Saad Iqbal Architecture is a craft that will never stop evolving. It started as complex drawings on paper to plan a design, but architects now rely on 3D and drawing software to create any new structure. Architects depend on technology and architect-specific software to assimilate the progression and development of their designs. The technology of architecture itself … Read more
Do these tall skyscrapers amuse you or is it the first thing you wanted to know before visiting New York. Well, the skyline of New York is full of tall buildings and structures. With dramatic transformations in the past decade; the record of the tallest buildings in New York is always changing. So, that’s why … Read more
A building that has structurally active elements or walls that take the load imposed vertically downwards to the footing is a load bearing structure. The load travels from the roof through the wall, floor, and to the footing. There’s no column or beam structure here. In residential construction, we prefer load-bearing buildings for up to … Read more
Mistakes are part and parcel of every kind of project whether it is related to construction sector or any other. However, a construction project involves minutiae of details that are often overlooked at certain levels resulting in common construction mistakes. Because of the subtle nature of technicalities that surround a project, sometimes intentionally, and more … Read more
While you’re considering different types of roof for your home, lean-to roof might be a best fit. It readily prevents water or snow pooling and it looks clean, and contemporary. Homeowners love lean to roof as it quite affordable and is easy to building. A lean to roof is also termed as a mono-pitched roof. … Read more
The type of bricks used in a construction project makes all the difference. A certain type of brick is particularly well-suited to a certain type of project if properties of bricks align with the requirements of the project. Therefore, one must educate oneself about these 7 major and common types of bricks before starting a … Read more
When you’re working on a concrete masonry unit, there’re some unique concepts and one of them is bond beam. It is stiffening or a tying beam that goes along top of wall, floor and foundation connections. In masonry walls, there’re number of beams relevant like tie-beam, lintel beam, and bond beam. Well, the concept of … Read more
A lot of people are confused or have difficulty in remembering different parts of stair. That’s quite normal as there are different components of a staircase; it is not simple to easily remember all. That’s where you can save the diagram I’ve shared in our today’s post or download the PDF that will help you … Read more
Have you ever wondered how civil engineers use concrete retarders to compensate the accelerating effect of high temperature in mass concrete? Or why thy add sugar in concrete while pouring? The use of concrete retarders as admixture slows down the setting rate of concrete. Slow initial setting time allows site engineers to place concrete in … Read more
Land developers need to consider several things while picking real estate projects. Starting off without planning is risky as you may end up with a dead investment that fetches a low ROI or does not sell at all. So you must plan well and do your homework before launching a project. Managing bigger things and … Read more
