In the Philippines, there are five (5) types of construction.

It ranges from the least to the

CHAPTER IV
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
Section 401. Types of Construction. For purposes of this Code, all buildings proposed for
construction shall be classified or identified according to the following types:
(1) Type I. Type I buildings shall be a wood construction. The structural elements
may be any of the materials permitted by this Code.
(2) Type II. Type II buildings shall be of wood construction with protective fire-
resistant materials and one-hour fire-resistive throughout: Except, that
permanent non-bearing partitions may use fire-retardant treated wood within the
framing assembly.
(3) Type III. Type III buildings shall be of masonry and wood construction.
Structural elements may be any of the materials permitted by this Code: Provided,
that the building shall be one-hour fire-resistive throughout. Exterior walls shall be
of incombustible fire-resistive construction.
(4) Type IV. Type IV buildings shall be of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry
construction. Walls, ceiling, and permanent partitions shall be of incombustible
fire-resistive construction: Except, that permanent non-bearing partitions of one-
hour fire-resistive construction may use fire-retardant treated wood within the
framing assembly.
(5) Type V. Type V buildings shall be fire-resistive. The structural elements shall be
of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction. Walls, ceilings, and
permanent partitions shall be of incombustible fire-resistive construction.
8 MODERN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
Building construction methods have experienced significant facelift in recent times with
innovative technologies being harnessed optimally for improving the qualitative index of
buildings.

This has spelled considerable advantages for end users like us who can remain immune
from recurrent expenses on repairs and other incidental building-related jobs.
Construction lead time has also been reduced and building costs have been rationalized.

This post takes you through 8 techniques that have given the much-needed fillip to the
most primitive human pursuit that still exists i.e. construction.
1. 3D Volumetric Construction

Using this modular construction technology, 3D units are produced in controlled factory
settings using needful construction and building materials.

Finished units are transported to site in various modules, basic structural blocks or final
touched up units with all amenities installed, for assembly. Blocks can be erected rapidly
at site and properties of concrete like fire retardant, sound resistivity, thermal mass etc.
are retained.
2. Precast Flat Panel Modules

These are primarily wall and floor modules which are manufactured away from the actual
site and then transported to site for erection. Load bearing components like decorative
cladding and insulation panels can also be produced.

Also called cross-wall construction, the technology has gained momentum due to
seamless adherence to specifications and ease as well as swiftness of construction.
3. Tunnel Formwork System

With this tunnel technique, construction is paced up for cellular structures of repetitive
patterns through the building of monolithic walls or units in a single operation per day.

Expeditious work is achieved by deploying formwork and readily mixed concrete with the
convenience and agility of factory conditions. Formworks in tunnel form are stacked and
used at the site with cranes.
4. Flat Slabbing Technology

This technique utilizes the simplicity of contemporary formwork for quickly building flat
slabs to facilitate easy and swift placing of horizontal amenities and for partitioning.

Maximization of pre-fabricated services occurs as services can be carried out in an

Every top-notch building Construction Company is using the same as internal layouts can
be conveniently modified for accommodating alterations at a later date. Further,
reinforcement needed is lesser which cuts down labour costs significantly.
5. Pre-cast Foundation Technique

Foundations can be built swiftly with precast concrete units which are produced in a
factory and are high on quality quotient. Strength is imparted to foundation related building
construction materials through interconnected concrete piles.

This technique allows construction work to progress even in inclement weather and
minimizes excavation activity.
6. Hybrid Concrete Building Technique
This technique expedites construction turnaround time by blending the advantages of
concrete pre-casting with the in-situ building. Quality improves, whereas the cost of
construction plummets.

Hybrid concrete structures are easy to build, competitive in nature and perform
consistently.
7. Thin Joint Masonry Technique

Utilization of this technique leads to the reduction of the quantum of mortar applied by
slashing it depth from 10mm to lesser than 3mm. Consequently, mortar can be laid swiftly
with enhanced productivity on the longer wall panels.

With large sized concrete blocks, higher construction efficiency along with significant cost
reduction can be achieved. Within a single day, the number of mortar courses laid is
higher as curing of mortar takes place quickly without compromising on bonding strength
resulting in the elimination of floating problem.
8. Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) Technique

ICF technique employs polystyrene blocks that feature twin walls and can be rapidly put
together for creating building wall formwork. The formwork is then pumped in with high
quality, ready mixed, factory-made concrete.

The building construction process becomes fool-proof and the resultant structure has a
high level of sound and thermal insulation.

References:

PD 1096. National Building Code of the Philippines

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Prepared by:

Ar. Amirah Krisha Casas