Surprising facts about the construction sector
Construction has long history
Ever since the construction of Giza Pyramids in 2504 BC, construction sector evolved with the evolution of society. As society innovates and spreads, the construction sector also keeps on moving along the same trend. Construction sector makes up 7 percent of the United States’ GDP. In Pakistan, the average growth rate of construction industry revolves around 2 percent.
With the advancements in structural engineering and technology, construction sector have reshaped itself through centuries. The businesses that were majorly dominated by males are now shared by women participants as well. In the past, agricultural fields primarily relied upon traditional cropping methods, but now the latest technologies like drones, sprinklers and drip systems are used in this sector.
The construction industry has emerged on the basis of some definite fundamentals.
• Nature and strength of the materials used
• Architectural facilities
• Housing styles
• Construction timelines
• Size and height of the structures
• Seismic provisions
• Structural engineering
• Budgetary allocations
• Purposes of construction
The whole human history is characterized by the man’s sheer effort to improve his living and shelter. This gave birth to some amazing facts in the world of construction.
• Mesopotamians used bricks for construction
• Egyptians introduced the use of stone in construction
• It took 85 years to complete enormous Giza Pyramids
• Each year, around 5 billion cubic yard concrete is produced for construction
• Introduction of steam engine proved revolutionary for construction sector
• The Indian subcontinent pioneered Turkish, Persian and Anglo-Arabian construction designs
• In china, a construction company has built a 57-storey skyscraper in just 19 days
• Rising to 830 meters, Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the world’s tallest building
• Construction sectors supports most of the industries
• Built in 1956, Southdale Center Mall is the first shopping mall of the US
• The net weight of the huge building structures is zero
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