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Structural design analysis is the critical phase of just about any engineering or construction project. Before any process is realized or can be mass replicated, it is crucial to determine whether or not the concept holds up to its promise and this can only be evaluated via a thorough structural analysis study.

Once it satisfy the engineer that it can deliver on its promise, the design reaches to a certain standard of reliability and the process can evidently be used for future production or manufacturing. Continue reading ‘Basic Structural Design Analysis For Steel Or Concrete Structures’ »

A New Perspective in the AEC Industry

1910! A solid 99 years to the present, Henry Laurence Gantt, an American mechanical engineer designed a chart popularly called Gantt chart, named after him, to monitor progress of the project against time constraint. It has long been a popular technique for project planning. But it lacks something to be desired when it comes to visualizing a project timeline. 4D model is the solution to it. 4D model is a 3D CAD model attached to the fourth dimension of time via a schedule. Though the concept of 4D scheduling has been around over 20 years, it has not been popular due to some technical challenges associated with it. The continuous advancement in technology and the emergence of Building Information Modeling (BIM) have removed all challenges associated with 4D scheduling. With the increasing success of BIM in the realm of designs, the adoption of 4D modeling is becoming the norm today.

Rich with information, BIM modeling services deliver architects a wealth of design-centric tasks and home builders a number of significant benefits including increased coordination, constructability analysis, BOQ, quantification, and cost estimation and so on. One of the most important developments in building applications for BIM is the project planning where design and construction come together. At the core of a project planning, there lies building design, the backbone of a project planning. 4D scheduling plays an important role in project planning. Continue reading ‘4D BIM Modeling – Improve Cost, Scheduling and Coordination of Building Project’ »

Are you planning on moving your business, opening a new location or a new business? Construction costs can make or break a deal. Do not sign that lease or close on the property until you have done your due diligence on all the costs involved with the particular property. Commercial construction costs will be the biggest cost you will have next to purchasing the property, if you are not leasing a space. Therefore, let’s look at what you need to know about commercial interior finish out construction.

Actually it is not what you need to know, but who do you know that knows commercial construction. If you need insurance, you find a knowledgeable insurance agent. If you are sick, you go to a good doctor. Commercial construction is no different. You do NOT need to know all the details about insurance, medical or construction. You DO need to find a reputable person that you can trust, that is knowledgeable to give you options, that you can communicate with, and that is an expert in their industry. Continue reading ‘Selecting a Commercial General Contractor’ »

Whenever anyone has business that is expanding, typically they need extra storage space which may be of a temporary nature. To accommodate this need, steel buildings are easy to order, and easy to erect. With this type of structure, a roll up door is the norm as they do not take up as much room as the normal swing open style.

Of course, it does not have to be an expansion of business that makes it necessary for extra structures. Sometimes it is the need to start up a small business like an indoor horse riding arena. With this type of structure, the business person may just want to try out the business before going for a permanent structure. Or, they would prefer to have something that is easily taken down after some time. Continue reading ‘Tips to Get the Right Building to Suit the Purpose’ »

What does a typical workday of a chartered surveyor look like? You could say that almost no two days are exactly the same in the job of surveying. It can be a pretty unpredictable career. That’s something many professional surveyors like about their job — the variety.

This profession is large in scale. Surveyors work in residential homes, in commercial businesses, in planning and large scale development. They do assessments, consultations, and work both proactively and reactively when something goes wrong. Whether you’re dealing with a residential surveyor or a commercial surveying professional, you’ll find that these individuals have a vast amount of knowledge related to the world of construction. Their job entails having extensive knowledge about buildings, safety, government guidelines and requirements, fire safety, and more. They need to recognise defects in workmanship, safety hazards, and assess the impact of potential change on the environment and the public. Many surveyors work for various clients and get the opportunity to travel throughout a large area in order to do their jobs. Continue reading ‘What Does a Chartered Surveyor Do?’ »

Contractors, materialmen, and suppliers should be mindful that California law requires that a “Notice of Lis Pendens” be recorded by the claimant within 20 days after the filing of a mechanics lien foreclosure action. Failure of a claimant to record a lis pendens pursuant may result in additional defenses available to subsequent purchasers or encumbrancers. Unsophisticated contractors, materialmen, and suppliers could fall into the trap of not following the proper procedures which could lead to delays in payment and possible non-payment.

In California a lien claimant must prepare and record a “Notice of Lis Pendens” within 20 days after the filing of a mechanics lien foreclosure action. This is not the standard practice for a lot of contractors, materialmen, and suppliers. Continue reading ‘Lis Pendens Notice Requirements Should Concern Contractors, Materialmen, and Suppliers’ »