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Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC) has gained recognition as a highly impact construction material due to its enhanced durability and superior mechanical properties. This research focuses on the incorporation of carbon fibers into cementitious matrices to enhance the composites’ toughness, tensile strength, and resistance to cracking deformation. Carbon fibers, noted for their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and lightweight characteristics, have garnered considerable interest across multiple industries. This study conducts comprehensive assessments of the compressive, tensile, and flexural strengths to evaluate the mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced concrete (CFRC). The results demonstrate a significant enhancement in the strength characteristics of the composites with the addition of carbon fibers. In particular, there are notable improvements in flexural strength. The study also examines the impact of varying fiber lengths and concentrations on the performance of CFRC, providing valuable insights into the optimal fiber parameters needed to achieve maximum mechanical properties. These findings underscore the potential of CFRC as a viable alternative to conventional concrete reinforcements, offering improved durability and performance for construction applications.

Identification of leakage sources is itself a perplexing process and needs expert views from experienced work and trade specific professionals. Comprehensive strategies relevant to work methodologies are to be implemented that prioritises durability and efficacy of waterproofing system. Leakages when identified at final stages of building handovers induces a high cost in repair and maintenance of defects pertaining to waterproofing failures or due to non-consideration of leakage prevention measures at the design and specification establishment stages. Despite of a thorough technical knowledge even seasoned civil engineering professionals and even waterproofing specialists are not aware of the probable root causes of observed leakages. Various factors contributing to leakages through different areas of buildings are mentioned along with preventive measures in relation to process enhancement, workmanship, materials, etc. in relation to prevention of leakages. Photographic examples of different types of leakages are provided for an easy understanding of non-technical users regarding the kind of defect being discussed. This study represents a comprehensive review of different types of leakages observed in buildings and their root causes. Solutions based on type of leakage along with the specific materials and method orientation for the relevant leakages is also covered in the study. Waterproofing is an essential aspect and integral part of building construction which ensures the durability, longevity, and structural integrity of buildings. Proper waterproofing safeguards the structure from observable and non-observable damages such as internal or external structural disintegration, Waterproofing although being a complicated activity, is highly generalized in terms of materials to be used. This research explores the different types of materials and their required specifications to be used or not to be used at a particular location in buildings along with listed reasons.

The need to improve existing structures has led to extensive research on strengthening techniques. Textile‐reinforced mortar (TRM) systems, which involve the integration of high‐strength fibers with inorganic matrix, have emerged as a highly promising and viable alternative. The objective of this research is to investigate the mechanical characteristics of inorganic mortar by examining different compositions involving sand, fibers, and cementitious materials. Various combinations were tested to evaluate their compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength. The findings indicated that a composite mixture (sample 12) comprising microsilica, silica sand, and optimized fibers demonstrated enhanced strength in all three assessments. Research highlights the significance of accurate mixing, additional components, and appropriate fibers to achieve intended performance of the mortar. The compatibility of the mortar is checked with substrate surface and textile sheet. Mortar is evaluated for splitting bond strength, slant shear test, direct pull‐off bond strength, and pull‐out strength. These results provide information about the strength and bonding characteristics of the mortar in different test scenarios. Values indicate how well the mortar performs with the substrate surface and the textile sheet under various types of stresses and loading conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The construction business currently contributes 13% of the world's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and it is anticipated that by the year 2030, its value would have increased by 85%, reaching $15.5 billion globally. China, the United States of America, and India are the three countries that are most responsible for the demand in the building business. Keeping subcontractors, contractors, designers, clients, and other parties routinely supplied with vast amounts of information has been one of the most challenging difficulties in the construction industry. The application of Information Technology (IT) has significantly contributed to the integration of disparate pieces of information within the context of widely dispersed construction projects. The construction sector, including the full construction value chain, is presently going through a period of transformation. The amount of money that is being invested into Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rising at a rate that is almost impossible to keep up with. Because of this, there is the potential to enhance the productivity of human work by forty percent and double the annual rates of economic growth by the year 2035. This research presents a discussion of the numerous methodologies that have been researched by the researchers along with a review of the artificial intelligence that is used in the construction industry, specifically Construction Project Management. Additionally, this research offers a review of the artificial intelligence that is utilized in the construction business.

Water is one of the most important resources on Earth. In every way, water is crucial to our daily existence. The amount of water that is available in cities is never enough to meet the entire demand. We must rely on water from underground sources because surface water is not readily available. The amount of rainwater that soaks into the subsurface and replenishes ground water has significantly decreased as a result of rapid urbanisation. In this instance, there must be additional supply to satisfy the demand. When it rains, pure rainwater can be gathered "wherever it falls" to instantly replace the water supply. The act of gathering and organising rainwater in a systematic way for later use is referred to as "rainwater harvesting". Two types of rainwater harvesting that could be used in the research region are rooftop and surface runoff harvesting. By adopting a rainwater harvesting system and constructing natural percolation pits, the groundwater level, soil moisture, and soil fertility can all be increased for plantations. Therefore, using this simple strategy typically leads to more vegetation, which raises the aesthetic value. This article examines every rainwater harvesting system established in the Maharashtra district of Sakri in Chhadvel Korde.

The construction sector has seen the potential of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to assist a transformation in the design and construction processes. The use of BIM throughout a building project for quality control and effective information use has received very little investigation, even though it can improve design quality by reducing dispute and rework. The promise of BIM application in quality management rests in its capacity to offer multi-dimensional data including design data and time sequence due to the compatibility of design data with quality and construction process with quality control. An evolutionary method of transforming the entire building process is the 5D BIM approach. This paper introduces BIM as a strong instrument for "model analysis, detection of clashes, simulation and evaluation." In addition, BIM offers a digital machine-readable representation of building data and various other processes to enhance design, development, operating processes and boost life-cycle building functions.