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We all know the hassles that come with making preparations for a holiday. However, the most difficult thing is getting a visa for the destination we intend to visit. Going for a vacation outside India isn't just about packing your bags or choosing an exotic destination location, it is a rather long drawn affair and there is a lot of planning to do. The most important of them all is the procurement and management of visas to enter the country you plan to visit. To get that to happen, an interview at the respective consulate is imperative and despite hours of documentation, there is always the downright fatal chance of your visa being rejected. In order to solve this dreaded happening situation, how about visiting places that provide on arrival visa for Indian citizens? Sounds good, right? So here are 10 countries that offer visa on arrival for us, Indians:

Waterproofing is expected to be strong as long as building stands. But once waterproofing is damaged, the impact in form of cost and damaged it has on the facility, is unexplainable. The cost of mending it again is twice the cost of waterproofing.

Structural engineers might have often heard of the saying that 'earthquakes do not kill people, buildings do'. It is so true, and we have learnt this the hard way. Recently Nepal experienced one of the worst earthquakes. Buildings got razed from the face of earth and there were several casualties reported. While we cannot prevent earthquakes, it is definitely possible to ensure that the damage caused due to this natural disaster is minimal. This is possible via earthquake resistant buildings and cities.

Building information modeling is only as good as the information that is fed into it. While using BIM for cost estimation, it is solely an estimator's responsibility to develop information database that is useful for estimation. Cost estimation, i.e. the 5Th dimension of BIM, constitutes of multiple layers of activities, including cost planning, quantity extraction, and verification of - MEP, structural and rebar fabrication models and visualization of series of activities with corresponding accrued costs and verifying the same.

BIM can contribute in bringing transparency between all stakeholders. The root of BIM is "the single source of truth", and the industry recognizes that information transparency is more than important, than ever. But the truth is that it's a collective practice, where stakeholders look at it in their own commercial interest.

Watch what's left of a once distinguished architectural legacy be destroyed because our city is run by idiots. Consider this quote: ""Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," Alderman Matlak said. "A lot of people don't want 19th-century buildings.I grew up in a frame house. My bedroom was 8 by 8. People don't want that now." Then - here's a wild idea. Maybe they might try moving into one of the neighborhoods that isn't historic? Which, in Chicago, is almost all of them, now? Speaking as somebody who lives in Chicago, I can report that the difference of opinion between the developers and the preservationists on this is not an honest one; the rate of demolition has not been exaggerated one bit..

As per Bambang Brodjonegoro, the Minister of National Development Planning of Indonesia, Jakarta is no longer going to be the capital of the country. President Joko Widodo has decided on relocating the capital of Indonesia on an "important decision". It is yet not known which location is going to be the new capital but if media reports are to be believed, it is probably going to be Palangkaraya, situated on Borneo's island.

This environment day, we come across a very disheartening news! The most revered river of our country, Ganga is now officially declared to be unfit for drinking and bathing as per CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). Ganga is not just any river for most of the Indians, insteadit has been carrying a special spiritual significance.People from all over flock to take a dip in this 'holy' river. Leave apart drinking, but even bathing is considered detrimental now. As per their report, there are mere seven spots from where the river Ganga passes, which can be used for consumption after disinfection. Also, only 18 spots are being considered fit for bathing,whereas, 62 areas from where the river flows areunfit for the same purpose.

Alejandro de la Vega Zulueta's work is a marriage of art and architecture and when he is faced with a creative clock, his 'Go-to Therapist' is his preoccupation with the evolution of forms!

Procurement process is rigid and relies on a bureaucratic outlook which isn't favorable for smaller firms. The existing UK procurement rules, or at least the Scottish regulations, go beyond than the requirement by the EU and therefore; Brexit is questionable to have a substantial impression on procurement.

A retrofit, traditional energy overhaul of a building that includes replacingmechanical systems, windows, insulation, and other features during a remodel is quite a costly affair, as it is not a model that can be deployed rapidly or at scale.

A retrofit, traditional energy overhaul of a building that includes replacing mechanical systems, windows, insulation, and other features during a remodel is quite a costly affair, as it is not a model that can be deployed rapidly or at scale.

Working on design-impacted change is inherent to the responsibility of architecture. Check out the portable modular housing solution that People's Architecture Office proposes for China, where land is held exclusively by the government and the construction of private homes is reserved for the very wealthy.

A beautiful home, is what each one of us aspires to have. Whether it is a huge mansion or a small apartment, our focus always remains the living room couch, the bed and stylish storage. However; great interior design is always about the details.

Laser scanning is getting ever so popular in the building design and construction industry, especially for large scale expansion, renovation, building restoration and retrofitting projects. In addition to these, using Scan to BIM to upgrade a facility into a sustainable high performance building is also gaining pace.

A building is often judged by its outer shape, appeal and aesthetics. People often express a lot about how architecture should fullfill the needs of people and the environment in which a building is set in terms of design. However, the required consideration and emphasis on Structural Design is not given due weightage.

Building information modeling is no more the wonder word that the construction industry raved about. Today BIM has become vernacular of professionals working on building design and construction projects for large buildings and complex structures. The question that construction firms are asking is not about whether to implement BIM or not, now it is all about how it will be executed.

Five public beach walks are renewed in Usedom, Germany and their supporting structure is created from recycled plastic, while Kebony scots pine is chosen for the decking of visible surfaces. Kebony is the ideal choice for floor coverings and boardwalks due to its hardness and durability.

Stereoscopy, refers to creating an illusion of depth in a photograph or a two dimensional image. The idea is, to present two different, offset images separately to the right and the left eye. Both these offset images are combined in your brain, and give you the illusion of depth. Applying a similar concept to 3D models, where each eye sees a separate model is known as a 3D stereoscopic model.

Windy desi it is a free local community directory presenting information about Indian businesses operating in Chicago. Indian community in Chicago is an ultimate Indian business directory useful for everyone. Also, it is the fastest growing online community helping Indians live in Chicago.

The realm of fashion is usually ruled by the women, but is incomplete without the men. Men's fashion has now reached next level and they too do not wish to lag regarding looks, clothes and even accessories. We are sure that you would not like to miss on the top fashion bloggers of India and these sought after Instagram influencers.