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7 CRITERIA FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN VIETNAM

Over the past few years, the manufacturing industry in Vietnam has grown significantly on a large scale. Therefore, the demand for industrial construction is increasing and the requirements are also stricter requiring contractors to bring the most optimal efficiency.  However, it is not easy to choose an industrial construction company with good capabilities including guaranteed...

Reasons to Keep Factor of Safety in Building Construction

Factor of Safety in buildings or other construction is kept so that to compensate any uncertainty in the design process. The uncertainty could come from anywhere in the design process including calculations, material strengths, environmental conditions, natural phenomenons, duty of the structure and last but not the least quality...

Commercial Building Costs & Estimates

An average commercial steel building costs between $10 and $20 per square foot, including building package (I-Beams, purlins, girts etc.), delivery, foundation and the cost of construction. Since many retail & commercial buildings require additional finishing like insulation or façade customization, the cost may rise to $45 or $55 per...

Structural Elements of Reinforced Concrete Buildings

Slab: Slabs are horizontal slab elements in building floors and roof. They may carry gravity loads as well as lateral loads. The depth of the slab is usually very small relatively to its length and width. Beams: Long horizontal or inclined members with limited width and height are called beams. Their main...