Saad Iqbal 
With so many types of sands in the market, you can’t randomly pick one for your project. Depending on the color, size, and source; the sand can show different properties that are critical for your project. So, in order to get the best result, try to know your options and choose a type of sand … Read more
Kitchen remodeling has gained widespread attention over recent years. Kitchens often serve as the hub of a home where families gather to cook, dine and socialize; therefore it comes as no surprise that homeowners invest in upgrading their kitchens to make them more practical, stylish and cozy. Kitchen renovation offers more benefits than aesthetics alone; … Read more
The terms sill level, plinth level, and lintel level are all common in the world of home building and construction. These different types of levels are used by carpenters, engineers, and architects to ensure that structures are built according to blueprint specifications and are structurally sound. So, while working on the building construction projects, you … Read more
Boundary walls serve as an important part of keeping your home safe and secure from intruders, whether human or animal, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring! Your home’s boundary wall can make an enormous impact on the way the outside world perceives your property and your personal aesthetic sensibilities. Whether you want … Read more
When it comes to treating water in developing countries we mainly rely on two types of filtering system. One is slow sand filters and the other is rapid sand filters. The later on is also termed as rapid sand gravity filters or in short form as RSF (rapid sand filter). It is a low-cost filter … Read more
Stirrups in reinforcement of beam play a vital role in resisting shear stresses. During construction of buildings, civil engineers provide stirrups with the purpose to hold reinforcement in place and to prevent collapsing of the main reinforcement during seismic activity. What is a stirrup in construction? Closed loop bar provided at a regular center to … Read more
FAB is an acronym of fly ash brick that is a special type of brick better than ordinary clay bricks. Masons use it to get high quality masonry work in building construction. It is known as high technology manufactured bricks. We use it as the replacement of red clay brick especially for environmental protection purpose. … Read more
So, that arch over an elevated space looks amazing to you and you’re wondering what are some parts of components of an arch. Well, an arch is a structural component that spans a clear opening or space just like a beam. It carries the imposing vertical loading as in case of a window, an arch … Read more
A structural member subjected to axial compressive load is known as strut. It may be a horizontal, vertical, or inclined member. However, a vertical strut designers provide in building is known as column. Hence, strut and column, both are structural members and are subjected to axial compressive load. But still there’re number of differences between … Read more
Compaction of concrete is an important step of concreting that plays vital role in quality control. We ensure proper compaction of concrete after placing the freshly mixed concrete. Compaction is the process that expels air voids in freshly placed concrete. Different methods of compaction allows aggregate to come close together to achieve higher density. It … Read more