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ADVANTAGES OF CEMENT CONCRETE BLOCKS ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY & ECONOMICAL CHANDIGARH (VAIBHAV BANSAL BUREAU CHIEF): The concrete block masonry unit which is also known as the concrete masonry unit (CMU) has advantages over brick and stone masonry. Concrete blocks are manufactured in the required shape and sizes and these may be solid or hollow blocks. The […]
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ADVANTAGES OF FLY ASH BRICKS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ZIRAKPUR (VAIBHAV BANSAL BUREAU CHIEF): Fly ash brick (FAB) is a building material, specifically masonry units, containing class C or class F fly ash and water. Compressed at 28 MPa (272 atm) and cured for 24 hours in a 66 °C steam bath, then toughened with an air-entrainment agent, the bricks can last for more than 100 freeze-thaw cycles. Owing to
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Abstract In construction and renovation works, the application of innovative materials, products, and methods (further referred to as IMMs) within green buildings (GBs) is an important source of release of contaminants. However, the risks associated with the health of construction workers in the application of IMMs in GBs have not yet been fully evaluated. This
Abstract Construction projects are known as high-risk projects due to their complex and dynamic nature. The probability of success of construction projects is increased with efficient management of key risks. Understanding and selecting risk-response strategies is an essential step in the risk management process, which plays a crucial role in reducing the probability and impact
IMPORTANCE OF LEGAL ASPECTS OF VALUATION TECHNICAL WEBINAR BY ALL INDIA VALUERS ASSOCIATION(AIVA) Article by:-Vr. Mainak Ghosal (Prof), Consultant Indian Banking & Consultant Industry & Member of Council of Engineers & Valuers LUCKNOW 14th MAY (CTN NEWS): Recently on 14th May 2022, a technical webinar on the above topic was organized in pursuance of
CONSULTING ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA (CEAI) ORGANIZING A WEBINAR ON ETHICS AND INTEGRITY – STEPPING STONES TO SUCCESS AND SUSTAINABILITY ON 3RD JUNE 2022 Consulting Engineers Association of India (CEAI), the Apex body of Consulting Engineers in India, and the Member Association of FIDIC (Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils), i.e., the International Federation of Consulting
Dear Fellow Structural Engineers, We are pleased to inform you that IAStructE is organizing a Town Hall meeting on Saturday, 28th May 2022 at 03:00 PM online mode through zoom. This meeting will aim to address the questions, doubts, and queries related to the following issues: 1. Aims, objectives & activities of IAStructE, Membership requirements,
STRUCTURAL SAFETY CERTIFICATE FROM PROJECT ENGINEER MUST BE MADE MANDATORY FOR BUILDINGS, SAYS ADVISORY PANEL Amid a public outcry over the partial collapse of a residential building in Gurugram, a top central advisory body on Tuesday pitched for making it mandatory to obtain structural safety certificates from the promoter of the project and the site
LAND MEASUREMENTS UNITS IN INDIA STANDARD MEASUREMENT UNITS LAND CONVERSION TABLE Land Measurements Units: In India, the units for the measurement of the land vary from one state to another. Measurements like Bigha, Biswa, Marla, Kanal, Kattha, and others are used in the Northern region of India, while Ground, Cent, Ankanam, and Guntha units are used
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION AND ITS BENEFITS The concept of SCM emerged from the manufacturing sector and was popularised by automotive manufacturers who used tools such as just-in-time delivery and logistics management for their production processes. The application of SCM in construction has been limited and focused more on a particular aspect of the supply chain
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ROLE OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR AND ITS RESPONSIBILITIES A quantity surveyor’s role is to manage the costs relating to building and engineering projects. This may include new builds, renovations or maintenance work. From early design costs to final figures, quantity surveyors seek to minimise the costs of the project and enhance value for money whilst ensuring that
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