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The high cost of low maintenance

BD+C

Cracking and spalling in the overhead concrete pan joist framing on the roof level as well as distressed concrete and post-tensioned tendon corrosion at the roof joists were also observed. The life cycle cost analysis provides knowledge of the concrete, environment, and structure. He can be reached at jbalma@walterpmoore.com.

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Why You Should Make 4D Construction Sequencing ‘Business as Usual’ – and How To Do It

Autodesk Construction Cloud

However, 4D construction sequencing adds a crucial component of the formula for project management success – time. here are a few reasons you need to invest the time: De-risking projects : Predictive visualisation through 4D sequencing offers stakeholders a comprehensive view of a project's timeline.

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Construction Specifications

Construction Cost Estimating

A specification (often abbreviated as spec) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document. It consists of 50 Divisions, to be applied for integrating facility life cycle and maintenance information into the building knowledge base.

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CULTURE, TECHNOLOGY/SOCIAL MEDIA, & BIM

Building Information Management

Unproductive ad hoc processes traditionally associated with the design, construction and management of the built environment are being replaced by robust life-cycle management and efficient project delivery methods. well documented. Fast and timely delivery of projects. Operations). delivery methods.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Construction specifications - vital.

Construction Cost Estimating

A specification (often abbreviated as spec ) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document. It consists of 50 Divisions , to be applied for integrating facility life cycle and maintenance information into the building knowledge base. 01100 Special Project Procedures.

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Developing a Job Order Contracting Program

Building Information Management

The article introduces the Center for Job Order Contracting Excellence (CJE) and the first documented performance of JOCs. The simplified design documents and acquisition process eliminates the need for complicated and repetitive contract documents for similar or standard type construction. Submit the bid.

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LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

There are multiple alternative forms of estimates including conceptual, square foot, building, system, life-cycle, etc. The primary focus here is upon detailed line item construction cost estimates as they should be considered mandatory before any final construction project is approved and begun.