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CSI Masterformat 2010 Sample Cost Codes

Cassell Construction Estimating

For any General Contractor contemplating revising its cost codes, we strongly recommend using the 2004/2010 Masterformat, (50 Divisions), rather than the tried and true 1995 Masterformat (16 Divisions). We do offer a flat-fee service for 2004/2010 MasterFormat conversion, please click here for details.

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

Job Order Contracting

Research has readily noted the causal factors for the relative lack of adoption of Lean across the construction and facilities management sectors. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 14(2), 73–78. Profitable partnering for LC. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8 (4,), 292-303. 1440-7027).

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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Unfortunately, too much emphasis has been placed upon 3-D visualization and other technology components vs. the process of life-cycle management.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. As people naturally resist change, it is up to leadership to embrace and support change management.

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Indian Engineer Champions Bamboo Construction

Natural Building

In 2004 alone they managed to convince 120 farmers to begin growing bamboo, and today, this number has grown to 10,000 farmers. He adds that they have seen their profits increase. Slowly, farmers in the region began understanding the importance of the crop and growing it in their fields.

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A Giant That Is (Still) Creeping Through the Construction Industry: Digitization

Building Radar

Important Topics of Digitization in the Construction Industry PropTech PropTech companies ( Property Technology ) are often startups in the construction industry that develop or optimize products and services for the real estate industry, including construction and management. This also applies to participation in tenders.

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Sustainable construction products and technologies

GCP Applied Technologies

In addition, new IoT technologies like in-transit concrete management systems can reduce fuel consumption for ready-mix fleets and minimize rejected loads. VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system can make ready-mix plants more sustainable. . Learn about in-transit concrete management. . In-Transit Concrete Management.