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Top 5 Points and Reasons to Hire the Company for Steel Detailing Services for Structural Projects

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Structural Steel Detailing Services is one of the crucial and critical parts of any construction project. Also, it is a mandatory process as well, without which the project cannot be initiated or started up. It is a service that requires 99.9% accuracy and precision. In this complete process if at all there is a tiny mistake or error, it will lead to loss of valuable time, energy, and cost. In the field of construction and manufacturing steel detailing services play a vital role.  Moving further the complete process of structural steel detailing is categorized in 2 steps. These are the steps without which the work will not be proceeding further. Hence, the stages here are shop drawing and erection drawings. Now with the help of a detailed shop drawing that has complete information of structural steel members assist in providing efficient fabrication of building structure. Well, with no second thoughts the production of structural steel detailing is a time consuming proced...

Myths that revolves around Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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Building Information Modeling is quite a buzzword in the construction industry. It almost takes care right from inception to completion of a construction as it handles every aspect of AEC project. With a development in various Building Information Modeling Coordinated service , the myths have also increased that at times prevent to pursue the Building Information Modeling (BIM). Some of the myth arises from lack of  knowledge while rest are the result of negative outlook towards BIM.  Types of Myths for Building Information Modeling : BIM is limited to 3D Modeling : Since the name Building Information Modeling refers the word modeling, people often assume that BIM is only confined to 3D Modeling. BIM is not only utilized for creating a 3D visual representation of physical objects but it takes care of a wide range of functions related to the construction and engineering. BIM is Costly : As a sizeable process, it considers as a costly affair but it isn’t. Defini...

Lotus Temple India - Silicon Valley Infomedia

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Strikingly beautiful and pure are the only words which can elucidate Lotus Temple situated in New Delhi of India. It is a house of worship belongs to Baha’i- a young religion initiated by Bahá'u'lláh in 19th century Persia.  Baha’i has its house of worship all over the world. In Indian Subcontinent it is situated in New Delhi. It was designed by Iranian architect Fariborz Sahba with structural designer Flint & Neill- a UK Firm. Before designing for Lotus temple, he observed Indian architecture an impressed from the design and symbols of Indian temples. He selected the Lotus because it represents purity, simplicity and freshness. The construction has completed in 13 November 1986 and opened in 24 December 1986 .  Lotus Temple is a house of worship designed in the shape half blooming lotus with diameter of 70 m . It is composed of free standing petals made of marble arranged in the cluster of three to nine sides. It can accommodate 2,500 people. There are nin...

De Rotterdam, Neitherland - SiliconInfo

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Architectural genius is not something one can see every day. The one here comes to our scanner is a city in itself. Yes, it is one of the buildings which has shortlisted for Archaic awards 2015 . It is De Rotterdam situated in Rotterdam, Neither land. What makes it stand out from the rest is the area it covers, because being a vast building it expands to wide area but at the same time it is very compact from inside which helps in putting up with large number of rooms from commercial to residential to entertainment to leisure. This makes De Rotterdam one of the major contributors in the economy of Rotterdam. Almost contains everything and connecting three glass towers together, it earned the title of Vertical City. The location of De Rotterdam is very eye-catching because it is situated between KPN tower and Rotterdam Cruise Terminal, exactly above river Mass which gives a very magnificent view. The Construction of De Rotterdam has started in 2009 and completed in 2013. Archit...

Harbin Opera House at Heilongjiang, China - SiliconInfo

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Recently inaugurated Harbin Opera House is the lucrative project which will contribute towards the enhancement and fortification of performing arts in China. It is designed by MAD Architects along with Beijing Institute of Architectural Design as Associate Engineer. The design of the Harbin Opera House was the winner of International Open Competition in 2010 . Since than the construction of Harbin Opera House has started and completed in 2015 . It was inaugurated in 15 December 2015 . The Harbin Opera House is located at 230 Diduan St, Daoli, Harbin in Heilongjiang surrounded by wetland landscape throughout the length of Songhua River of Harbin. Harbin Opera House is a cultural centre situated in Northern China, covering the space of 850,000 sqaure feet over the total area of 444 acres . It consists of curvilinear façade of white aluminum panels. Its atrium consist of sculptural timber staircase is cladded with wooden element .The first space any visitor could enter is gr...

Long Museum West Bund Shanghai, China - SiliconInfo

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Long Museum West Band is a private museum found by Liu Yiqian and Wang Wei in 2014. It was China’s first largest private museum at that time. The architectural design has given by Shanghai Firm - Atelier Deshaus. The designing has led by Liu Yichun and Chen Yifeng with his team of Wang Longhai, Wu Zhenghui, Chen Kun, Wang Weishi and Wang Xuepei. It is located at the bank of Huangpu River in Xuhui District of Shanghai Municipality. The museum is exactly built in the site which was used as landing stage for coal transportation. Before the construction of museum, there was a Coal Hopper Unloading Bridge measured 110m, 10m and 8m as length, width and height respectively in 1950’s. About two years ago it has turned into two storey underground basement. To add an historical appeal to the museum, instead of demolishing the area, Liu Yichun chose to keep the underground basement as it is and made the museum around it by keep it as a centre point.  Long Museum West Bund is designed...

