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Showing posts with label Construction Equipment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Construction Equipment. Show all posts

Friday, April 27, 2018

How verticality of structure is checked during construction

It is essential to verify the verticality while building up the construction at various phases like setting up vertical formworks of columns and transmitting levels up succeeding floors of multi storey structures.

Different types of processes are used to manage or verify verticality works throughout building construction which are explained below :-

The following processes are followed to verify or manage verticality works:

1. Plumb-Bob Technique: Plumb-bob comprises of a weight having pointed tip on the bottom connected with the end of a string. The heavy weight will suspend under gravity and provide a perfect vertical line that is known as plumb line.

This process is useful for examining or managing vertical line of structural elements specifically indoors like lift shaft. With the addition to that, it gets the ability to manage verticality of foundation, walls, and columns.

The wind force affects the plumb line or vertical line of plumb-bob and it’s perfectness can’t be retained. Small to medium lateral movement of plumb-bob can be decreased favorably by moistening it in oil or water.

If structural member’s height is extensive, then the string can be substituted with a long wire, but persistent cautions should be plasticized to get rid of imposing risks to the personals working below.

2. Spirit Level Method: This tool is very suitable for managing verticality of small scale works as for instance verifying formworks and door frames. If spirit level is applied for approximate checks, then it becomes essential to examine the verticality with more precise technique.

3. Theodolite Method: Theodolite is considerably robust instrument that can be utilized to verify the verticality works throughout construction by maintaining exactness and correctness.

It is undertaken for examining or managing verticality of towers, wall, foundation and columns; specifically huge number of columns along a one grid line.

The slope out of plumb line of the member can be calculated with Theodolite in conjunction with a tape.

The following methods are applied to examine the verticality of column:

a. Arranging the digital Theodolite to the center on a peg that installed 500 mm from the column grid.
b. Once set up is completed properly, the laser beam will be activated and concentrated it to the steel tape that is retained to the formwork.
c. Obtain the reading of the steel tape via the telescope.
d. Obtain the readings of two positions at the equivalent level on both top and bottom levels of the formwork. With two readings at the equivalent level, it will be possible to recognize any curvature on the surface.


4. Optical Plummet Method: It is a useful tool that sight directly down or directly up. There is an automatic compensator in optical plummet that enhances its precision drastically concerning other methods applied for managing verticality.

Article Sourcetheconstructor.org

How verticality of structure is checked during construction

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Published By
Rajib Dey
www.constructioncost.co
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Brief Overview Of Concrete Construction Process

David Moloney comes up with this exclusive construction film that contains video footage, photographs, 3d animation and images to easily demonstrate the detailed concrete construction progression as well as related construction equipment. This construction video covers the topics like Batching, Placing, Compaction,Testing, Formwork, Falsework, Tunnel, Piling, Diaphragm Walls,Post-tensioning and Reinforcement cutting & bending, Precast, Quarry and Aggregate Production. Cement Manufacture, Slip-form pavements and towers.


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Rajib Dey
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Friday, April 3, 2015

HeavyBid provides great solution to your construction estimating & construction bidding process

HeavyBid is an easy-to-use construction estimating software that is widely applied in the sectors like transportation, utility, oil and gas, power, industrial, and commercial construction. It is found that over 35,000 estimators as well as 111 companies on the ENR Top 400 contractors list utilize HeavyBid in their projects. HeavyBid supports all the iPad and tablet devices.

Some of the crucial features of HeavyBid:-

  • HeavyBid facilitates the users to produce and sustain live schedules through Primavera and Microsoft Project.
  • HeavyBid supports your current accounting system to easily send your bid correctly to accounting for making budget.
  • Automate the process for creating most of the estimates on the basis of your company’s historical estimating data, and quickly categorizing 100% subcontracted work and arranging it for quotes.
  • The users can obtain numerous estimating data sources along with past estimates, standardized libraries tailor-made to your company, historical estimating costs, historical actual performance data, and incorporated RSMeans.
  • Efficiently control the complete quote lifecycle from RFQ to picking subs and suppliers for producing subcontracts and purchase orders.
  • Instantly evaluate sub and supplier quotes
  • With easy-to-follow work breakdown structure allows the users to systematize your estimate on the basis of what matters the most to you (CSI, DOT, or custom WBS).
  • Multi-level breakdowns facilitate the users to segregate big, composite work into smaller, more controllable and comprehensive pieces.
  • Flexile labor and equipment cost methods aid the users to separate resource costs into their least levels of detail to form the most precise unit costs.
  • Customizable cost types empower the users to track cost individually beyond labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor which are the vital part of the company.
  • With multi-user networks, the users can get access to HeavyBid at the same time. Estimating data is consolidated and distributed, and estimators get the ability to manage their own estimates as well as several users can work up the identical estimate simultaneously.

Download a demo version


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Rajib Dey
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Saturday, June 7, 2014

Senior Estimator in Bellevue

S.D. Deacon is looking for a senior level Estimator with experience in conceptual estimates, negotiated work, competitive bidding, etc. Experience should be on projects valued from $5 to $50 million in commercial new construction and renovations.

