The Constructor

MARCH 23, 2012

Punching shear is most common, and is a major design consideration, in flat slab construction. When the total shear force exceeds the shear resistance of the slab, the slab will be pushed down around the column, or this can be viewed as the column being punched through the slab. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 17, 2018

Consultant / Client Quantity Surveyor or PQS They perform a wide array of activities which range from cost planning, value management, feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis, life cycle costing, tendering, valuation, dispute resolution and cost estimating. He/she reports daily to the lead partner of the surveying firm.

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Rory Woolsey

JANUARY 30, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Heaven, Hell and Estimating: They say that all good jokes are based on bits of truth. I don’t know if this is the case with all humor but it does hit close to home with a joke I heard about the estimating skills of us engineers.

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Rory Woolsey

APRIL 24, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. I realize this is a repeat but for one I dont have any extra time this week and two scope cannot be over emphasized in the construction estimating process. Scoping complicated projects is like eating an elephant; one bite at a time.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2012

Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 12, 2012

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Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. I have been compiling and reviewing Job Order Contracting cost estimates (proposals) for over 20 years and I actually had a bit of an awakening at this symposium. For this cost estimator this was always uncomfortable.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

Even experience in extensive design in academic context can provide only limited perspective in engineering decision making. From these experiences from past, the common causes of structural failures are understood. 2) poor communication between the fabricators and erectors. (3)

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Rory Woolsey

MAY 31, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. “ What are the” appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?” The phase of design that a project is in will also influence the markups used.

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Rory Woolsey

APRIL 4, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Thrifty, speedy estimating software coupled with unit cost construction data does NOT an accurate estimate make!!! Budgetary estimating is just another pesky necessity that gets in the way of progress. Wednesday, April 4, 2012.

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Rory Woolsey

APRIL 15, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Construction management in a nutshell is the planning, organizing, implementing and controlling of a projects time, costs, resources and cash flow. He is known nationally for his expertise in estimating. Budgetary Estimating.

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BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

This article will identify the primary causes of engineering failures, define proactive versus reactive maintenance, recognize the reasons for deferred maintenance, and identify the financial and safety risks related to deferred maintenance. The longer maintenance is deferred, the more the structure deteriorates. Webb Wright, P.E.,

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The Constructor

JANUARY 13, 2012

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

The building, designed by C.Y. Lee & partners and constructed primarily by KTRT Joint Venture and Samsung Engineering & Construction, is the world’s tallest completed skyscraper according to the CTBUH , the arbiter of tall building height.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 14, 2011

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Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. I heard the Critical Path Method (CPM) defined once as a management technique for losing your shirt under perfect control! At the heart of and crucial to controlling costs is an accurate cost estimate which translates into a cost budget.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

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Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Ed Carrigan asked: “Do you believe there is a savings between JOC program and a bidding process (design-bid-build)?” The database is at the heart of JOC just like bidding documents are at the heart of a design-bid-build delivery.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Shoring is designed to prevent collapse where shielding is only designed to protect workers when collapses occur. concrete structures shoring, in this case also referred to as falsework, provides temporary support until the concrete becomes hard and achieves the desired strength to support loads.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

Emphasizing collaborative communication between the key players in the design and preconstruction phases of a project has a positive impact on long-term results. Team members are frequently more interested in meeting short-term individual goals, rather than the project’s long-term end goal.

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The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

Related posts: POST TENSIONING IN REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS IN REPAIR OF STRUCTURES STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION STAGE HOT WEATHER CONCRETING COLD WEATHER / WINTER CONCRETING Q&A: how to get admission into iit for post graduate courses , what is the gate score required?

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ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

That may mean projects are not sufficiently funded to ensure a high-quality outcome or to withstand surprises that result in added costs and slimmer margins. Underbid projects. For many project-based CFO’s, having the ability to estimate what a project will cost is a necessary skill to have, but a difficult one to master.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. Today, he leads a team that solves complex problems every day and improves project workflows.”

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ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

That may mean projects are not sufficiently funded to ensure a high-quality outcome or to withstand surprises that result in added costs and slimmer margins. Underbid projects. For many project-based CFO’s, having the ability to estimate what a project will cost is a necessary skill to have, but a difficult one to master.

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The Constructor

MARCH 23, 2012

If the core remains in this position then it must be designed explicitly for the torsion. However, this arrangement lacks the good torsional stiffness of the previous arrangements due to the eccentricity of the core. It is far preferable to adopt a symmetrical arrangement to avoid this.

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Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. Accompanying the technical documentation are instructions for creating the HVACie files using commercial design software. Construction Engineering Research Laboratory.

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Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. Accompanying the technical documentation are instructions for creating the HVACie files using commercial design software. Construction Engineering Research Laboratory.

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Rory Woolsey

MARCH 10, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. I realize that I promised a blog with topics on construction estimating and this is not exactly on topic but it is very much related and relevant. He is known nationally for his expertise in estimating. Budgetary Estimating.

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Building Information Management

JULY 20, 2012

For example, the detailed modelling of a toilet flush lever could include many facets and extrusions, and at the early stages of design generic objects have little need for very high levels of detail. So as a project develops, the specifier uses concept objects, detailed objects and (based on our work with manufacturers) proprietary objects.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Director of Project Management and Division Leader. Justin Maryak is the Director of Project Management and Division Leader at Auld & White Constructors (AWC), where he oversees the direction and leadership of project execution for the firm. . Senior Construction Project Manager. Project Manager.

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The Constructor

MARCH 23, 2012

But to do this, the designer must understand fully the behaviour of the structure. The intention to discuss is: The behaviour of combined shear wall and framed structures, Methods of apportioning loads, and Failure modes of shear walls.

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Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

2M Design Consultants, Inc. Bork Architectural Design, Inc. BRC Acoustics & Audiovisual Design. Catherine Hall Designs, LLC. Chapman Construction / Design. Design AVEnues LLC. Development Management Associates, LLC. Diversified Design Group LLC. Early New England Home Designs.

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