The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved a project worth Rs. 12 billion to construct a six-lane highway from Kala Shah Kaku to Lahore Ring Road. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar chaired the meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad. “Construction of … Read more
There are a number of excellent books on construction claims; and many other construction books that devote sections and chapters to construction claims. However, the majority of these works give very little guidance on the preparation of time-related delay claims, and even less guidance on the preparation of extension of time submissions. Throughout this book … Read more
Reinforced cement concrete is the widest used construction material in civil engineering whether it is that of dam, highway bridges, buildings or infrastructures. Reinforcement used along with concrete proves to be the best available material in terms of economy, strength and sustainability. Choice of reinforcement within a structural member is due to countless advantages and … Read more
For various reasons, including but not limited to climate change, water shortages caused by droughts are becoming an issue – particularly in large cities in places like California. There are a number of ways to cope with this problem, but they boil down to two main categories: reducing the demand, and increasing the supply. New … Read more
Provision of reinforcement in concrete, we all know, is due to its tension carrying capability which can be utilized completely provided the bond between the steel reinforcement and concrete is up-to-the-mark and does not lack any required friction and anchorage. However this bond may fail in certain situations which is disastrous and fatal, thus in … Read more