Hemali Patel

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Hemali Patel is an accomplished content writer at Brick & Bolt, with 7 years of experience in the civil engineering and content writing fields. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, which has equipped her with a strong technical foundation. Her professional journey includes 3 years of teaching at engineering colleges and 4 years of content writing and editing. Her unique blend of technical knowledge and writing skills allows her to craft content that educates and engages readers in the construction industry. Outside of her profession, she enjoys reading and traveling.

Construction Guide

Fly Ash in Concrete: Sustainable Building Practices

July 22, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Fly ash is an important supplementary material for concrete. Its inclusion has numerous advantages and improves concrete performance in both fresh and hardened states. Fly ash-based concrete is also cost-effective. This blog provides information on fly ash, its properties, benefits,...

News & Trends

Future of Urban Development: Trends and Predictions

July 22, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Urban planners and designers are always coming up with innovations that help in developing urban designs that enhance our city’s environment. Earlier, urban design concentrated only on the city’s physical features, which included the architecture and infrastructure. However, today, the...

Construction Guide

Benefits of Using Renewable Energy in Construction Projects

July 22, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

With the passing of years, we are experiencing a drastic change in the climatic conditions due to global warming. It increases the demand for more renewable sources of energy in every sector, and the construction sector is not exempt. Today’s...

Construction Guide

Prefabricated Construction

July 20, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

In modern construction, the prefabrication is transformative. This method involves making parts of a structure in a factory. Then, they are moved to the site for quick assembly. This technique contrasts sharply with traditional construction. In traditional construction, materials are...

Construction Guide

Timber in Construction: Uses & Benefits

July 20, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Timber has been essential in construction for centuries. It is a useful material for many building needs. People have used it in everything from ancient wooden huts to modern high-rises. Timber’s role in construction has undergone a profound revolution. Today,...

Construction Guide

What is Centering in Construction? Types & Advantages

July 20, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Centering is a crucial technique in the construction industry that offers immense support to concrete structures while being built. It acts as a support material until the concrete hardens, which may approximately take 14 to 21 days. It is specifically...

Construction Guide

Types of Steel Used in Construction & Advantage

July 20, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Steel has become an integral part of the construction industry. This is the most common and durable material composed of carbon content including 0.03% to 1.075% and other elements. Probably, 80 to 90% of tools, equipment and machinery around you...

Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (1)

Permits and Legal

CMDA Approved Layout

July 19, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

CMDA (Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority) is a regulatory body that governs the construction and plans development activities within the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA). It was established in 1972 as MMDA (Madras Metropolitan Development Authority) and was later changed to CMDA....

Permits and Legal

Building plan approval process in Tamilnadu

July 19, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Getting approval for a building plan in Tamil Nadu is vital and complex and must be done before construction. This reduces risks to the building’s structure, legal ambiguities, and other concerns. This blog explains each approval stage for the building...

Construction Guide

Types of Granite

July 19, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Granite is an igneous rock composed of feldspar, mica, and with at least 20% quartz. One of the widely used construction materials ideal for its enhanced strength, durability, elegance and hardness. It plays a pivotal role in the stone industry...

Blog written by

Hemali Patel

Fly Ash in Concrete: Sustainable Building Practices

Future of Urban Development: Trends and Predictions

Benefits of Using Renewable Energy in Construction Projects

Prefabricated Construction

Timber in Construction: Uses & Benefits

What is Centering in Construction? Types & Advantages

Types of Steel Used in Construction & Advantage

CMDA Approved Layout

Building plan approval process in Tamilnadu

Types of Granite

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