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Aerial surveying is a method used in geomatics to collect information using aerial photography or through electronic magnetism which makes use of remote sensing technology. Ultraviolet, gamma or infra red rays are often used in this type of surveying. Therefore there is need for airplanes and helicopters to be used for the survey work. Read more...

What is geosynthetics? Why should you be concerned about it? Does it have anything to do with earthquakes or geological movements as it name implies? Read on and let's find out!

The laser level is a surveying tool that is used in the construction industry by many surveyors for elevation purposes. They come in handy during site layouts, grade establishments, checking land elevations and also align posts for fences. Read more...

From docks to building foundations, piling and pile driving is often crucial in the supporting and strengthening of structures on soft land. Read on to find out more!

Quantity Surveyors are required to employ a wide array of skills acquired through specialized training and invaluable experience which is of central importance for the management team, throughout the project from its start right up to the finish.

A rebar is a regular steel bar formed from carbon steel and is frequently used in reinforcing masonry structures and concrete. There are many types and dimensions. Read more...

A rigger is an individual who specializes in lifting and moving large and sometimes heavy objects and assembles and installs cables, ropes, pulleys by lifting, lowering or moving the machinery, structural steel and other heavy objects. Read more...

Propelling high bits of material at high velocity to etch a surface, Sandblasting is the abrasive way to clean and prep not only for industrial use. Read more.

Shoring is a term used to refer to the process of building temporary structures for support and to avoid collapse during an actual construction or during a repair. Read more...

Designed to perform fire fighting and lifting and lowering, The Sky Crane Helicopter is the superman of cranes carrying materials to heights where traditional cranes are have major difficulties. Read more.

The design and analysis of structures is known as Structural engineering is the construction of structures that are strong and stable to withstand economic masses. Read more...

Aluminum welding can prove tricky even to those who have experience welding other materials and is an intricate art as well as a construction trade. Read more...