There are two primary types of dams used in construction, overflow dams and non-overflow. Each design has different features and are used depending on the type of site and the purpose for which the dam is built for. Overflow dams are used when the power of the water needs to be harnessed. They are fitted …
The Future of Diesel-Powered Vehicles
Diesel engines have been the fuel of choice for construction vehicles for decades. However, with recent government pressure, along with the ever-rising price of diesel fuel things are beginning to change. Diesel fuel is no longer significantly cheaper than gasoline. In fact, it costs roughly the same amount of money to fill a diesel vehicle …
Rainwater Harvesting – Installing The Correct Rainwater Tank
Many households make use of rainwater tanks. They are a simple way for homes to save on water bills by using the recycled water that they collect when it rains. However, while the tanks are relatively easy to use and install, it’s important to choose the right one for the house. What Type Of Tank …
How Air Temperature Can Fluctuate Inside Buildings
When designing a building it’s important to consider how its design will effect the air temperature in the rooms. It may be the case that a building will need to be designed in a specific way in order to maintain a consistent air temperature inside. The Flow of Air Temperature As a building is used …
Using Structural Glass in Construction Projects
Glass has been used on buildings for centuries. Traditionally it was used just for windows, but today it is also used for more important structural features like walls and doors. However it’s not just standard glass that is used but a special type of glass known as structural glass. Structural glass refers to various different types of glass that are …
Using Panellised Construction Systems
The advances in construction technology over recent years has brought about various different construction methods. One such method is the use of panellised construction systems, which are widely used by construction companies today. Panellised construction consists of using flat panel units that are built in a factory, and are then transported to a site for …
Sealing Outdoor Facing Doors Against The Weather
Doors have to stand up to the weather all year long, this is especially true for the large, outdoor facing doors such as the garage and conservatory doors. Fortunately there are many tools available that will help them face off against all the weather can throw at it. Door Stop Floor Seals Door stop floor …
The Basics Of Sustainable Home Design
When designing a new home for sustainable living standards, a lot of it comes down to common sense. Sustainable home design makes the most out efficiency and knowledgeable material use. So if you are able to design a home while maintaining these attributes, you will end up with a sustainable home. Passively Designed Homes A …
How Embodied Energy Affects Building Materials
The choice of building materials used in construcion can have ramifications far beyond the building itself. Inappropriate use of materials in building can lead to an inefficient building process, which means a waste of resources and ultimately energy. To look at it a different way, all building materials have an embodied energy within them. While this sounds …
The Importance Of Crane Load Charts
There are many different construction crane manufacturers, and each of them produce different crane models that all handle differently. Because of this, understanding the load chart of each crane is imperative. A cranes load describes the various capacities, lengths and angles that the crane operates with. This information is vital when hauling loads. For each job the crane …