Hardscape construction refers to the installation of non-living elements in a landscape. This includes features such as stone walkways, patios, retaining walls, and outdoor kitchens. Hardscape construction requires specialized skills, including knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and engineering principles. What is Hardscape? Hardscape refers to the inanimate, non-plant elements of a landscape. This can include …
Sitework is a term that is used to describe the initial stages of a project, the process of preparing a construction site for building. It is a critical aspect of any construction project. What Does Sitework Include? Sitework can include all of the tasks that are necessary to prepare a construction site for building. This …
An important aspect of any construction project is the ability to vertically transport people and materials. This is where lifts come in, and there are many different kinds of lifts available for construction. In this article, we will explore some of the most common types of lifts used in construction. Scissor Lifts Scissor lifts are …
British Standards are the standards produced by BSI Group which is incorporated under a Royal Charter, which lays down as one of the BSI’s objectives to: Set up standards of quality for goods and services, and prepare and promote the general adoption of British Standards and schedules in connection therewith and from time to time …
Construction materials are materials used in the construction industry to create buildings and structures. Using a portion of the Construction Specifications Institute’s MasterFormat list. Division 01 – GENERAL DATADivision 02 – SITEWORKDivision 03 – CONCRETEDivision 04 – MASONRYDivision 05 – METALSDivision 06 – WOOD & PLASTICSDivision 07 – THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTIONDivision 08 – DOORS …
There are quite a lot of site tests to be conducted on construction site before, during and after the execution of a construction project. Most of these site tests are to be carried out by the laboratory staff, however, in some cases, some of these tests are to be looked after by the supervisory staff …
Waterproofing structures may be required to test for watertightness after completion of work . The test is to apply static pressure by means of ponding water on the internal face and no head of water on the external face . Testing period may vary from 24 hours to 3 days as required by the Specification …
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