Hydraulic V/S Non-Hydraulic Cement Cement is a mixture of different constituents and acts as the main constituent in concrete. Cements are categorized into two categories: Hydraulic Cement Hydraulic cement is cement that hardens in the presence of water. This process…
Construction chemicals are used with masonry materials, cement, concrete, etc. These are used to hold the construction materials which are used in the structure. Mostly Used Construction Chemicals 1- Concrete Hardeners Concrete hardeners are the chemicals that are added to…
Road construction involves installing soil stabilizers, asphalt, concrete, and other materials on a defined path to create a smoothed or paved surface where vehicles can move on between two destinations. This complex process involves paving, rehabilitation, and reclamation of degraded…
Building material is any material used for different construction purposes such as materials for house building, materials for road construction, materials for dams, etc. Many naturally occurring substances, such as clay, sand, wood, and rocks have been used in different…
Building a home, no matter what size is increasingly more expensive, not just because of real estate prices, but also because of the cost of building materials. We’ve rounded up a selection of the most important types of materials that…
Construction material management is known as the process of sourcing appropriate construction raw materials at the lowest & reasonable cost and ensuring their availability — at the right time and place. Effective construction material management helps the contractor in managing…
Bricks are humanity’s oldest and most durable known building materials. Humans have used bricks for building purposes for nearly thousands of years. Bricks are used mainly in constructing brick walls, pillars, foundations, and road surfaces. Bricks are made from various…
Construction is one of the areas of employment where hazardous conditions are part of the everyday working environment. Construction worker’s safety is at risk almost every day, The construction industry is prone to many hazards and accidents can happen if…
Smart Construction tools play an important role in any construction work as they provide a good finish and ease of work by reducing manual man work which takes more time as well as money. Tools have been integral to the…
The Bill of quantity (BOQ) is a standard format the company prepares to get the rates in a specific form. A BOQ in tender provides data on the number of materials, labor, and costs in the construction project. Nowadays, most…