Hotel Parkroyal, Singapore - SiliconInfo

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Incorporating nature with luxury is the finest combination one could ever have because along with comfort and leisure of high class services one is also breathing the fresh air and witnessing the beautiful nature. This is the exact scenario of Hotel Park royal of Singapore. Belongs to popular hotel chain-Pakroyal, it is situated in 3 Upper Pickering Street. The location is surrounded with CBD and vibrant districts of Chinatown and Clark Quay. There is a Hong Lim Park opposite of Hotel Parkroyal. Overall the area is well-settled and productive. Designed by WOHA, the project first came into light in Dec 2007. The construction has started in Dec 2009 and completed in January 2013. It has also won the award for best building in 2013 and Green Mark Platinum- nation’s highest environmental certification. Hotel Park royal is a hotel and office built in garden. It is the blending of high rise structure with sustainable green area in the form of gardens at different levels. It cov...

Heydar Aliyev Center Baku Azerbaijan - SiliconInfo

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Beautifully carved with graceful fluidity is how the architectural style of Heydar Aliyev Centre has followed. This centre has designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid who is first woman to won the Design of the Year by London’s Design Museum in 2014 for Heydar Aliyev Center . She is the first woman in seventy-seven year’s history Design Museum to won the annual award. Heydar Aliyev Center is located in Baku, Azerbaijan. The construction of the Center has started from 2007 and completed in 10th May 2012 . It is named after the leader of soviet Soviet-era Azerbaijan from 1969- 1982 and president of Azerbaijan from October 1993 to October 2003 , Heydar Aliyev. Despite being the winner of Design Museum’s Design of the Year Award in 2014, it has nominated for both the World Architecture Festival and the biennial Inside Festival in 2013.  Heydar Aliyev Centre is a building complex especially made various cultural programs and exhibitions. The architectural style of centr...

Dubai Pearl UAE - SiliconInfo

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In the Mecca of great and impressive Architectural structure , everyday there is a new addition in the list of ongoing Constructions . This time it is something which will embellish urban setting. As the name itself represent luxury and upper class style-Dubai Pearl- which brings together premium houses and offices. Situated in Al Sufouh Road,Dubai, it is currently under construction. The project has started from 2009 and expected to complete in 2016 . The development contract has given to Leighton Contractors and Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises with the architectural responsibility on e- construct – a Dubai based Engineering firm. It is targeted to carry 9000 residents with 12000 employers. Being the multi-functional building it will offer commercial offices, retail shops, leisure and entertainment, hospitality, premium residences and lastly socializing hubs. This promising project is making news for its appealing and tempting assurance.  Defining the word luxury and...

Denver Union Station USA - SiliconInfo

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Any transportation hub is by default the central point of any city. In case of Denver-capital of Colorado USA – it’s Denver Union Station, which is located at the edge of city. This station has listed as one of the best steel construction in 2015 by Structural steel industry owing to the part that major construction is done by steel. It opened in June 1, 1881 and the present day construction has taken place in 1914 . In 2014 , the Denver Union Station has gone through a major renovation resulted in the addition of a train hall, Crawford Hotel, several restaurants and shops. The historical significance related to Denver Union Station is that the structure and design has inferred from Beaux Arts of Paris.  The main architects behind the latest renovation are Owings & Merrill LLP who had also played the role of structural Engineers. As this station has been redeveloped more than once, the architectural designs are also taken forward from old to new. One is the old constru...

Modernization Has Advanced The Construction And Structural Engineering

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Sidu River Bridge , positioned in Hubei province of China, is a suspension route journeying the Sidu River. Construction for the bridge was initiated in 2005 which was accomplished in the year 2009; the one was built at an estimated construction cost of US$ 100 million. The bridge spans an overall distance of 1,222 meters and lengthiest span of 900 meters with width of 24.5 meters whilst the ground clearance is 496 meters crafting it to be the highest bridge in the world. The design of the bridge consists of H-shaped towers with a string reinforced central span and unsuspended sideway spans. Burrow tie up natured trusses were built in 71 segments of which the largest segment weighed 91.6 metric tons, the trusses are 21 feet high and 85 feet wide. The foremost suspension cable was set up utilizing a rocket as the bridge’s geographic location made it unmanageable to do the task using boats or helicopters which has been heretofore utilized to do the same, for the constructi...