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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). Time marches on, and despite the familiarity and comfort zone of the old format, the new system is gradually replacing the familiar one.

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AStrutTie 2017 – The powerful software for structural design

Construction Cost Estimating

This software facilitates the construction professionals to design corbel (bracket), abutment/pier footing, bridge pier coping (pier cap), frame corner, anchorage zone, deep beam, etc. The strut-tie model provisions of ACI 318-14 (2014), AASHTO LRFD (2014), and EC2 (2004) are employed. The software is compatible with U.S (ACI

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AStrutTie – A powerful software for structural analysis and design

Construction Cost Estimating

It facilitates the users to create the design of corbel (bracket), abutment/pier footing, bridge pier coping (pier cap), frame corner, anchorage zone, deep beam, etc. The strut-tie model provisions of ACI 318-14 (2014), AASHTO LRFD (2014), and EC2 (2004) are employed. The software is compatible with U.S (ACI

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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

Green Building Law Update

Maryland first adopted a Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard in 2004 and has subsequently increased it. Maryland’s existing law has benefitted the growing solar industry, but there is also a corresponding cost which is borne by all Maryland citizens. cents per Kilowatt hour the average price is among the highest in the continental U.S.

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EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE AND ENERGEY RELEASED

The Constructor

times On 26 December 2004, an earthquake of magnitude 9.0 Related posts: MAGNITUDE & INTENSITY OF EARTHQUAKE EARTHQUAKE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND ITS PRACTICES-III-EARTHQUAKE DESTRUCTION How can it be in Seismic zone but not in earthquake zone or near earthquake fault? Magnitude change Energy released 2.0 1000 times 1.0

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

Business Facilities

Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. The value of shipments into zones totaled nearly $660 billion, compared with $798 billion the previous year.

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Some exclusive journals containing useful information on construction

Construction Cost Estimating

Dr. Steen Lichtenberg, Denmark “How to Avoid Overruns and Delays Successfully – Nine Basic Rules and an Associated Operable Procedure” (2004 – Hanscomb-Means Report). Dr. Maarten Vrijland, The Netherlands “Cost Overrun in the Public Sector: A Case Study” (2004 – Cape Town, South Africa).