TYPES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS
CONCRETE FRAME CONSTRUCTION
Concrete frame construction is probably the most common kind of construction system used in the world today. As the name suggests, this has a skeleton of concrete, that is covered in a skin. The skin can be made of brick, aluminum or glass, and is attached to the outer surface of the building.
STEEL FRAME STRUCTURES
Steel is an immensely strong and flexible material. This is why steel frame structures are ideal for earthquake-prone areas. Learn about the different types of steel construction.
LIGHT GAUGE STEEL STRUCTURES
Light gauge steel construction is very widely used for residential and low-rise buildings,ware houses.. It is very similar to light wood construction.
WOOD FRAMED CONSTRUCTION
Wood framed construction is widely used for residential and low-rise structures in North America and Europe.
LOAD BEARING MASONRY WALL CONSTRUCTION
Load bearing masonry walls is a form of construction that was used widely from the 1700s to the mid-1900s. it consists of heavy brick or stone or block walls that support horizontal floor slabs.
PRE ENGINEERED BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Pre engineered metal buildings are a fast, economical type of construction best suited to warehouses and industrial buildings.
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