Lets Build

MARCH 24, 2023

Improve communication and collaboration with a digital construction site diary The key to efficient communication and collaboration between construction teams is storing all relevant data about a project in a single place. And the best way to do that is with a digital site diary. That’s where lean construction practices come in.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Housing, Industrialized: Your Road Map to Off-Site Construction. For home builders, transitioning to off-site building methods requires an operational overhaul. using a framing system by Entekra , which provides a fully integrated off-site solution (FIOSS) for homes and commercial buildings. Faster and more reliable scheduling.

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Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2023

You keep the workflow on schedule from planning to handover. The solution is deploying the right construction site management apps to improve your project management workflows, increase on- and off-site productivity, and ultimately simplify the tasks that have been seen as complicated for so long.

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Project Management Management Construction Software 147

Cassell Construction Estimating

AUGUST 25, 2012

She was scheduled to attend a seminar in Honolulu entitled P6 Scheduling Requirements for NAVFAC projects. Saito provided some excellent perspective on his department’s scheduling requirements. This topic could be the subject of a future article, as there are numerous different ways to deal with this issue.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This article will discuss what can happen when some of those recommendations are not followed due to the nature of construction. Usually, a submittal will require reviews from multiple parties, resulting in a rushed review if one or more parties are not on schedule.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 21, 2017

Definition of Bar bending schedule(BBS) Bar bending schedule alias schedule of bars refers to a list of reinforcement bars, a specified RCC work item that is shown in a tabular form for a smooth view. While generating bar schedules, it is important to take proper care about length.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This is crucial, given that 48% of all rework on US construction job sites stem from poor project data and miscommunication. Using the Assemble Systems iPad app, we can track site installation of critical path work. Beyond that, field teams must collaborate closely with folks in the office to ensure the seamless flow of information.

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Autodesk Las Vegas Modeling Schedule 102

Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 17, 2015

Can additional thought about the construction site and the relationship with the surrounding community enhance marketing opportunities? This Finnish article from Design Driven City: Tidy Construction Site , advocates an intensive and thoughtful consideration of the community when construction projects get underway in urban areas.

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Site Construction Schedule Innovation 48

CAD Shack

MAY 22, 2012

Everything about Revit Schedules. The Schedule tool is found on the View tab of the ribbon and includes five types of schedules; Schedule/Quantities, Material Takeoff, Sheet List, Note Block, and View List. Schedule/Quantities. The Schedule/Quantities type produces a schedule of a selected family category.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

The reinforcement in concrete refers to simple bars or rods bend and connected to a specified schedule with stirrups. The minimal diameters of bars which are utilized at site were Y10, Y12, Y16, Y20, Y25 and R6. In order to combat tensional stresses, steel is required in concrete. Steel is available in two basic types.

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BD+C

MARCH 11, 2024

By broadening design to anticipate construction issues and delivering a fabrication-ready model, engineers can create more certainty in cost, schedule, and design intent. It is this uncertainty that is the breeding ground for risk, unmet cost and schedule expectations, and loss of trust between project partners. Blumenbaum, PE, SE.

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BIM Design Fabrication Modeling 59

Constructlaw

JUNE 30, 2021

This article summarizes the current landscape in Pennsylvania and California as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and highlights important considerations for employers in the construction industry in relation to vaccines and navigating a post-mask mandate world. Navigating a Post-Mask World.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 13, 2023

The construction industry faces a myriad of challenges, such as completing projects on schedule, ensuring the quality and safety of products and materials, overseeing the costs so they do not exceed the budget, and complying with corporate environmental and social responsibility standards; all while applying effective risk management at every step.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

However, few workplaces are as inherently complex and varied as a construction site. One thing is sure: no two construction sites are the same. This article will explore four ways to prevent typical bottlenecks in construction project workflows. Solid Risk Management. Proper Equipment.

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Lets Build

MARCH 31, 2022

Managing on-site workers & schedules. Site surveying & engineering. Further read: How a large residential contractor reduced building time 5x by moving their schedule to the cloud. Because the majority of them operate their own construction company, we’ll assume this is the case for this article.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 19, 2014

One of the fastest growing trends in the site selection business is the demand for certified industrial sites. Companies looking to build new facilities want sites that are ready to go and relatively risk free. ALABAMA SITES ARE READY FOR JOB-CREATING GROWTH. Across the U.S., million in capital investments.

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CAD Shack

JULY 26, 2010

Revit Parameters - AUGIWorld Article. I have an article in the current issue of AUGIWorld. Check out page 20 for how you can assign MEP scheduled parameters to items placed in the architectural model. For those of you trying to contact me on this article. My last two articles with AUGIWorld have used an old bio.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Workers always wonder, though, what these changes will mean for them, and this article argues automation will be good for workers, not bad. The takeaway: We’ve certainly heard discussions about how AI could affect construction before, and articles like this one suggest the discussions will continue.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 2, 2020

This article dispels myths and provides accurate information about keeping safety products clean and working their best, including care and maintenance schedules, cleaning, inspections, storage, sharing and replacing products. Fill out the form on this page to read the rest of this article. . Site Management. Main Image.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Yesterday an old friend called to interview me for an article he’s writing about the impact of technology on the home building industry. They thought scheduling was “pretty good.” . Good as gold,” is how he described the schedule, adding, “If they say the house is ready, you can take it to the bank. So why don’t they work? .

