Featured 4 min read
Smart concrete could pave the way for high-tech, cost-effective roads
Every day, Americans travel on roads, bridges and highways without considering the safety or reliability of these structures. Yet much…
THE LATEST THINKING
Every story.
Browse our articles in publication order, with new stories added automatically.
Basics 6 min read
Low Cost Housing
Low Cost Housing is a new concept which deals with effective budgeting and following of techniques which help in reducing…
Basics 4 min read
Use of Automation in Construction Industry
INTRODUCTION The scope of automation in construction is broad, encompassing all the stages of construction life from initial planning and…
Advanced 6 min read
4 Primary Cement Compounds & Their Roles
Compounds of cement cement compounds About 90-95% of a Portland cement is comprised of the four main cement minerals, which…
Basics 5 min read
Construction Ambassador Definition for Engineers
Construction Ambassadors, as the name suggests, are individuals with a passion for the field of construction. They can have many…
Structural Engineering 3 min read
Facts about the Eiffel Tower
The history and design aspects of the Eiffel Tower are interesting for engineers even today. Wrought iron was used for…
Basics 5 min read
6 Defects In Brickwork Due To Poor Workmanship
Defects in brickwork EFFECTS OF WORKMANSHIP ON MASONRY STRENGTH Masonry has a very long tradition of building by craftsmen, without…
Advanced 8 min read
How To Store Common Construction Materials On Site?
1. Storing Of Bricks On Site STACKING AND STORING OF BRICKS AT SITE Stack the bricks close to the site of…
Advanced 5 min read
An Insight To Concrete Ramps For Buildings
Ramps are of great importance in any high-rise building. Ramps provide safe access to the building for heavy materials such…
Basics 4 min read
Construction Site Work
Any construction site work requires the proper deployment of qualified people in different trades and engineers to oversee their work.…
Basics 3 min read
Expansion Joints
Expansion joints are utilized for various vital architectural structures that particularly have a need of these joints. Buildings particularly high…
Architecture Engineering 4 min read
What Does an Architect Do?
An architect is a trained professional who deals with planning and designing of of any construction process. Introduction Architecture is a process,…