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Payment Applications 101: A Guide to Pay Apps in Construction

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But a pay app is actually a collection of supporting documents that first and second tier contractors submit to request payment. The construction contract will typically define the process for submitting a pay app, the documents to include, and the deadline for submission. Contractors get paid for the work they document.

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What’s the difference between RFIs, Submittals and Specifications?

Fieldwire

The construction RFI is a formal written process in which parties, such as the contractor and designer, clarify information gaps in construction documents. Specifications, often called specs, in construction documents usually include information about the project’s materials, the timeline, methods and requirements.

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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide

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Many types of documents during construction make up submittals. In most cases, project managers usually attach these documents or submissions to the project manual for easy accessibility and to provide information to all stakeholders. This can also lead to disconnected operations due to the lack of central document control.

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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide

Lets Build

Many types of documents during construction make up submittals. In most cases, project managers usually attach these documents or submissions to the project manual for easy accessibility and to provide information to all stakeholders. This can also lead to disconnected operations due to the lack of central document control.

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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide

Lets Build

Many types of documents during construction make up submittals. In most cases, project managers usually attach these documents or submissions to the project manual for easy accessibility and to provide information to all stakeholders. This can also lead to disconnected operations due to the lack of central document control.

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How to Do a Takeoff in Construction: A Step-by-Step Guide   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In many cases, estimators refer to the project plans, models, and documents, then begin creating the list of materials from there. . In practice, construction takeoffs are incredibly detailed documents that outline the specific types of materials required, along with their measurements and pricing.

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The Power of Augmented Reality (AR) in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In healthcare, AR is being used to visualize organs or simulate procedures. Mixed reality combines virtual reality and augmented reality to immerse users in visual content while letting them remain aware of their physical surroundings. Augmented can be used to track and document how projects are progressing. What is AR?