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Successful Commercial Construction Strategies and Operations: Tip #2

HardHatChat

Key Steps Commercial Developers Can Take to Ensure Their Contractors are Financially Stable. Whether you’re hiring a general contractor , architect, engineer or some other consultant, their ability to pay their subs directly and on time affects the success of your commercial construction project. Check at least three references.

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Some crucial technical drawings terms in construction

Construction Cost Estimating

This type of drawing is submitted by the consultant for construction purposes and formation of shop drawings to the contractor. Sometimes, the drawings are circulated for reference and information purposes. They are called as “Issued for reference” (IFR) and “Issued for Information” (IFI) respectively. It is called as RFI.

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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

Before writing the spec, have a dialogue with a green roof consultant or manufacturer to get concrete information about installation and maintenance costs. Research green roof consultants. Ask to talk to references who have had their green roofs in place for several years to see how they’re performing. Commercial buildings.

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4 Guidelines for Preventive Roof Maintenance

Flynn

Ben was referring to preventing fires, but the same holds true for most other threats to building systems, including the roof. Where to start with commercial roof repair and maintenance planning. Commercial roof maintenance guidelines. Read about Flynn’s commercial roof repair and maintenance services.

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The Hurdles of Assessing Credit in Construction — and How Experts Overcome Them

Levelset

Long-time credit manager and construction consultant Thea Dudley noted what she sees as some common challenges people run into when trying to ascertain a company’s credit situation. Learn more: How Trade References Improve Credit Decisions — and Why They’re Overrated. Common credit issues for those in the construction industry.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Noyan Uras, Founder & CEO at Integrare Group

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As a Los Angeles-based builder, our current market segment focus is in mid-to-large size multifamily mixed-use commercial projects across this vastly diverse and populous county. When we say holistic, it’s in reference to the consideration that we place on the entire value chain and everyone involved in this complex building environment.

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Job Order Contract Solution

Job Order Contracting

NOT place an JOC consultant between the owner and the contractor (owner’s MUST provide leadership and be directly involved in all aspects of the JOC Program), 4. A Job Order Contract Solution should… 1. treat both owners and contractors equally and support an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust, 3.

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