Construction Enquirer
JUNE 9, 2023
Construction firms are being called up to bid for a new Parliamentary Construction Works Framework to carry out interim repairs and improvements to the House of Commons and Lords estates. The £750m framework is being set up as a successor to the existing MEPFS (Mechanical, Electrical, Public health, and Fabric Safety) framework.
Carol Hagen
JANUARY 10, 2012
While Architects grab Revit, the complexities feel insurmountable, especially for smaller contractors in the electrical and mechanical trades. In Arizona, my friend Donna Overton, owner of Draftek has done exactly that, offering electrical, mechanical, piping and fire protection modeling services. Get Educated on BIM.
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Fieldwire
APRIL 11, 2022
Errors and omissions are often beyond the control of construction contractors, but sometimes contractors can help identify these issues during bidding and plan review stages. Fabrication Issues. Design and fabrication issues can be mitigated when identified early in the project. Potential Solutions.
BD+C
APRIL 13, 2023
These large spaces continue to consume resources, such as electricity and heat or air-conditioning, when unoccupied. Large spaces can be noisy, so it’s essential to consider that and include surface elements such as acoustic tiles, fabric-covered wall panels, or ceiling treatments that reduce excessive noise. Tame the noise.
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
of the various items (material amounts, labor, cost) required in a bidding process. The estimating spreadsheet for Quantity Takeoff is a general form for taking off and listing types, sizes, quantities, etc. It contains materials prices in tabular format.
HardHatChat
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
It could be installing specialty equipment in a commercial kitchen, utilizing pre-ordered materials such as flooring and millwork, or providing electrical hookup for a sign or security system. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
There were cascade effects on the electrical side as well. This lesson on uniformity was then applied to the offsite fabrication and onsite installation of plenums which has sped up and prevented bumps in the road during future plenum installs no matter the building type. Design grouping for efficient change management.
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