Types of Foundations - Deep & Shallow - Viya Constructions

Shallow Foundation & Deep Foundation in Construction – Know the basics

A foundation is that part of a building that supports the weight of the superstructure. Its main purpose is to transmit the weight of the building to the underlying soil. This makes the foundation the most important part of a building. The type of foundation that you choose for your building depends on several factors including the type and strength of the soil, size of the building, proposed dead and live loads in the building etc.

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Load Testing in construction

Load Testing in Building Construction

When you construct a building, the most important thing to keep in mind is its ability to withstand the weight of the structure and other loads. The foundation of the building should be strong enough to support specific loads. This makes load testing an important aspect of building construction. This is especially true in the case of large commercial buildings, residential complexes, bridges, etc.

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How to avoid mistakes in your Staircase Design

Residential staircase design – How to avoid mistakes

As the saying goes, you can never trust your stairs, because they are always up to something. Jokes apart, staircases have become an inevitable part of our daily lives. Nowadays almost all houses come with more than one storey. Therefore a proper staircase to connect them has become a basic necessity. A staircase is an essential component of a home as it helps to traverse from one floor to another. There are many factors to take care of in staircase design that determine how safe and comfortable a staircase is.  Today we take you through the different types of staircase designs that are common in residential constructions.  We also have a look at the factors that make the staircase easy and comfortable to use.

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Construction of Commercial Buildings in Kerala

KMBR and construction of commercial buildings in Kerala

Construction of Commercial Buildings in Kerala
A commercial building can be broadly defined as a building that is not constructed solely for residential purposes. The objective of constructing such a building is to supplement your family income through rental income. You can let out commercial buildings either on monthly rent or lease it out for a certain fixed period. There are different types of commercial buildings.

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How to choose the best cement for house construction

The Best cement for house construction – Tips to choose

The Strongman Cement

Not a day goes without our seeing advertisements in the media adulating ‘strong’ cements. Walls built with “best cement for house construction” which elephants cannot break, battering rams cannot even scratch or explosives cannot bring down! As a discerning user, shouldn’t you be aware of the basics of cements? Here we are with some facts, which will undoubtedly help you in choosing the best cement for house construction.

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Construction Agreement or Construction Contract | Viya Constructions

How to draft a Construction Agreement or Construction Contract

Why is it important to have a construction agreement?

So, after several days and months of thought and discussion, you have taken that decision – the decision to build a house of your own. You know what tiles to use in your living room, which direction your bedroom windows should open to and where to have your morning cup of tea. You have already started dreaming of your Grihapravesam day and have made plans of how the interiors of your rooms should be. And the last thing you want is a tussle with your civil contractor over construction terms and conditions. As the saying goes, it’s always better to be safe than sorry; especially in a situation where your money and dreams are at stake. Let’s look into more detail at a construction agreement or a construction contract.

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