TEN MUST-HAVE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
In construction having the right equipment can be a game changer. The right construction equipment can help make simple some of the daunting challenges of construction such as dealing with…
MATERIAL INSIGHTS PART 3: EXPLORE TIMBER AS A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Timber is a versatile material which has been used in construction for thousands of years. It is also a renewable resource. As a construction material, timber had lost popularity due…
LESSONS ENGINEERS CAN LEARN FROM ANTS
Ants are one of nature’s tiny engineers. Ants build complex structures with vast networks of tunnels and chambers deep into the earth. The complex structures are designed to shelter millions…
FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING A MATERIAL SUPPLIER
Construction materials are one of the biggest drivers of the project success. They influence not only the cost of the project but also the project quality and method of construction.…
BEST PRACTICES FOR WORKING SAFELY AT HEIGHTS
Most serious injuries at construction occur while working at height, and yet most forms of construction often require working above ground. It is, therefore, important for supervisors and safety officers…
MATERIAL INSIGHTS PART 2: EXPLORE STEEL AS A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Steel was introduced as a mainstream construction material in the 19th Century. It is one of the top structural materials in the industry and is used for many projects. This…
MATERIAL INSIGHTS: EXPLORE CONCRETE AS A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Concrete, as a material, is considered to be the backbone of modern construction. The material is deeply intertwined with the progress of human civilization, and its use dates back to…
BASICS OF SHEAR WALL OPTIMIZATION IN BUILDINGS
In structural design, shear walls play a key role in stabilizing buildings and structures against lateral loads such as earth quake and wind loads. The efficiency and effectiveness of structural…
BASICS OF WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT FOR ENGINEERS
Water quality assessment is basically figuring out if the water is good for what we want to use it for, like drinking or swimming. Scientists look at things like how…