Construction Engineering & Management – The Constructor

What is RFI in Construction?

Neenu S K — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:01:35 +0000

A request for information (RFI) is a formal written process undertaken during a construction project to clarify information like plans, drawings, specifications, and agreements. The main objective of RFI is to define the construction data that is missing or unclear. RFIs often become a source of delay, conflict, and legal claims. Hence, it is necessary […]

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What is Snagging in Construction?

Neenu S K — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:59:56 +0000

Snagging in construction is a process carried out before practical completion of a project, i.e. when it is considered complete and ready for inspection. A snag, in the simplest terms, is a small defect that remains on the property after the contractor has completed a construction project. It is a slang expression that is defined […]

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What are Hard Costs in Construction?

Neenu S K — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:02:48 +0000

Hard costs in construction cost estimation are the costs of physical construction elements like foundations, superstructure, interior finishes, laborers, equipment, etc. They are the tangible costs in a construction project that are relatively easy to estimate. Hard costs in construction are quantified by an experienced estimator. These costs account for around 70 percent of the […]

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How to Limit Water-Induced Damage to Buildings during Construction?

Fasi Ur Rahman — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:04:50 +0000

The damage to a building due to water/moisture is a signiﬁcant factor that either shortens its useful life or necessitates costly repairs. The types of damages a building suffers due to moisture are listed below: Decay of wood-based materials Spalling of masonry caused by freeze-thaw cycles Damage to gypsum plasters by dissolution Corrosion of metals […]

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Time Management Programs: Objective, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Fasi Ur Rahman — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:25:00 +0000

Time management is organizing and implementing a strategy related to the time required for different activities in a project. No aspect of work, be it the individual’s work, others, project, or process, can be controlled unless it has been planned. It is helpful to set out the distinctions between the different terminologies related to time […]

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FIDIC Suite of Contracts

Fasi Ur Rahman — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:24:47 +0000

The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC, French: Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseil) drafts and publishes the FIDIC contract suite. The original edition of the FIDIC books dates back to 1957. However, FIDIC has recently published many new contracts to complement the suite of contracts. The FIDIC contract suite currently covers many projects and procurement methodologies. […]

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Life Cycle Cost: Category, Costing Technique, and Application

Fasi Ur Rahman — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:25:47 +0000

Life cycle cost (LCC) is defined as the cost of an asset or its parts throughout its life cycle while fulfilling the required performance. Whole life cost (WLC) is the total of all significant and relevant initial and future costs and benefits of an asset throughout its life cycle while fulfilling the performance requirements. Life […]

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Analogous Estimation Techniques

Neenu S K — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 07:22:41 +0000

Analogous estimating is an estimation technique that uses the historical data of old projects to estimate the cost for similar new projects. Analogous estimation is also called top-down estimating and is used by project managers when there is limited information regarding the current project. Analogous estimation technique is an easy-to-implement technique that possesses a success […]

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