Construction Terms Beginning With Letter: E EarnestMoney- A sum paid to the seller to show that a potential purchaser is serious about buying. Earthquake Strap- A metal strap used to secure gas hot water heaters to the framing or foundation of a house. Intended to reduce the chances of having the water heater fall over… Read More: Construction Definitions & Terms – Beginning with E and F »
The purpose of this procedure is to determine the specific gravity and water absorption of given sample of aggregates for road works. Specific gravity of an aggregate is considered to be a measure of strength or quality of the material. Stones having low specific gravity are generally weaker than those with higher specific gravity values.… Read More: Specific Gravity and Water Absorption Aggregate Testing Method »
Below is best construction method statement that also covers the quality planning at construction site of civil engineering project. Below is list of activities that are covered in this civil contractor method of statement. Excavation work, including soil excavation, soil disposal, backfill and underground water disposal to ensure quality of foundation work. Formwork, including all… Read More: Method Statement for Building Construction Civil Engineering Project »
In order to ensure quality in all aspects of the construction site, close watch of subcontractors’ operations is no doubt compulsory. Every contractor shall establish and document an appraisal system to verify their sub contractor’s implementation of and conformance to the project quality plan and contract technical specification requirements. The appraisal shall cover all the… Read More: Project Management Procedure for Surveillance of Subcontractors’ Operations »
Contractor’s QC documentation must cover all aspects of quality control program activities, and includes Daily Inspection Reports and Daily Test Reports. After quality control plan QCP approval by the client, the contractor will document the QC activities pursuant to the QCP. Daily Record Keeping Project documents will be managed through a combination of a secure… Read More: Construction Project Documentation Procedure »
Below you can find a complete Project Specific Construction Methodology. Following are the sections or table of content included in the document: 1.0 Civil Works 2.0 Block Work 3.0 Plastering 4.0 Ceramic Floor and Wall Tiles – Granite and Terrazzo Tiles 5.0 Painting 6.0 Aluminium 7.0 Suspended Ceilings 8.0 External Works 9.0 Mechanical, Electrical &… Read More: Detailed Project Construction Methodology Civil Works & MEP Works »