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Commercial Construction Trends: Why More Clients Are Choosing the Design-Assist Model

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While we’re big fans of design-build construction, wherein the contractor fully “quarterbacks” the project by taking ownership of all elements, from selecting architecture and engineering firms to subcontractor partners, another great option we’re seeing more and more clients choose recently is the design-assist construction model.

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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

Lets Build

The business models, though, are of two forms — it’s either design, bid, build where the project owner chooses a contractor after the design phase or design-build where both design and construction phases are done by one contractor. Stakeholders then perform feasibility testing accordingly. Initiation. Communication.

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The Utah Preconstruction Lien Process Explained

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This includes services such as land surveying, preparing drawings and specifications, and more. Keep in mind that a foreclosure action is a lawsuit , so you should consult with a Utah construction attorney to help guide you through this process. Preconstruction liens v. construction liens.

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Grilled Salmon in Grape Leaves and should the UK Governments’ dabble in BIM?

DebunkTheBIM

For example, when I explain the difference between ‘informative’ and ‘instructive’ DRAWINGs I usually still get somewhere… but, when I try to apply the same concept to digital models – I almost always draw a blank. Not a guarantee for quality but a contractually much safer bet for the client.

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The role of quantity surveyor for construction project

Construction Cost Estimating

Quantity surveyors perform as consultants to the owner mutually for the public and private on major building and construction projects. BOQ is This is assessed from design drawings, applicable for tendering & progress payments by the contractors, for variations and changes and ultimately for statistics, taxation and valuation.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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The GPEC chief added that he expects the Apple development in Mesa to draw other high-tech enterprises to the region. “Locating this Innovation Center in [the Atlanta area] makes good business sense because we can draw from a deep pool of local talent,” said Randy Mott, GM’s chief information officer. production of a Lexus.

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How to Estimate Construction Costs   

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Accurate construction cost estimates help determine if a project is feasible to build within a budget. If a project is overestimated, a contractor may lose out on an important bid and tarnish a relationship with an owner. In other words, any cost incurred to see a project through must fall under this heading.