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  • Steel forging and manufacturer  By : Luat Tran Van
    A metal is an element that readily loses electrons to form positive ions and has metallic bonds between metal atoms. Metals form ionic bonds with non-metals. They are sometimes described as a lattice of positive ions surrounded by a cloud of delocalized electrons. The metals are one of the three groups of elements as distinguished by their ionization and bonding properties, along with the metalloids and nonmetals. On the periodic table, a diagonal line drawn from boron (B) to polonium (Po) separates the metals from the nonmetals. Most elements on this line are metalloids, sometimes called semi-metals; elements to the lower left are metals; elements to the upper right are nonmetals.
  • Metal Buildings - Can They Withstand An Earthquake?  By : Amy Nutt
    In certain areas of the world, it is crucial to build structures to withstand the massive shock and damage associated with earthquakes. Unfortunately, science has not yet developed an early warning system that can give immediate notice when an earthquake is imminent. Thus, we are completely at nature's mercy to survive an earthquake, and buildings must be built to withstand an earthquake at any time.
  • Learn How To Plaster: Save Yourself A Truckload Of Money  By : Kirk Smith
    There are several programs available where you can learn how to plaster. Some courses last just five days, some a little longer. There is always a detailed program given, so that you know what exactly you are going to learn in the course.
  • Self-Builders must petition Government for More Land NOW!  By : Professor Michael Benfield
    In the article, Professor Benfield links the complexities of the construction and house-building industry with Government failures to ensure that sufficient development land is made available for housing. Illustrating how the sector has become ‘unhealthy’, he argues that successive Government policies have led to the UK having some of the worst space standards in the developed world.
  • Inform, Explain – Educate!  By : Professor Michael Benfield
    In this paper, Professor Dr Michael Benfield considers the present state of the construction industry, the timber frame sector and timber’s future prospects.
  • Grace Under Pressure  By : Professor Michael Benfield
    Professor Dr Michael Benfield is one of the UK's leading timber frame construction experts. He spoke to Builder & Engineer about how the construction of more and more timber-based buildings will help meet the ambitious carbon emission targets set by the Government.
  • International Standards Overview  By : CLRWTR
    International standards are standards developed by international standards organizations. By definition, international standards are suitable for universal, worldwide use. International standards may be used either by direct application or by a process of modifying an international standard to suit local conditions.
  • Things to Take Note Regarding Construction Accidents  By : Lala C. Ballatan
    Are you aware of someone who have been injured or killed in a construction site? Perhaps all of us know the dangers of construction worksites. It is a fact that many a family have lost a breadwinner because of a construction accident.
  • Future Looking Brighter for Construction Industry  By : Scott James
    The construction industry in the United Kingdom employs approximately 1.4 million people and includes 186,000 SME’s. Now it is an arguable fact of any economy that one of the first signs of a healthy economy is a strong and vibrant construction industry.
  • Resolving Disputes A Contractors Guide  By : MauiNick
    How can a lot of dollars turn into dust? Going to court!
  • Green Building: The Basics  By : Trev Verte
    As the world changes, we are starting to give some thought to the impact we as a society are making on the world. One development from this is the concept of green building.
  • Windows HVAC are Quiet  By : Elboydny
    Portable air conditioner units are quiet
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