Category: Building

Waste management and treatment is a local issue with global implications. As the worlds population grows, the amount of waste it creates also increases. In particular, in 2015, 2 billion tons of waste was generated worldwide, while this number is expected to ascend every year (United States Environmental Protection Agency, 2020). Therefore, building a waste-treatment…

Introduction Sustainable building is referred to as development in the environment that meets the present needs without compromising future generations ability to meet their potential needs. The gulf countries are known for petroleum products exportation to the whole world. However, there are several challenges that get associated with this petroleum fuels as they contribute to…

Keyave is sitting on a chair, and in front are multi-colored panels on the left side of the table. One by one, he randomly unstacks the panels and puts them on the table. Keyave starts to build a tower by placing one panel flat on the table without its color. He then encloses the down…

One of the central concerns in the building of community gardens is the legal evidence of the right to remain. It may seem unconventional since almost everyone can see the exceptional benefits of such initiatives. However, the state may try to close the green due to unauthorized use of the land, too large or too…

In the study Micro and macro level of dispute cause in residential building projects: studies of Saudi Arabia Mahamid affirms that the construction sector has the unavoidable status of being uncongenial (12-20). In this regard, there are paradoxically both argument incidences and resolution approaches. In the article, the researcher affirmed that a dispute is a…

Building based occupancy types follow certain specific designs in their constructions that uniquely identify the final operational structure. The domestic building designs usually fall under five broad categories depending on the construction models and occupancy. These include garden apartments, row houses, condominiums and townhouses. According to Author Brannigans long-term investigations for National Institutes of Standards…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References List Introduction The Uniform Building Code has been very reactive document which was adopted for the first time in 1850. It has not been changed significantly since 1968 but various amendments and regulations have been made (Hammit, 2000). The Department of Buildings Commissioner Patricia Lancaster admits the…

Introduction The construction industry is one of the major dangerous industries in the UK. Between 1999 and 2000, the industry had recorded the death of 105 people due to the various collapses that have occurred. The reason for the collapse has been related to the inability of some building designers not to comply with the…

Introduction It is seen that in the context of Lagos, the contractual claims on building projects Is a major issue for the following reasons: Lagos does not have the infrastructure that could cater to large multi-storied building projects for the burgeoning population in terms of budget allocation and funds availability. Its population has been growing…

Introduction The future of real estate is looking very promising with the emerging building technologies and trends. People see more innovative and green technologies developed and used in the construction industry. There are also some trends toward more sustainable and energy-efficient buildings, for instance, LEED-certified buildings. These buildings are designed to use less energy and…