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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Wikipedia says, “IPD is a collaborative alliance of people, systems, business structures and practices into a process that harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to optimize project results, increase value to the owner, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction.”

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

BIM & Pre-Fabrication. BIM is a complicated topic that is evolving and changing all the time. Though we’ve just scratched the surface here, hopefully, we’ve covered some fundamental characteristics of BIM that will help set the foundation on which we can all go forward. change orders. foundation.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Aimed at contractors, architects, engineers, detailers and fabricators, it allows users to combine models, check for clashes and collaborate on any construction project. change orders. foundation. foundation software. Add new tag. business development. cloud computing. communication. construction. Dexter + Chaney.

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Unique Technology Processes Reduces Construction Labor Costs

Contractor Bookkeeping

Cloud Backup - Use an automatic backup service to store files, documents, contracts, jobsite photos, change orders and everything else you need to operate your construction company on a daily basis in the cloud. A Blinding Flash of the Obvious (BFO) occurred to me this morning while contemplating something worthwhile to share with you!

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Built Environment Life-Management, BIM, LEAN, and Efficient Project Delivery

Building Information Management

Materials waste is estimated at up to 30%, due to the unpredictability of on-site fabrication and construction of unique building elements. Preferably, taken a step further the cost leverages a standardized cost database (for example RSMeans) as a foundational element to assure consistency and transparency.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 63 36 Field Order Form. 00 63 46 Construction Change Directive Form. 00 63 49 Work Change Directive Form. 00 63 57 Change Order Request Form. 00 63 63 Change Order Form. 00 93 57 Record Change Order Requests. 00 94 33 Record Minor Changes in the Work. 01 26 39 Field Orders.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 63 36 Field Order Form. 00 63 46 Construction Change Directive Form. 00 63 49 Work Change Directive Form. 00 63 57 Change Order Request Form. 00 63 63 Change Order Form. 00 93 57 Record Change Order Requests. 00 94 33 Record Minor Changes in the Work. 01 26 39 Field Orders.