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Components of A Building: Civil Works
Components of A Building: Civil Works
Components of A Building: Civil Works
Foundation (Substructure)
Pile foundation
FOOTING
Plinth
Dividing line between the substructure and
superstructure
FRAMED STRUCTURE (Superstructure)
RCC (Reinforced
Cement Concrete)
Structures
Prestressed Concrete Structures
Suitable for high rise buildings- longer spans, thinner slabs, lesser joints
Plastering
Painting
Glass / Cladding (facade)
Interior finishing
Tiling / Granite
Driveway / Pavements / Landscape/
Compound walls/ Gates
Building services
Electrical works
-Conduit (concealed / open) & Wiring
-Cable Tray / Cable laying
-Transformer / Electrical Panel / Diesel
generators (Cooling tower) /Distribution board /
UPS
-Earthing / Lightning protection
-Light fixtures / Power sockets
Building services
Plumbing services
-Pipe laying (Water / sewage)
-Pumps / Tanks
-Sewage treatment plants
-Sanitary fittings
Building services
Fire fighting system
-Pipe laying
-Pumps
-Sprinkler system
-Automatic fire detection system (fire alarm system)
-Pipe laying, cable laying, detectors, hooters…
Fire fighting system
Smoke detectors
Sprinkler systems
Building services
Air conditioning /ventilation
-duct laying
-AHU (Air handling units), chillers and pipes,
sensors, Acoustic Insulation
-Exhaust fans
Lift
AHU HVAC DUCT
CHILLER UNIT
Lift Installation
Lift shaft
Control mechanism
Safety features
Other services
• BMS (Building Management System)
• Access control
Security
• CCTV Cameras
Sensors
Instrumentation
Boom barrier Door access control