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Construction professionals are always focused on what procurement methods are followed and practiced in their industry. In this way analyzing the necessity and attributes of the procurement structure becomes very essential. The goal of the procurement framework is to identify the responsibilities and job tasks of every single member in a marked project. Generally, five functions are engaged in a construction project. They are designed, build, finance, operation, and management. The scope of each party i.e. the client, contractor, and consultant is defined by the procurement system.  Types of Procurement methods: Procurement methods are being performed in the construction industry. The 5 types of procurement method followed in the construction industry are: >> Traditional Method: In the traditional method of procurement, the contractor’s responsibility is to build the given design provided by the employer. It is limited only to build and not for any design. Al...

Like any other industry, the modern era has brought about significant changes in the construction industry.  Construction strategies have been refined to turn out to be progressively productive while materials have become more grounded and durable.  Construction procurement experiencing a massive shift as it attempts to control costs, solve communication problems, tackle correspondence issues, and guarantee both high quality and sufficient profit for contractual workers.  In the traditional procurement method, design-build or design-bid-build is followed. Here, in this model, the planner and the engineer or both design a construction project and then open it for bids from interested contractors by issuing a request for proposals (RFPs). The lowest bidder who is able to meet the requirement of the project is given out the construction contract. The common challenges in construction procurement are:  >> Supplier Management Issues: Organizations need ...

Armoured cable is the name given to any electrical cable which is built with a protective layer of aluminium or steel wire covering for LT and HT Cables. The armour plate covering is under the cable sheath to ensure the driver and separate the layers. Materials used in armours are either metallic or non-magnetic aluminium, steel wire etc.  The armour is used for mechanical protection against any damages and can be used as Earth Continuity Conductors. Flat armoured cable or round armoured cable is used for 3 core or 4 core cables, while aluminium armouring is used for single-core cable.  The major differences between flat and round cables are as follows:  >> Usage: Round and flat armoured cables exceed each other in most of the settings. Round armoured cables are utilized in most modern applications from automated and general kinds of assembling to renewable energy source. Flat cables can offer an incredible solution for providing force and information t...

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) refers to the parts of building plan and development. In business structures, these components are frequently planned by a particular engineering firm. MEP is significant for arranging, decision making, precise documentation, execution and cost-estimation, development, and working/keeping up the subsequent facilities.  >> MEP in Construction: At the point when we take a look at MEP support in any project, a notable work, which is HVAC is controlled by Mechanical and also passes by Electrical. MEP in construction must require a wide range of commercial, private and manufacturing purposes where administrations and facilities are required.  MEP comprises of introducing cooling systems, water supply, and waste management system, fires fighting systems, electrical power and lighting frameworks including transformer substations and emergency control generators, fire protection and alert frameworks, voice and information frame...

Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) is an automated switching device that transfers load capacity to a backup source when it automatically senses mains failure and gets back to its unique state when the mains power reestablishes to the ordinary condition. An ATS uses a standby power such as an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) when there is mains failure. An ATS can start up more backup power systems to operate electronic devices until the utility power is reestablished. Since the ATS is associated with both main and backup power sources, it fills in as a mediator among electrical equipment and the power supplies, going about as an electrical carrier. An ATS can go about as an excessive, rack-mounted power supply for electrical equipment that is associated with a power source with just a single cord. AMF Transfer Panel is used to switch the source of mains supply for UPS frameworks between the utility mains supply and a standby DG supply. Under ordinary conditions, the UPS system ...

There are various types of paints used for painting the interior wall of the house, offices, etc. Some of them are as follows:  1.  Plastic emulsion Paint: Plastic emulsion paint is water-based wall paint. It is based on acrylic and offers a clean matt end to the walls. These paints have won popularity because of their ease of application, quick-drying properties, non-objectionable odor, and good washability. 2.  Cement Based Paints: Cement-based paints are of utmost durability and can be applied to the interior as well as exterior walls. As cement makes the main constituent of the paint, it provides hardness to the surface and can be one of the best options available. 3.  Distemper: Distemper paint is a decorative, water-based paint used in interior as well as exterior wall painting. Distemper consists of constituents such as water, lime, coloring pigments, and chalk.  4.  Satin & Eggshell Paints:   Satin paints have a silky finish and...