building construction
In short Building construction are the techniques and industry involved in assembling and erecting structures to provide shelter.
Building construction is a human activity which began with the need for a controlled environment enabling humans to regulate the effects of the climate. Shelters which had been constructed allowed humans to adjust to a variety of climates.
Building construction adds structure to properties most building construction projects are small scale such as a renovation or addition of a room. Usually the owner of the property will take on a variety of roles whilst working on the project. Building constructions has some common elements, including design, financial and legal implications.
Building construction is procured privately or publicly utilizing various delivery methodologies, including hard bid, negotiated price, traditional, management contracting, construction management-at-risk –
Design-bid-build – a common method in procuring construction, project co-ordinate by the architect and engineer they design and prepare the specification of the work and are required to produce the drawings for the construction, the work is then put out to tender and the entire process is managed from when it is started until completion
Design & build – a completed package of fixtures and fittings and equipment which helps to produce a functioning building some design and build packages will also include arranging the funding and finding the building site.
Building construction is marked by a number of trends, the durability of materials which are used, another trend is the pursuit of the highest or the biggest building another trend involves the control of the interior environment in buildings air temperature, heat light and sound can now be regulated. At present building construction is complicated the design process for buildings is well organised extensive research is carried out on materials to ensure safety standards, the construction process is also very organised and includes manufacturers of building products craftsmen consultants and construction managers