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The case for architects with no hands – or why can’t the young of the AEC industry be successful without wanting to hand-sketch?

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Sure, I loved drawing by hand – I still do – but the process of developing designs via sketch paper and getting them documented onto tracing paper required a lot of wasted paper, scratching (with blades) and redrawing time. These were the middle – to late nineteen eighties.

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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use

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Competitive Value – if the drawings are complete, having competitively tendered the project can create value as people try to beat each other for the project. Design Risk – if the contract documents aren’t perfect there’s an opportunity for the contractor to claim extras. Regardless, here’s a rundown: PROS.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

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Individual task orders generally include drawings, detailed unit prices, and reference specifications. Where specific materials, equipment and/or fixtures have been specified by name, manufacturer, or catalog number, it has been done to set a specific minimum standard and reference for comparison as to quality, longevity, and performance.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

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Note all deteriorated areas on the roof plan for comparison later on the roof. building operating manual, controls as-built drawings, commissioning reports, re-commissioning reports) 7. Check all external restrictors for proper size and to verify the restrictor is installed per controls drawings.