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January 11, 2021
The different types of construction services in the Philippines are crucial in determining the quality of a particular construction project. These services may be found in the pre-construction phase, during, and up until the last stage which involves quality assurance and building inspection. Without which, it’s nearly impossible to complete a project, much less organize it in the first place.
Construction services may range from electrical works, mechanical works, structural works, material & equipment supply, inspection, planning, design, logistics, and the like. Understanding the many processes involved in each will lead to knowledge on how the buildings ensure structural integrity and safety for potential inhabitants for future occupancy. Continue reading to learn more.
Every construction project needs to be provided with a consistent stream of electrical supply. This is what enables different equipment, machinery, and other electrical material to power the building without experiencing any downtimes.
Keeping this in mind, one construction service on this list involves not only the provision, but also the organization of electrical works involved in that building. Electrical contractors may generally provide various electrical services for substations, electrical systems, lighting systems, power systems, busways, and more.
For example, electrical works involve safety measures in ensuring electrical busways and substation systems are built according to standards. For large-scale substations, the entire system is inspected for safety and functionality to ensure that all transformers, circuit breakers, inverters, or any sources of electrical supply are working. This is done so that the industrial facility receives adequate electrical supply to maintain its productivity.
Contrary to common knowledge, construction services do not merely involve building a project and combining different building parts or components. Instead, they also involve the supply and installation of electrical equipment.
An electrical contractor offering this type of service is capable of installing circuit breakers, generator sets, or even switchgears. Oftentimes, the project owner may be the one who handles the job of installing these types of equipment. But for an all-around contractor, they also do the job of supply, transporting, and assembling these equipment.
They may take building measurements and make modifications to its layout so that all equipment involved will maintain their life cycle. Even more so for metal-heavy equipment which can be prone to corrosion. More than that, this is also for safety purposes to avoid any exposed wiring that may be a potential source of electrocution or fire.
Another type of construction service involves structural or civil works. These are the services responsible for the completion of both public and privately-owned buildings, as well as, other kinds of structures — think roadworks, highways, bridgeways, etc.
Each type of structure has basic components like the floors, walls, foundation, framework, layout, plinth — however, these may vary depending on the design. Even if all of these basic standards are put in place, structural services still have to consider other guidelines. The building code for example, varies from one location to another. There’s also a need to gauge how well the building is able to protect itself against various environmental factors — i.e. natural disasters such as earthquakes and flooding.
A structural work may sport an aesthetically-appealing design, but if it cannot conform to an already-determined set of standards, regarding wind uplift, impact resistance, live loads, or superimposed dead loads, then some aspects of it have to be changed.
Mechanical works are also included in the long list of construction services that you’ll find in the country. These are activities that are usually involved in planning plumbing systems, drainage work, utility functions, insulation, waste disposal and treatment, and other kinds of mechanical classifications.
Let’s say for example that a project has already been completed. But there are some problems with the mechanical side that were only revealed post-completion. This could spell worry for both the occupants and the physical structure. Improper waste management or less-than-ideal conditions with the drainage system, for example, can cause flooding, or create a hazardous environment.
It should be understood that mechanical work is done alongside other services, be it electrical or structural. This is done to optimize the project and to guarantee its buildability and safety for future use.
Construction project management is another aspect that belongs to the broad spectrum of construction services. While construction managers may occasionally be involved in manual labor, they are most often responsible for the planning-heavy and delegation side of things. These are the people that make sure that throughout the construction phase, every standard is met, no budget blowouts take place, and that the project can be completed without experiencing any delays.
Project managers are constantly in close collaboration and communication with stakeholders and other people who are directly involved in the project. A general project manager, for example, would also collaborate with a project engineer, estimators, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, architects, laborers, or subcontractors.
They need to make sure that every activity taking place on a construction site is executed properly and goes according to schedule. It’s understandable that they may not necessarily have in-depth knowledge about a particular aspect of the project, which is why they need to work closely with the other key players.
In this short guide, you’ve learned about some of the many types of construction services in the Philippines. These include the following: electrical works, structural works, mechanical works, equipment supply & installation, and project management.
As mentioned before, these services are not done independently of one another. Rather, they need to be executed all at once due to several structural, mechanical, and electrical considerations.
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