What Does Construction Quality Stand For?
The construction quality stands for adhering to IS standards and delivering on the following aspects:
- Quality in Design – Name and brand of structural consultant and the architect.
- Quality in Procurement - Category of vendors from which we procure construction. materials like tiles, wood, cement, etc., brands of materials used like paints, adhesives, tiles etc.
- Quality of the construction contractor.
- Quality in Execution - Quality checks are done on the construction materials,
- Tests and audits done from third parties to maintain quality standards
- WHAT ARE DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES AND HOW DO THEY AFFECT QUALITY?
Sr.No. | Technology | Details | Advantages | Disadvantages |
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1. | Conventional Techniques | In-situ method or wet construction method, in the conventional formwork, standard framed panels are ?ed together over their backs with wailings, which are essentially horizontal members. | Bricks remain cooler as compared to concrete, modifications later are easy to be implemented. | Wall forms are prone to edge and corner damages, increased pressures by wet concrete can lead to a leak of grout and hence, a bad finish to the wall. |
2. | Aluminium Form Technology | Commonly known as “MIVAN” is a popular type of aluminium formwork technology. The formwork and floor slab structures provide a structural system in one continuous pour. Using this technology, large room sized walls and floor slabs are erected at the site. | Concrete shapes constructed with the utmost consistency, accuracy, and high quality. Highly durable structures produced. | Making modifications is not easy. |
3. | Tunnel Form Technology | In this technology, a stable structure is put up on a 24-hour cycle basis. The tunnel form technique is commonly used for multi-storied buildings as it re | A sturdy and durable structure formed. | Making modifications is not easy. |
4. | Prefabrication | It is the practice of assembling components of a structure not at the place of the actual project, but at a factory. Then, the entire assembly or sub-assembly is transported to the construction site and assembling it with the main structure. | Indoor fabrication can reduce the impacts of severe weather. Reduces inaccuracy in construction. |