Building construction is the process of adding structure to real property. The vast majority of building construction projects are small renovations, such as addition of a room, or renovation of a bathroom. .
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here are certain types of building construction we can engage in:
- Wood frame. Wooden frame buildings have been around for many years but are still being built.
- Light gauge steel. Steel is becoming more common since it allows for quicker residential construction.
- Steel frame. A steel frame stronger and more expensive than light gauge steel,and used for larger buildings.
- Concrete frame. Residences, high rise buildings and parking garages are normally built using strongest materials.
- Pre-engineered. Sometimes, the best building structure is pre-engineered, because it can be assembled on site quickly.
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ome factors to be considered in building construction are:
- Contour of the land
- Rate of population growth in that area
- Availability of Public Utility Services
- Availability of local or natural materials
- Cost of land
- Transportion facilities
- Availability of cheap labour
- Town planning and environmental conditions
- Agricultural potentiality of the land
- Ease of drainage
- Use of adjacent areas
- Wind, velocity and direction
All the factors and more have to be considered before commencing your building project.