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The process of construction


Construction is the process of making a building or different type of infrastructure and is takes place in a single location with a known client. For large scale construction there has to be some sort of collaboration between different area of expertise such as the design and execution, the environmental impact, the hiring of workers and the entire budget, construction props and site safety, and the transport of material among a list of many other things. Each construction process is different from another and the time that it will take will depend on the type of process that takes place as well as the size and intricacy of the project. Before any work can begin, plans for the building or house have to be developed and finalized using architects along with any permits that need to be acquired for electricity and plumbing. The land is prepared first so that the foundation can be laid. Excavation is started and footing that are the basis for the foundation walls are formed. Other services such as water and cables can also be brought in at this point in time. There is also the option of insulating the foundation and proofing it against moisture so that any drainage does not make it weak. You can also start ordering things such as flooring tiles and kitchen cabinets as they will take a long time to arrive. A framing skeleton is erected that mirrors the interior and exterior walls that have to be made, and then the sheeting starts. When the walls and roof are made the windows and doors can be installed as the main aim of the builder is to be able to lock up the house as quickly as they can so that the structure can be protected. 

The construction industry has developed a lot with help of modern technology and the plans for large structured can be easily created on a computer. There are however some things that have been used all over the world for hundreds of years in the building of houses and other structures and that is formwork. This is the temporary form onto which the concrete is poured and becomes hard to make the interior and exterior of the building and are supported using construction props. There are many types of formwork such as Engineered formwork which can be reused many times and is made of steel or aluminum frames. Timber framework is a traditional option that is easily available but can be used for a limited number of times but its flexibility makes it perfect for those areas that are complicated. Concrete formwork is insulated and is becoming very popular due to its low costs and little negative impact on the environment. It is also fire resistant and very durable. Formwork cannot be substituted by using other things as it helps the construction process move swiftly and affordable and allows for proper access to platforms known as scaffolds.  

Scaffolding is the temporary platform that is erected during the construction process to provide support in terms of height. It is usually built before the start of the construction work and is always required even in maintenance work so that worker safety can be ensured. There are also certain fittings that are installed alongside the scaffolding such as construction props to provide support at sites for high and towering structures. One of the main reasons why it is used in construction is because of the tactical positioning that it provides the workers which places them right in front of the part of the building that they need to work on and also makes it possible for more that one worker to work simultaneously. It provides a safe platform for workers especially for those that work at great heights. The construction of high-rise apartments is a complicated task as many parts of the building have to be formed at the same time and scaffolding provides a solution to this problem by allowing workers to concentrate on their work without the fear of reaching difficult areas or balancing themselves. All these factors greatly help increase the speed with which your house or any building is formed and then the work on the interior can begin.