Modular has several advantages. Benefits include quality, price, speed, safety and interiors. It solves most issues resulting from conventional construction. However, it also has its disadvantages. Size and land restrictions, flexibility, financing and resale value. In the early stages of modular, the quality was substandard however, as manufacturing processes became more streamlined, stricter quality controls …
Transparent Aluminium, a Possible Future Construction Material?
What was once thought impossible to create (transparent aluminium) has been achieved and realised and an incredibly strong possible, future glass replacement. Aluminium Oxynitride or AION, has been produced through a very difficult process which entails pressurising aluminium oxynitride powder to 15,000 pounds per inch, in rubber moulds, submerged in hydraulic fluid. The material is …
BIM: A Growing Trend in Construction
One new technological integration into the construction industry is proving integral in increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of building projects by helping to mitigate risks and problematic situations. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a a process that creates and manages construction project information across its lifecycle via intelligent 3D model-based processes that improve the management …
The difference between roller shutters and sectional garage doors?
Are you having a hard time deciding on whether you should invest in roller shutters or sectional garage doors? No worries, we are here to guide you. In this article, we will take a look at the security, the designs, the mechanisms and the materials in order to shed some light on the differences between …
Rainwater Harvesting – Installing The Correct Rainwater Tank
Many households make use of rainwater tanks. They are a simple way for homes to save on water bills by using the recycled water that they collect when it rains. However, while the tanks are relatively easy to use and install, it’s important to choose the right one for the house. What Type Of Tank …
How Air Temperature Can Fluctuate Inside Buildings
When designing a building it’s important to consider how its design will effect the air temperature in the rooms. It may be the case that a building will need to be designed in a specific way in order to maintain a consistent air temperature inside. The Flow of Air Temperature As a building is used …