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Comfort Systems Road Map: A Plug-and-Play Residential Duct System

Pro Builder

Comfort Systems Road Map: A Plug-and-Play Residential Duct System. Considering several ideas, the team eventually landed on a simple, builder-friendly “plug-and-play” duct system located within conditioned space. Being able to visualize the system was very impactful,” says Jeff Townsend, national procurement manager for Pulte Homes. .

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New Construction Technology Worth Contractors’ Attention

Viewpoint Construction Technology

They’re helping designers who need to survey an area and visualize structures, since images from drones can help with the creation of building information models (BIM). Augmented reality is enabling field measurements and visualization of models. What should contractors have an eye toward implementing down the road?

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Bargaining Room v. False Claims: 5 Tips for Negotiation of Construction Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

Government on two road projects in South Carolina. Include visuals in the presentation of the claim. Any time a contractor can represent a point visually, the chances are greater that the point will be compre­hended and remembered. Be prepared. Do not negotiate against yourself.

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Digital Builder Ep 60: How Innovation and Technology Intersect

Autodesk Construction Cloud

While aesthetics plays a crucial role in construction, sometimes the most impressive facilities aren't only those with the most visually stunning features. Instead of bringing my project management expertise, I'll bring these different ideas and challenge the team. They are open to ideas but a little reluctant to use technology.

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Luminous Flux Vs Lumens | What Is Luminous Flux | What Are Lumens | How Bright Is 1000 Lumens

CivilJungle

In other words, it is the total radiant energy emitted by a source, evaluated according to its capacity to produce a visual sensation. To help you get an idea of the lumen scale, a standard 60-watt bulb puts out around 750-850 lumens of light. It is photometrically weighted radiant energy. How Bright Is 1000 Lumens.

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Steel detailers: BIM pioneers?

DebunkTheBIM

From all participants working in construction, steel manufacturers have managed to mimic manufacturing processes to highest degree. On one hand, I am delighted this is happening – and about time it is! On the other hand, am concerned.

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Lessons in Defensive Driving

Safety Services Company

It’s important to remember that these causes are not just a problem for your employees, they are hazards presented by all the drivers on the road with them. Note any road maintenance issues and report them. Avoid a fixed stare; keep your eyes moving and read the road. Raise and lower your load only when you are stopped.

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