This position requires thorough knowledge of all construction divisions and the ability to generate accurate scope and pricing based on limited information. The ability to manage a workload of multiple estimates and participation in GC/subcontractor project walks is required.

highly motivated, with the ability operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and scheduling software knowledge optimal. The best candidates will be detailed and organized team players with demonstrated delivery in high pressure situations. Excellent growth potential & benefits.

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management and/or business preferred).
  • Strong Conceptual Estimating and Pre-Construction background would be a huge plus.
  • Experience bidding projects in the $5-$100Mil range.
  • Proficient in Excel, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, SmartBid or similar bid management software.

Senior Estimator in Bellevue 

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Publsihed By
Arka Roy
www.quantity-takeoff.com
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Friday, June 6, 2014

Flat Roof and Subcontractor for Coverings Estimating Module

This video clip will show you how the Flat Roof and Subcontractor for Coverings Estimating Module works.

Easy Price Pro has over 135 Estimating Modules to select from - you are able to add them to your Renovations and Alterations Utlra program.

The program will make all the calculations for you and will produce a range of professional reports (e.g. Material Order Sheet, Bill of Quantities, Written Quotation) automatically.


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Arka Roy
www.quantity-takeoff.com
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Try this Project Management Software - for Free!

Try this Project Management Software - for Free!
PaintCOST Estimator for Excel makes painting cost estimating deceptively simple. Based on MS Excel and improving on its capabilities, PaintCOST Estimator creates fast and accurate painting estimates that help you win bids. With features like, built-in current cost data, effective and detailed reporting including scope of bid, quotation and paint order, estimating painting a painting job is now quick and fun. 



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Published By
Arka Roy
www.quantity-takeoff.com
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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Construction with Quadrotor Teams

Teams of quadrotors autonomously build tower-like cubic structures from modular parts. Work done by Quentin Lindsey, Daniel Mellinger, and Vijay Kumar at the GRASP Lab, University of Pennsylvania.

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Published By
Arka Roy
www.washington.quantity-takeoff.com
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Monday, July 29, 2013

The 7th International Construction Equipment and Construction Technology Trade Fair

Confederation of Indian Industry is going to organize this exclusive event on 20 - 24 November 2013 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bangaluru, India.

It will be 3rd biggest Construction Equipment Exhibition in Asia as well as South Asia's largest event for Construction Equipment. There will be more than 35,000 business visitors and 900+ exhibitors. The event will contain 2,00,000 sq.mts exhibition display areas.



The event will be a meeting place for manufacturers, assemblers, component suppliers, financiers and after-sales services to evaluate the current status of the Indian construction equipment industry and the hidden opportunities and challenges. Both large and small sized construction companies will get huge scopes to demonstrate their strengths, evaluate their competitors’ strengths and weakness, open door to high tech technologies & mechanisms, network with both domestic and international companies and scale new heights.

For immediate registration, visit the following link.
http://www.excon.in/interest.html

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Published by Rajib Dey
Content Writer
www.quantity-takeoff.com (An information hub for construction estimating)

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Cost Estimating Software in General Contractor and Builder


Cost Estimating Software is designed for General Contractor and Builder that need to provide faster and more accurate cost estimates. Cost estimating software has lead to more efficient computations, leaving estimators more time to visit and analyze projects. Estimating enables manufacturers, including fabricating and machining shops, to quickly and accurately estimate cycle times and costs based on your equipment and shop rates.

Cost estimating software for Microsoft Excel The world's best way to create office productivity is now the easiest way to build accurate painting cost estimates. You can now work in a single MS Excel environment to quickly create, build, and manage your estimates. Experience the built-in area calculator. Utilize built-in reporting or use Excel's reporting functions. It's all in one complete, integrated solution - Paint Cost Estimator for Excel.

Most construction cost estimating software programs allow you to compare bids from multiple trades and suppliers, and select the best bid in terms of price, quality, and past trade and supplier performance.

Cost estimation Software involves the determination of one or more of the following estimates:
- Effort (usually in person-months)
- Project duration (in calendar time)
- Cost (in dollars)

General Cost Estimator comes with an extensive general construction cost database in the industry-standard, covering all cost categories of construction estimating. You can easily customize the database to suit your cost estimating style - add New Cost Data or Edit Existing Data, apply Your Own Overhead and Profit Factors, and make Changes to Suit the Way You Do Business. General COST Estimator is so simple that with a step-by-step wizard-like interface, you will generate a complete cost estimate within minutes.

There are five rules of successful estimating for general contractor and builder-

  1. A good estimate must start with a complete understanding of scope of work followed by an accurate quantity takeoff. It's all too easy to miss out identifying items of work in the project.
  2. Understand your resources and their cost to you – material suppliers, labor force, subcontractors, construction equipment, indirect costs, and management.
  3. Evaluate your strength and weakness and establish comparative advantage.
  4. Determine appropriate Overhead and Profit rates.
  5. Use sound estimator’s Judgement and keeps an open mind and ear.
Posted by Manoj Kumar Singh
Web Developer