Chain Surveying – Principles of Chain Surveying

Chain surveying is a very common method of surveying that is used for less-precise but quick results. It is the simplest of all other methods of surveying like traversing, topography, or plane table surveying. Chain surveying is a very old method but is still used at times when you don’t have proper equipment and technologies … Read more

Camber in road construction – Types – Advantages

Camber in road

Camber in road construction is an elevated road surface at the median part in comparison to the edges. It is a cross-slope from the diagonal direction and civil engineers design this camber in roads and highways. Camber is provided in road to remove or drain rain water and surface runoff from the pavement as quickly … Read more

Slump Test Experiment – Apparatus – Types – Procedure

Slump Test Experiment

Slump test is a laboratory or site experiment civil engineers perform to assess the workability of the concrete. With such, the test is also referred to as slump cone test or concrete workability slump test. During concrete pouring, you need to check the uniform quality of concrete in terms of consistency and workability. Fresh concrete … Read more

Engineering Communication by Knisely [PDF] [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Engineering Communication by Knisely [PDF] [FREE DOWNLOAD]

This book of Engineering Communication is by the authors Charles W. Knisely & Karin I. Kinsely. It is a must-to-have book for all engineers who want to learn communication. With this book in pdf format you got 607 pages of pure guidelines and free access to stream of information about engineering communication. Kinsely has formulated … Read more

Definite ways to make your wood floors look like New

Are you looking for ways to revitalize the beauty of worn wood floors? Are you wondering how pros create wooden floors like glass? No one loves to look at a wooden floor that is splintering and falling apart. But not to worry: these easy and simple steps allow you to go DIY way to make … Read more

7+ Reasons Site Safety is important for Project Owners

Role of project owner in construction safety has always been a debatable subject. Most owners are a bit reluctant in actively participating in safety measures at the project. They take it as a part of a contractor’s work and leave it for him to take care of. But such should not be the case. I … Read more

Material Handling and Waste Management at a Construction Site

The efficiency of the construction industry is at stack because of construction waste generation and due to its direct impact on the environment. The future and sustainability of this gigantic industry lie heavily on material handling and waste management at construction site. Because such wastage and general are depleting environmental resources speedily. Today, a key … Read more

What makes a great contractor compared to one who is not?

Great things never came from comfort zones and being a contractor you can’t afford to be a trivial in the business. The growing and harsh competition require a solid profile and you can’t win project bids without your reputation. Your repute, as a contractor, do passes from your past clients to potential clients. Your greatness … Read more

Shipping Container Housing

Shipping Containers are trending “home sweet home” all across the globe. With each day passing, more and more people are putting them in housing, offices, shops, and studios. It has emerged as a sustainable, energy-efficient, strong, and beautiful solution in many applications.  So in this read, I’d like to shed some light on this incredible … Read more

Tie Down Anchors for Mobile Homes – Types & Installation

Tie downs and Anchors for Mobile Home

While living in a manufactured home or mobile home, you are always worried about the stability of its foundation against harsh winds and destructive seismic activity. As a mobile homeowner, you enjoy its light weightiness and portability, but at the same time, these homes are defenseless against natural calamities; in the absence of a proper … Read more