Construction Marketing
MAY 27, 2022
Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. Read on to learn about the advantages of fabric buildings.
HardHatChat
AUGUST 9, 2023
That’s why it’s important for a client/contractor team to manage expectations from the beginning so everyone has a realistic understanding of scheduling. The delivery of critical path items is important to the success of any project, and not just the items we or our subcontractors provide but owner-furnished equipment as well.
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HardHatChat
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
However, from time to time, we have to manage things that are out of our direct control – particularly when a project specifies owner furnished items (OFIs) or an owner vendor. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 16, 2023
The pioneering Zeal hotel will include the integration of renewable energy sources both on and within the building fabric, to deliver an exceptionally low Energy Usage Intensity below 55kWh/m 2 , generating more energy each year than it consumes.
Fieldwire
APRIL 11, 2022
While improved weather forecasting technology has helped contractors better plan for weather events, the scenario of weather-related rework is still fairly common, along with the domino effect of weather-impacted schedules followed by hastily performed work—a vicious cycle if not managed properly. Fabrication Issues. Design Issues.
Fieldwire
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
While this type of waste cannot be eliminated entirely, transportation waste can be minimized through better communication, coordination, and daily task management. This includes material being stored on-site or at the fabrication yard, work in progress, and unused tools or parts.
HardHatChat
MARCH 27, 2018
Not all that long ago, when I was still a young laborer in the field, many items such as millwork, ductwork and mechanical components were still frequently fabricated on the job site. Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future. Look at the installation of pre-cast concrete walls.
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