MUST-READ BOOKS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS
The Civil Engineering World is full of a lot of questions that need answers. Every day, engineers are looking for solutions to new and old problems. One of the proven…
BEST SAFETY PRACTICES WHEN WORKINGÂ WITH EXCAVATIONS
Excavations are a critical part of many construction projects. From foundation to tunnel construction, excavations are a major stage in a construction project. While excavations are an essential step in…
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Architecture is one of the fields in the built environment that is responsible for the manifestation of the beauty of human civilization. By definition, Architecture is the art and science…
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT FOR BEGINNERS
If you are working on or managing a project, chances are you are dealing with stakeholders. In this article, we are going to look at who stakeholders are, how they…
TOP TEN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SOFTWARE
Did you know that the key purpose of software is to simplify work? When it comes to architecture, creativity is key compared to the other tasks involved in design. Using…
EFFECTS OF FUNGI IN BUILDINGS
Fungi are one of the oldest forms of life on earth, and they have been around for billions of years. Fungi include spore-producing organisms that feed on organic matters such…
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.…