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When office-to-residential conversion works

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When office-to-residential conversion works 0 qpurcell Wed, 06/28/2023 - 13:29 Office Buildings The cost and design challenges involved with office-to-residential conversions can be daunting; designers need to devise creative uses to fully utilize the space. That’s why downtowns are filled with offices.” “If

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How to connect your Snagging & QHSE processes to avoid claims and regain control

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This is why giving your site teams access to the documents and drawings they need at any time even when you are not on site is so crucial. So you can quickly find yourself lost in a sea of disconnected information unable to trace and resolve constraints or find the information you need to raise or respond to a claim.

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Severin Doctrine: It's Another Name for "Pass-Through-Plus" Claims

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United States , the plaintiff-contractor agreed with the defendant-federal government to build a post office in which plaster column models and ornamental work were to be supplied by the government. The claims were made by the contractor on its own behalf, as well as on the behalf of its subcontractor. A Transportation Example.

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The Utah Preconstruction Lien Process Explained

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However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. This includes services such as land surveying, preparing drawings and specifications, and more. The lien must be filed in the county recorder’s office of the county where the project is located. Preconstruction liens v. construction liens.

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Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions

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Rob Atkinson and Chris Forney Office Buildings Headquarters Architects Regulations Energy Efficiency Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Many companies are striving to achieve climate neutrality , which involves bringing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions down to net zero on an annual basis. Our resolve is the key.

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3 ways to avoid defects in construction

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One of the major reasons that construction managers must schedule rework and fight against claims is defects. Even with so many automated solutions available in the construction industry, it’s not uncommon for paper documents to be floating around both on site and in the back office system. 3 types of defects in construction.

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Some vital construction documents for a construction project

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Contract Agreements and Contracts: It should be utilized by the contracting officer (owner) as well as the contractor. This type of document also involve overhead costs, what to claim and your rights. This document may not be essential for the contracting officer. It is considered as the vital part of the contract documents.