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Controlling Construction Costs, Rocket Science, and Time Travel

Job Order Contracting

Using these granular elements and sharing the associated descriptions, l abor, material, and equipement details in a standardized format (CSI MasterFormat) with all project participants within a robust collaborative process is the path to significant cost savings and the mitigation of change orders, disputes, and waste.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

MasterFormat was produced as a “first edition” in 1978 by Construction Specifications Canada and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). 00 41 56 Bid Form – Design/Build (Multiple-Prime Contract). design/negotiate/build). design/negotiate/build).

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

MasterFormat was produced as a “first edition” in 1978 by Construction Specifications Canada and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). 00 41 56 Bid Form – Design/Build (Multiple-Prime Contract). design/negotiate/build). design/negotiate/build).