What Types of Construction are there?

There are numerous classification systems for construction projects and buildings. Things are frequently divided into categories based on the owners, the materials used, or the types of buildings. But there’s another method to divide things up, and it has to do with the required amount of fire resistance in a structure. 

• Type 1 Construction- Fire Resistive

This category includes any structure taller than 75 feet. High-rise structures are included in this category. Apartment buildings, workplaces, and hotels all fall into this category. Reinforced concrete and protected steel are used to construct the walls, floors, and roofs.

• Type 2 Construction- non Combustible

Type 2 buildings have non-combustible walls, partitions, columns, floors, and roofs, just like Type 1 buildings. Despite the fact that these structures usually have fire suppression systems, they are generally not covered with fire-resistant coatings and are prone to collapsing. Metal floors and metal roofs are common, together with masonry or tilt-slab walls.

This construction type includes newer school buildings, shopping malls, and freshly refurbished commercial complexes.

• Type 3 Construction- Ordinary

Brick-and-joist buildings, or Type III buildings, have reinforced masonry walls or tilt-slap walls. These are non-combustible materials. These buildings can be built on old or new structures. Traditionally framed roofs are common in older structures, whereas lightweight roof solutions are common in contemporary units. They may be used in schools, homes, and buildings.

• Type 4 Construction- Heavy Timber

Large pieces of lumber are used to construct Type IV structures, which are connected with metal plates and bolts. Before 1960, this was a typical practice, which is why heavy timber construction is so simple to recognize. This group usually includes old churches, factories, and barns.

• Type 5 Construction- Wood Frame

The most combustible construction type on this list is Type V structures. In this type of construction, both an external wall and an inner structural member can be combustible. Full or partial use of wood is made for floors, walls, and roofs. 

How does the Construction industry work?

At any given time, a typical construction site will have a diverse group of workers present. They could be construction workers such as scaffolders, crane drivers, electricians, and risk assessors who do risk assessments and ensure that personnel on the job follow health and safety standards. Basically, everyone involved in the project might be there at any given time.

Because construction sites can be crowded, workers must adhere to strict health and safety guidelines. Everyone on the premises must have the necessary training or experience and be able to demonstrate it. There are security checks in place to guarantee that everyone on site has proper ID cards, is where they need to be, and is accounted for.

Construction budgeting for Church Financing

The division of spending into hard and soft costs is one of the most basic and proven techniques to plan Church Financing Budgets. Soft expenses are any expenditures that aren’t immediately tied to the actual construction of the project in accounting terms.

According to our study and the International Facility Managers Association’s benchmarking, the average American church will spend $5.25 to $7.50 per square foot on janitorial services, utilities, and general maintenance each year (cost of operation).