How to gain an advantage in your MEP existing conditions documentation workflow
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MAY 20, 2024
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MAY 20, 2024
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BD+C
MAY 24, 2019
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released six revised contract documents designed for interior construction projects. The new interior contract documents will allow architects to better understand risks and responsibilities associated with designing building interiors, according to an AIA news release.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
A new integration simplifies payroll and time entry, expense management, and documents, certifications, and compliance management for construction AP
BD+C
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and the New Buildings Institute (NBI) have released Implementing an Outcome-Based Compliance Path in Energy Codes: Guidance for Cities, a document that provides guidance to help communities achieve energy goals.
FDR Safety
MAY 13, 2024
Documentation of infeasibility is extremely important because the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) has recognized feasibility when ruling on contested cases. The good news is that the OSHA Field Operations Manual and several OSHRC rulings can help defend a position of the infeasibility of guarding methods.
FDR Safety
MAY 13, 2024
Documentation of infeasibility is extremely important because the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) has recognized feasibility when ruling on contested cases. The good news is that the OSHA Field Operations Manual and several OSHRC rulings can help defend a position of the infeasibility of guarding methods.
Constructonomics
OCTOBER 25, 2015
Here are six emerging trends that look like good news for the construction industry and the broader world. New Materials. Whether that revolution will transform the industry in a way that manages to leave it intact remains to be seen, but, at least for now, the news seems positive. The Sharing Economy.
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 17, 2018
If it is required to develop a new building or refurbish surviving property, the owner should have arranged a document so that the work & other portions of the construction project can be performed systematically. In the design and construction part, various types of construction documents are utilized.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 11, 2023
Multiple stakeholders, countless instances of documentation, and rising risk have made it an industry long overdue for a digital revolution. The good news: construction companies are identifying project roadblocks and correcting errors faster by collaborating on a common project platform. . Construction has always been complex.
Safety Services Company
MAY 21, 2024
They also need to complete the necessary documentation. How to Stay Compliant with Swift Current Energy To maintain compliance with Swift Current and be considered during the hiring process, contractors must have all required contractor data posted on the platform, along with necessary documentation for their compliance process.
Construction Lawyer
JUNE 26, 2013
The American Institute of Architects has announced a series of new documents available with the latest version of the AIA Contract Documents software. These include new BIM and Digital Documents; a new document family, Program Management ; and three free guides.
Constructor Marketing that Works
AUGUST 6, 2013
By now, the world has already shifted its nano-second attention span from the fires in the west and the constant rain in the south (though residents around here will be busy drying out for the foreseeable future), to the next big nightly news headline. Big lesson: News sells. News shifts focus. News can also kill your sales.
Construction Dive
MAY 1, 2013
There is some “exciting” news emerging that involves building information modeling (BIM) levels of development (LOD), Rebecca McWilliams, an architect Donavan Hatem LLP, told professionals attending a webinar that WPL Publishing held last month. Read more.'
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 19, 2018
The good news, though, is that more and more contractors are looking for ways to improve productivity with technology, and many are seeing quite a bit of success. The not-so-good news is that many organizations adopt software at the project or regional level, so it often doesn’t connect the entire business.
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Plexxis Software is going to introduce drag and drop document storage which is compatible with the Drywall ERP estimating, digitaltakeoff , construction management software , and mobile app solution. This new application is still in beta stage and based on the world’s most excellent fortune 500 database platform.
Safety Services Company
MARCH 11, 2024
It streamlines the prequalification process by providing a centralized platform for contractors to manage their safety and compliance documentation. 72-hour turnaround time: Once you provide documentation requirements, we’ll get questions and issues resolved quickly. Complete the following information in *ISNetworld®.
BD+C
JANUARY 28, 2020
First published in 1962, the guide has become the authoritative document on building engineered wood floors, walls, and roofs, according to an APA, The Engineered Wood Association, news release. An updated APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30 , is now available.
Construction Junkie
OCTOBER 8, 2020
As the job is nearing its end, there are still a ton of forms, as-builts, warranty documents, O&M manuals, and other paperwork that need to be collected and put into binders to hand over to the project owner – a process that can take hundreds of man-hours, in some cases. More details can be found below. courtesy of Buildr.
Construction Marketing Ideas
MARCH 16, 2016
Project documents included a copy of the Steel Joist Institute Manual which directed that any joist girder that is nonstandard should bear the mark “SP.” The Court of Appeals agreed saying the symbol was not industry standard, was not included anywhere in the contract documents, and was not referenced in a legend to the drawings.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. trillion in 2020.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Engineering News-Record (ENR). RSMeans Cost Data, This document is for construction cost reference information. The gas and electric indexes started in 1924, and the water indexes started in 1957. ENR publishes several construction cost indexes including the Construction Cost Index (CCI) and the Building Cost Index (BCI).
FDR Safety
JULY 16, 2018
The good news is that FDRsafety can help. Without risk assessment and documentation of why the guard must be bypassed and a documented alternative method that achieves acceptable risk, you are ripe for OSHA citations. We recognize that your production may require a ring guard on a riveter being bypassed to produce certain parts.
