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Preconstruction Meeting: A Quick Guide to Success   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As one of the main contributors to cost and time overrun, change orders are a nightmare for all. The stark realities of complex coordination, inspection timelines, and closeout seem mercifully far away. Contract review Review all contracts, plans, and legal documents with all stakeholders.

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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

The Constructor

Use of Precast Concrete in frames: There are two main types of precast building frame. The structural frame consists of slabs, beams and columns. Structural frames are mainly used for offices, car parks and retail developments. The cross-wall frame consists of floor slabs and solid walls. It is used mainly for hotels, schools and hospitals.

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TYPES OF PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING & FEATURES

The Constructor

This allows a greater performance from the cladding panel than simple building enclosure. Panels can be manufactured in many shapes and sizes, but mainly they are either storey height spanning from floor to floor, or spandrel panels forming a sill wall beneath windows.

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PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS FOR FORMWORK & RELEASE AGENTS

The Constructor

Depending on how big or complicated the pour is, the inspection may just take few minutes or it could take hours. Only when the formwork has been approved, may the pour take place. There are different release agents depending on what material is used for the formwork.

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TYPES OF PRECAST COMPONENTS IN A BUILDING

The Constructor

Precast Beams: There are two main categories of beams: Internal beams – where floor loading is approximately symmetrical External beams – where floor loading is predominantly non-symmetrical. The main types of precast columns are: Edge columns – symmetrical in one direction. Internal columns – symmetrical in all directions.

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What Are As Built Drawings?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

But in all seriousness, with the hundreds and thousands of steps and documents needed to complete just one project, as-builts might be overlooked for their importance. As-built drawings are documents that make it easy to compare and contrast between designed and final specifications. Key Takeaways. What Is an “As-Built?” .

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Foundation Repair Company Gives Tips on Earthquake Preparedness

Julian Construction

« Foundation Repair Company Warns of Foundations Issues with Older Homes | Main. A major earthquake can uproot trees, collapse buildings, bridges and parking structures, and buckle roads.” You should also keep in this kit valuable documents, important phone numbers, and extra money.” Inspection Consultation.