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HOW TO SUPERVISE FOUNDATION WORK

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  HOW TO SUPERVISE FOUNDATION WORK A good and solid foundation is the core of any building structure, without which no building will be able to stand firm. Foundations provide the structure's stability from the ground: To distribute the weight of the structure over a large area in order to avoid overloading the underlying soil (possibly causing unequal settlement). Compromised foundation and building quality will be undermined if site supervisors do not adhere to the stipulated guidelines laid down by the authorities. Foundations must have a rigid base in order to fully support the entire weight of the building. Come let’s check on what to do before the foundation work: One thing you can do before building your home is Site visiting. When it comes to your home foundations, soil type could have a dramatic impact on your project.  Never build your house in soft soil area because if the soil is soft, it will damage your house in future. Dig a trench in the ground, until you touch...

Construction Planning and Role of the Manager

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  Construction Manager! Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervises construction projects from start to finish. A construction manager is required to have a lot of things to do and a whole crew of people who will be relying on you to get things done. To be successful on a project, you have to be a master planner. Construction managers lay out how they will manage and execute a construction project, from designing the structure to ordering materials to deploying workers and subcontractors to complete various tasks, a construction plan lists out each step that it will take to achieve the desired result.   Steps to the Perfect Construction Planning Process Create the project : Every construction project, no matter how big or small, needs to start with a business case that lays out the feasibility of the project and what it’s going to take to get the job done. Number of workers needed, as well as subcontractors such as plumbers and electricians. ...

HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT TILE FOR YOUR HOME?

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  Think about styling your home? Have a look through magazine and online for image of tile you like. Tiles provides both a decorative and protective function, especially in spaces that have high chances on getting wet or damp in conditions such as kitchen or bathrooms. When choosing tiles there are many decision to be made and these will be influenced by many factors. How to choose the right tiles for your home: Tiling play an important role in the look and feel of your home. Let’s learn some things to remember when choosing tiles. You can use vitrified tiles for flooring, they are more durable. You can use ceramic or porcelain tiles for your walls. They don’t get dirty easily. Kitchen tiles should be scratch and stain proof. Bathroom tile should be skid proof meaning they should not be slippery. For flooring you can also use of marble or granite slabs. Ensure that whatever you choose in one room flows with the rest of your home’s style.

Mistakes while making roof casting.

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Mistakes while making roof casting.  Roof Casting means completion of casting of reinforced cement concrete roof slab in compliance with the applicable Indian Standard (IS) Codes for civil engineering works, as amended from time to time and in accordance with Good Industry Practice. Not giving proper slope to roof/ slab: When the roof is flat, the rainwater can’t drain. It is important to ensure that the roof supports the rainwater to drain down to the exterior of the building and doesn’t damage the roof or the structure.    Not giving adequate time for curing:  Due to inadequate curing, concrete develops cracks and reduces the strength of the surface layer. Once the concrete is firm, it is essential to cure the roof for 2-3 days to strengthen the slab. Not giving importance to ratio of every material:  Not giving importance to ratio of every material while preparing the concrete mixture. Besides these 3 mistakes,...