Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Introduction to Concrete Construction:

Concrete is regarded as one of the extensively utilized construction material on earth. In various developed countries, concrete construction includes 60% of the built environment. In addition to this, concrete has molded civilizations in ancient history encompassing ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire. In today’s competitive business environment; concrete construction is a vital part of the development process of concrete home construction and concrete building construction. In absence of concrete; building construction would fail to accommodate our modern and challenging lifestyles.



Concrete Construction

Benefits of Concrete Construction:

From cost perspective; the intrinsic properties of concrete building construction  including durability, leads to lower operational and maintenance costs which in turn leads to an enhanced value to the construction. It also accounts for financial savings that can be realized with help of concrete’s swift and harmless construction programme.

Concrete building construction either done through cast in-situ, precast or a combination of both, leads to elasticity in design and therefore is apt for the requisites of engineers, contractors, architects, and their clients. Concrete building services can be easily accommodated or modified in use, while surface finishes remain intact though unprotected &without any supplementary treatment.

The performance of concrete home construction is also exceptional in wide array of areas. Grander acoustic insulation, Vibration control, robustness, and fire resistance make it possible to effectively utilize concrete’s thermal mass to stock and release solar energy which leads to efficient heating and cooling operations.

All the benefits of Multi-Storey concrete building construction translate to structural wall systems for low-rise commercial buildings as well, including  rapid and safe construction, superior acoustic insulation, vibration control, energy efficiency & robustness, and durability-based whole-of-life value.

By effective utilization of concrete’s high mass, integrated with heat of  sun – or solar energy leads to comfortable living conditions with reduced dependency on space heating or cooling, and successfully reduced energy demands.


With a bare, well-insulated concrete element it is possible to have the capability to store, absorb and later radiate sun’s heat, off-setting temperature through troughs and peaks leading to a restrained living environment. There is also paramount importance given to acoustic insulation in residential settings. Game consoles and Stereos becoming common there is a requirement to separate sound between rooms and their external environment.

The impenetrable mass of concrete makes it perfectly fit for this purpose which is not only applicable in suburbs but also in inner city living. With the emergence of medium-high density housing being considered as an alternative there will be a growing drive to ease the issues of housing which will give concrete building construction a new direction. Thermal mass and Acoustic insulation, fire resistance, durability and low maintenance requirements make it an indispensable material for concrete home construction. In addition to this; it also has no concerns around concrete or concrete masonry’s weather tightness credentials.

An aptly Designed concrete home construction can be one of the safest and most durable during earthquakes& natural calamities. Homes built with reinforced concrete walls have the advantage of integrated ability of concrete and steel which enables strength, stiffness and ductility.

Supplementary Benefits of Concrete Construction:

  • Concrete construction is a better long-term investment. Concrete building construction with multivariate residential homes holds their value in comparison to wood frame building construction.
  • Concrete construction requires fewer repairs in their entire lifespan. This leads to more savings which leads to more money in your pocket.
  • The noise of other neighborhoods is cut off with the help of concrete construction.
  • Fire cannot travel floors in concrete building. This ultimately reduces the insurance premium money.
  • According to a recent study by the Canadian Cement Association 72% of people prefer concrete home construction over wood frame. This also increases the chances of resell value.
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The company holds expertise in structural drafting and detailing, steel detailing, CAD conversion services, BIM 3D / 4D modeling, shop drawings, Revit / Tekla / Rebar structure service, 3D CAD modeling along with RC residential building design.


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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Successful execution of a construction project and streamlining its processes largely depends on the availability and accuracy of construction details, project order lists, material requirements etc. It also helps save a lot of time and money and enables quick adaption to the changing project requirements.

The onus of furnishing all these reports lies on your steel detailing service provider. This makes it extremely important for AEC firms to choose a service provider, with the right kind of detailing and reporting capabilities. 

Steel Detailing and Reporting

Organized Reporting:
One of the primary concerns in an AEC project is to establish effective communication across channels, hence avoid potential errors. This can be achieved via robust reporting; it can be used to address all the requests for information and also to quell the questions and objections raised by the client.


Robust reporting and steel detailing involves detailed listing for specific requirements for example: identification of material requirements and detailed listingfor communicating complete material billing. Further, it involves making requisite changes within reports,if designs are iterated or there are any changes in the project.These billing of material details can be broken down into individual components for detailed review and better management.

Quick data audit at macro and micro levels, and the able communication backed by effective reporting at every level, is pivotal in mitigating any confusions, misunderstandings and issues arising during construction.
 

Customized Reporting:
In a steel construction project, there can be requirements for a host of different reports – all of them or a select few. It is very important to define the requirements and avail customized reporting based on your needs.

Identify Your Requirements Based On:

  • The size and scope of your steel detailing project
  • Number of teams involved and coordination amongst the involved professionals
  • The number of stakeholders involved
  • Buying and shipping cycles for the required materials
  • Project schedules from development to completion
Engaging a steel detailing firm, which can deliver customized reporting according to your needs, is a wise decision. The firm should have the ability to provide higher flexibility and accurate reporting across the life cycle of your project.

BIM Powered Reporting:
Detailed information for material take offs, shipping lists,  timeline reports, assembly reports, process information, contractor lists etc can be fed into a BIM (Building information modeling) model. BIM enables effective visualization of reports in great detail. Project management and execution becomes extremely easy with the introduction of BIM.


Hence, organized handling, customized reporting and use of BIM technology, is what a firm should look for when outsourcing to a steel detailing service provider. Availing accurate and flexible reporting for all requirements can be pivotal in meeting the set deadlines and in ensuring successful execution of a project.

Outsourcing Steel Detailing offers services including 3D Modelling, Structural drawings, CADD shop drawings, Stair detailing, Structural steel design, Steel building design and many more, through its State-of-art infrastructure and huge teams of brilliant and devoted employees. The company nurtures strong and noteworthy global presence in countries like US, UK, Australia, Europe, Canada and Japan.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Do You Know why Many Construction Companies Outsource Structural Engineering Services These Days?

They want to get the best results without maintaining in-house infrastructural support and outsourcing provides this benefit and more.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Structural Shop Drawings Samples Comprise of a Set of Accurate and Robust Drawings That are Presented by The Manufacturer, Contractor, Fabricator, Sub-Contractor or Supplier.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Structural engineering is a branch of study that is related to the design and construction of different types of structures such as the residential and commercial buildings, skyscrapers and various special structures such as the auditoriums, malls and multiplexes, tunnels, underground parking garages and flyovers etc.


Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Structural steel detailing and structural analysis design plays an essential part in a wide range of manufacturing and construction businesses like naval and marine, shipbuilding, plants, building construction and other similar structures.


Tuesday, May 4, 2010

SDS Detailing System is the only product with the built-in intelligence to automatically design connections using a 3D model with a multitude of options for beams, columns, bracing and joists. A full station of SDS gives you the power to get the job done.