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Reporting progress from a construction site comes in a number of ways and forms. This is why it is important that all stakeholders take extremely detailed photos that document every step of their work on site. Without a doubt, photo documentation is one of the most essential aspects of field reporting and field tracking.

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Documentation Claims Construction Site 117

Pro Builder

AUGUST 4, 2022

I’ll tell you how to get more detail at the end of the article.). Shoot for the top 5% and—no matter what it costs you—you’ll pay yourself back in spades, not to mention in saved lost days, better supplier-trade relations, reduced site waste, greater customer satisfaction, and on and on. Reliable, predictable schedule.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 24, 2016

Last month, I had the opportunity to check in with an Illinois Real Estate Journal reporter for a feature on the latest trends in senior housing ( you can read the article here ). Unlike a typical commercial construction job site, where work usually starts at 7 a.m., and should wrap up by 4 or 5.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Because there are complex details with restaurant projects that are very different from most commercial construction job sites. And when there are questions at inspection, the best contractors will have the flexibility and creativity to resolve any concerns and make up any lost time in the construction schedule. Chuck Taylor.

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Contractors Inspections Construction Commercial 324

Construction Junkie

AUGUST 23, 2021

This article is brought to you by ALICE Technologies Construction project delays are both frustrating and costly - but they’re also incredibly common. So common, in fact, that GCs no longer ask if a project will veer off-schedule or off-budget, they ask by how much? The most common culprits they anticipate are these: Faulty scheduling.

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Fieldwire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

With constantly coordinated activities, all your QC issues can be easily identified, addressed, and verified before the schedule or budget are impacted. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to set up, execute, and report on your inspections like never before with the power of Fieldwire’s construction management app.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Entergy VY will also set aside a new $25 million fund to ensure the site is restored after decommissioning. “Vermonters know that I worked for many years to meet the promise made to Vermont when it was constructed that the plant be closed on schedule in 2012,” Gov. . Shumlin said. ” Gov. .

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Lets Build

JULY 15, 2022

In this article, we’ll discuss five of the best construction design software on the market, including their features, costs, ease of use, and more. From project planning and scheduling to communication, progress tracking, and more, digitizing your construction processes is the key to success in the industry.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Join key members of The New American Home 2021 project team for a look at the design of this 5,536-square-foot home located on a 1,969-square-foot urban infill site in Winter Park, Fla., MODERATOR: Michele Lerner, author of several Pro Builder articles about The New American Home 2021. . . Mon, 10/25/2021 - 12:10.

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cnstrctr

APRIL 7, 2019

The document is typically composed of the following: A narrative or written document outlining how the various components will be approached Drawings and illustrations indicating temporary construction and phasing Photographs and images A detailed or milestone construction schedule. Milestone or High Level Schedule. Site Summary.

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Plans Construction Drawings Documentation 74

CAD Shack

MARCH 16, 2011

Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule. A big advantage is the ability to quantify Revit objects in schedules. Out of the box, a user need only understand the scheduling function in Revit to start leveraging that data inherent in the model. Revit schedules report data that is contained in families.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The use of technology and apps for daily construction reporting, sharing photos and scheduling look-aheads has become common practice on today’s commercial construction job sites. In those days, if someone needed you while you were on a job site or at a meeting, they paged you and you ran to the nearest pay phone to return the call.

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Commercial Construction Bidding US 144

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Unsatisfied with stopping at direct cost, the researches at Navigant then turned their attention to overhead costs, which include managerial, supervisor, and site safety costs. The full article is definitely worth a read and can be found on the Construction Manager’s Asscoaition of America’s website. Navigant Construction Forum.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

And who can blame them when short and long-term schedules change overnight, material orders are getting canceled without any notice and valuable information from the site never reaches the right people. For many people, construction projects are synonymous with uncertainty. The result? Of course, standardisation can’t come overnight.

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Construction Project Management Claims Management 145

CAD Shack

JANUARY 17, 2011

New Blog Awesome Article - Using Revit MEP to Calculate Flows For Sizing Duct and Pipe. Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule. Articles in the Attic. Articles in the Attic. Site Meter. Monday, January 17, 2011. Phil Pleiss has started a new blog that is pretty cool. Check it out. Nice job Phil.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 11, 2021

For example, some teams lean on reports from their ERP system, then look at buy-out logs and compare against schedule projections. Others rely on their scheduling team to resource load the schedule, then use the scheduling tools bell curve for analysis. The answer is Autodesk Construction Cloud.

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Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2017

A key selling point is that we make it simple for on-site reporting into a live construction programme or schedule presented as a Gantt chart (connecting the site/field to the office or vice versa). In that way, you can manage project schedules from different sources all in one place. How it works. How it works.

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