Engineering insights, project stories and news from the Geotech & Structures team.
Confused by katha, bigha, shotok and decimal? This complete guide explains every land unit used in Bangladesh, how they convert to square feet, regional differences, and common mistakes to avoid when buying a plot.
এক কাঠায় কত শতক? এক বিঘায় কত কাঠা? জমির সব একক, রূপান্তরের সহজ নিয়ম, উদাহরণসহ হিসাব এবং জমি কেনার সময় যে ভুলগুলো এড়াতে হবে — সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা গাইড।
From checking land documents and soil testing to design, RAJUK approval, construction and handover — a practical 12-step roadmap for building a safe house or apartment building in Dhaka and other cities of Bangladesh.
জমি কেনা জীবনের সবচেয়ে বড় বিনিয়োগগুলোর একটি। প্রতারিত না হতে দলিল, খতিয়ান, নামজারি, খাজনা, মামলা, মাটির অবস্থা ও দামের হিসাবসহ ১৫টি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বিষয়ের চেকলিস্ট।
A plot can look perfect and still hide soft clay, filled land or a high water table. Learn what a soil test is, how it works, what the report tells your engineer and how it saves money and prevents structural failure.
সুন্দর নকশা ও দামি মালামালের চেয়েও বেশি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ মাটির সক্ষমতা। সয়েল টেস্ট কী, কীভাবে হয়, রিপোর্টে কী থাকে এবং কেন এটি আপনার টাকা ও নিরাপত্তা দুটোই বাঁচায় — বিস্তারিত বাংলায়।
ছাদ ঢালাইয়ে কত ব্যাগ সিমেন্ট লাগে? রডের ওজন কীভাবে বের করবেন? ১০০ বর্গফুট দেয়ালে কত ইট? সহজ সূত্র, ধাপে ধাপে উদাহরণ এবং ফ্রি ক্যালকুলেটরসহ সম্পূর্ণ গাইড।
A curated look at leading civil engineering, structural design and construction firms in Bangladesh — and what makes each stand out.
A practical guide to selecting the best civil engineering firm in Dhaka for safe, economical and reliable building design.
Discover the qualities that define the best structural design firm in Bangladesh and how to identify one for your project.
How engineers design safe foundations for tall buildings on the soft soils common across Bangladesh.
Why subsoil investigation is the essential first step before designing any foundation.
A clear comparison of reinforced concrete and steel structures to help you choose the right system.
How modern engineering makes buildings safer against earthquakes in seismically active Bangladesh.
Understand what a Detailed Engineering Assessment is and when your building needs one.
The foundation is the most critical element of any tall building. Here's why getting it right is non-negotiable.
How structural retrofitting strengthens existing buildings to meet modern safety standards.
How weak and soft soils are strengthened so construction can proceed safely.
How prefabricated vertical drains and preloading turn weak soils into stable ground for infrastructure.
A simple explanation of how construction cost is estimated and what affects the final figure.
What a structural engineer actually does and why they are essential to a safe building.
Detailed Engineering Assessment and retrofitting can make aging buildings safe again.
A beginner-friendly guide to pile foundations and the situations that require them.
A plain-language introduction to the Bangladesh National Building Code and why it matters.
An overview of fire safety design that protects lives and property in modern buildings.
The essential questions that help you hire the right structural design consultant with confidence.
