What is a Bill of Quantities and its Use in Construction?
A Bill of Quantities, as defined by the Business Dictionary, is an itemized list of materials, parts and labour with their costs, required to undertake construction work. It can also be defined as a document compiled for construction projects in which all elements of material,…
Why is Concrete Reinforced?
If you take a look around you, you will realise that most structures (buildings, bridges, retaining walls, etc.) around you are made from concrete. It is true that concrete is one of the world’s most common building materials as the editors of Britannica Encyclopaedia put…
Writing a Statement of Works for a Construction Project
A statement of works is a document that provides a definition of the project requirements. These requirements are captured through a proper description of the works, the project timelines, performance criteria, the project deliverables and the skills required to execute the project. Azcentral.com say that…
Different Types of Concrete Mixing Machines Explained
Concrete consists of cement, water and aggregates that have been mixed together in proper proportions and allowed to cure and gain strength. There are two types of concrete mixing operations; transit mixed which involves the concrete being batched in a central plant and transported to…
What is Bluebeam Revu? Intuitive Award-winning PDF Solution for Construction, Architecture & Manufacturing
What is Bluebeam Revu®? Bluebeam Revu is a software application that allows users to mark-up, take-off, organize and collaborate with PDF files. It is mostly used by people in the Construction, Architecture, Engineering and Manufacturing industries. Bluebeam Revu is built on the powerful foundation of…
Historical Background of the Procurement of Building and Associated Civil Engineering Works in Kenya
Public procurement is “the process of acquisition, normally through contractual arrangements, of goods, works and services by the public service” (Kuloba, 2015). He further added that procurement covers issues of procurement strategy, storage, distributions, contract monitoring and supplier management. Procurement entities are required to promote…