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The Preconstruction Phase: Understanding the Process & Risks

Levelset

Before a construction project can begin, there is a lot of planning, number-crunching, designing, and scheduling that needs to occur. An architect, designer, or design-bid contractor will perform planning and engineering services for a prospective project owner, providing them with the information they need to move forward.

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What is Building Construction | Steps & Processes of Building Construction | Application of Building Construction | How to do Planning of Building Construction

CivilJungle

Frequently, property owner plays a role as the laborer, payer & design team leader. All building construction projects possess few common elements – design, financial & legal purposes. Design Process. Building Permits. Are the project designs correctly established to begin the construction?

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Improper or Deficient Site Investigation Can Cause Problems

Best Practices Construction Law

Owners typically retain a geotechnical consultant, either directly, or indirectly though the designer. In some instances, the designer has not been given accurate utility locations by the owner. In some roadway rehabilitation projects, the designer bases his or her design on original as-built drawings.

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Improper or Deficient Site Investigation Can Cause Problems

Best Practices Construction Law

Owners typically retain a geotechnical consultant, either directly, or indirectly though the designer. In some instances, the designer has not been given accurate utility locations by the owner. In some roadway rehabilitation projects, the designer bases his or her design on original as-built drawings.

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19 Different Types of Slabs in Construction | What Is a Slab

CivilJungle

Unsustainable Materials. The three materials used in monolithic domes are not the most environmentally products. Permits and Property Value. Building a monolithic dome may require special permits depending on the type of structure. If it’s a standard pitch, building materials are comparatively cheaper.

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How to Estimate Construction Costs   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Plus, “as many as 86% of projects are found to exceed their initial estimate, each construction project costing an average 28% more than anticipated.” Blown budgets result from many reasons, from poor communication and missing data to scope creep to external factors like material price increases. Does location matter?

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Are Cowboy Boots Good for Construction?

Work Gearz

The reason behind this is that it permits a cowboy’s foot to be as flexible as possible. Toe design. Work boots, on the other hand, are designed to get the job done and, with a few exceptions, including curved, squared, or broad square toe boxes with protective steel toe or composite toes for added protection.