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 20, 2020
You’ve watched the daily news reports. I am not going to even attempt to describe what has occurred over the past week. You’ve read it online. You’ve listened to the radio. And you’ve even had to adjust your own schedule to accommodate school closings.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
APRIL 6, 2021
But they cautioned that rising prices and erratic delivery schedules for key construction materials — as documented in their recent Construction Inflation Alert – and continued project cancellations could undermine the sector’s recovery. The rebound in March is certainly good news, but contractors face.
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 29, 2023
Firms have until 25 September to submit prequal documents with shortlisted firms invited to bid on 24 October. To obtain documents click here for the United Utilities procurement portal. Lot 2 Infrastructure: value £4.3bn – 10 places Water networks and waste water network pipelines, pumping stations & storage and reservoirs.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Teams need to work together to move a project forward—and construction document management plays a significant role here. Stakeholders must get their hands on various documents (including plans, models, and documents) at any given time. This is why mobility is essential in document management. The good news?
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
In April of 2018, UL issued an effective date notice establishing May 5, 2021 for the new requirements. But just months later in August, UL issued a new guidance document that allowed for “lack of handle movement” for a GFCI circuit breaker as an acceptable means for complying with “indication” requirement.
BD+C
MAY 31, 2019
The documents focus on Mechanical - Electrical - Plumbing (MEP) and Tenant Improvements (TI). The recurring nature of MEP and TI installments are important to consider, especially in the context of the full building lifespan,” according to a Pankow Foundation news release.
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2018
Funded through a grant from the Charles Pankow Foundation , the document provides answers to questions that project teams have about implementing IPD. Parties who are interested in not just learning about IPD but in actually doing it are hard pressed to find actionable information,” according to a news release from the Pankow Foundation.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 27, 2019
I wanted to share some exciting news with our current and future customers! Our auditor thoroughly reviewed our controls, procedures, and product documentation around our security practices and examined the security controls in our products and cloud platforms.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
Risk mitigation in project management helps prevent delays and rework, helping project managers provide stakeholders with timely access to reports, data, and documents while improving transparency and producing a higher quality of work. Risk 4 – Poor Documentation. 3 Primary Classifications of Construction Risks.
BD+C
JULY 16, 2019
The calculation methods in the document are intended to produce fire resistance rating times that are equivalent to the results obtained from the standard fire test, ASTM E119, according to an ASCE news release. The calculation methods are for use as an alternative to laboratory test results.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Fortunately, you can overcome these hurdles by using ACC Connect to sync drawings, field reports, and documents in the cloud. And since the information stays in sync, teams know that they can get the documents and information they need in the application they use most. . SharePoint . 2: Project Management. 4: Performance Tracking.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Accessible, version-controlled documents —BIM software solutions simplify data management and expand accessibility of documents to the entire team. View, markup, and revision capabilities make changes visible to everyone in one source document to ensure everyone is working with the most recent data at all times. in 2016 to 10.4
Construction Superintendent Magazine
APRIL 15, 2024
The two documents provide a perspective on the North American construction industry in 14 key markets. International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall has released its latest Crane Index and quarterly Construction Cost Report.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 21, 2022
BIM SyncShare is a cloud-based distributed document management system that gives project stakeholders the opportunity to create shared working folders which deliver files between internal servers and external locations. Docs Manager allows users to manage documents, issues, and reports. Docs Manager .
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 11, 2013
When you hire a new employee, you are well advised to properly document the process, as you may have certain reporting requirements depending on your construction project. The Breaking News.
Lets Build
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Only the points & documents will not be copied to the new project. Clickable URLs, list settings on mobile, and attach documents easier! ?. Sometimes you need to add a link to an external domain on Aproplan, whether it is a link to a photo, a specific document or a simple website. . Sort your form templates ?.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 23, 2024
Files | Search Multi-page PDFs – Members can now search for text matches across multiple pages of PDF documents in the Files tool. The link to the document(s) within the email will stay the same for access within Cost Management. Additionally, project members can add a delete reasoning comment on web and mobile.
Construction Dive
JUNE 22, 2017
But, bad news delivered early is useful information. Bad news delivered late is a disaster! The article reviews such possible aspects of project communication as partnering, pre-construction audits, delegation, project trending, document trail, use of technology, log and schedule submittals and more.
Construction Lawyer
NOVEMBER 8, 2007
His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply? New AIA documents and Arbitration. Much is being written about the 2007 AIA Documents, which were released in early November. » November 08, 2007.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 12, 2018
Documentation is key for compliance, and it’s especially important if an accident ever does occur so you can demonstrate you followed the standard. For a regulation like this crane operator certification rule, contractors need to ensure employees receive the necessary safety training and keep records that the training took place.
FDR Safety
MARCH 19, 2020
Responding to all document and other information requests by the OSHA inspector. Good documentation of what happened during the inspection is essential to refuting any citation issued. During the Opening Conference, or some time during the inspection, the inspector will ask to see certain records and documents.
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