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4BT OpenCost(TM) Local Market Granular Cost Data an RSmeans Alternative?

Job Order Contracting

4 Supported by secure cloud technology and information management practices (NIST, CMMC LvL 3 compliant) enabling Program, Project, Proposal, Estimate, Workorder, Document, and Issues/Task Mangement, and more. Built Environ. Million datapoints updated quarterly. #3 Additionally, assembly costs for 0.1 doi: 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1111563

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Benefits of precast concrete construction

Construction Cost Estimating

Precast concrete is one type of construction under which casting is done in a recyclable mould or “form” and cured in a controlled surrounding as well as transmitted to the construction site and hoisted into place. Precast design and fabrication of elements begin when the construction site is under survey or earthworks.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

Evidence of this trend in focus for healthier environments is highlighted by one of the top architectural firms: “Now more than ever, public spaces are poised to become the grand lobbies and public waiting rooms of neighborhoods and cities,” says Gensler associate Michael Wagner on the company’s blog.

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BIM for Reinforced Concrete – Rebar clash prevention

BIM & Beam

This article is the continuation of a conversation that I started with the blog post depicting the value of BIM for Concrete and continued with from 2D to 3D with rebar detailing. There are several enablers helping rebar detailers be successful and deliver clean and precise instructions for rebar fabricators and installers.

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Looking Toward the Future of Bamboo in Asia

Natural Building

Unlike fabricated materials, the naturally-grown plant comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, making it difficult to generalize norms and standards around construction methods. Construction techniques require skill, especially when used in conjunction with steel, concrete, or glass. mage © Arch-Exist. Image © Eric Dinardi.

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11 Ways to Improve Construction Business & Project Outcomes at AU 23

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This year at AU 2023, Autodesk has sessions that will help attack cost while embracing construction technology, planning collaboratively, and practicing sustainability. We can’t wait to see you next month at AU 2023 in Las Vegas (or virtually)! This year’s event is shaping up to be our most exciting one yet.

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Why Do Construction Workers Wear Orange?

Work Gearz

The environment that a construction worker works in is hazardous and uncertain where accidents can happen any moment. High colour contrast between clothes and the work environment against which it is perceived improves worker visibility, thus keeping them safe. . Construction work is not an easy job.

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