HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

When I think back on the most interesting construction projects and challenges I’ve handled in my career as a national commercial contractor, without a doubt some of the most memorable have been in landmark-status buildings. A great example of this is a retail space Englewood refurbished at Chicago’s famed Palmer House Hilton.

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New York City Construction Chicago Permits 267

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 8, 2016

Following up on my post about the Yates Memo , I started to think more about the areas of compliance that federal highway contractors must face. Contractors certify many things and interact with a wide variety of governmental agencies. In 1991, after defense contractor scandals, the U.S. High-level security. The Top Ten.

Contractors 48

Contractors DOT Guidelines Regulation 48

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Do the contractors and staff working in your healthcare facilities have their necessary training certificates for compliance? Contractor Selection and the Impact on Compliance: Get the Right Credentials and Qualifications. The Joint Commission also requires that organizations develop a policy to compensate for hazards.

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Contractors Construction Commissioning Certification 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Do the contractors and staff working in your healthcare facilities have their necessary training certificates for compliance? Contractor Selection and the Impact on Compliance: Get the Right Credentials and Qualifications. The Joint Commission also requires that organizations develop a policy to compensate for hazards.

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Contractors Construction Commissioning Certification 40

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 12, 2016

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation which will require select government vendors, from landlords to defense contractors, to indicate if and where they publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 12, 2016

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation which will require select government vendors, from landlords to defense contractors, to indicate if and where they publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions.

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Regulation Risk Defense Commissioning 120

Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

With this much focus on public works construction, contractors nationwide should be ready to take advantage of the opportunity to work on big government projects at both the federal and state level — as well as be completely prepared to protect their payment rights while doing so. Payment protection on Washington public projects.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 25, 2013

Generally for any renovation project, the building contractor applies decade old in-house spreadsheet to administer data related to inspection phases. It also aids the contractor to manage complicated punch list as well as other data efficiently on mobile gadgets.

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Stok

OCTOBER 21, 2020

As the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) puts it, “The challenge for architects, engineers, and other building professionals is to design and construct the next generation of laboratories to address both sustainable construction practices and contemporary standards of comfort, security, and safety.”.

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Stok

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) puts it, “The challenge for architects, engineers, and other building professionals is to design and construct the next generation of laboratories to address both sustainable construction practices and contemporary standards of comfort, security, and safety.”.

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Design Commissioning Construction Modeling 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

It provides a capacity for on-demand construction via an on-call contractor that can be mobilized, working in a much shorter period, and far more efficiently than traditional project delivery methods. Awarded JOC contractors also provide all requisite preconstruction services. Focus upon building Owner/Contractor capability.

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Contract Renovating Sustainability United States 100

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 15, 2021

With over 20 years of industry experience, New Castle Building Group owner and Fortress® Preferred Contractor Jason Alloway is a veteran when it comes to building bigger and better decks for Georgia homeowners. Plus, its self-drilling screws ensure maximum strength and security at connections. kcichowicz. Fri, 10/15/2021 - 11:38.

Georgia 52

Georgia Commissioning Products Engineering 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2022

When an owner intends to start a construction project, they issue an RFP to announce the job, describe the project, and request bids from contractors. On the owner side, those facilitating the RFP process are tasked with reviewing the submitted bids to determine which contractor to partner with. Construction documents (CD).

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Plans Documentation Schedule Risk 52

Stok

JULY 29, 2018

This includes the architect, design engineers, project manager, and all other consultants such as Acoustical, AV, IT, Structural, Food Service, Code, Permit Expediter, Graphics / Signage, Commissioning Agent, and so on. Cost for building engineer or landlord security during after hours work. If so, it belongs in the budget!

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Budgeting Budget Foundation Leases 40

Construction Junkie

JUNE 1, 2020

Whether your father is contractor, handyman, or DIYer, we’ve got a lot of great ideas for him this year. This post contains affiliate links, which earn us a small commission for the things that you buy. Father’s Day 2020 is June 21, so you better get started on gift ideas if you want to impress dad this year. Buy from Lowe's.

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Milwaukee Construction OSHA San Jose 106

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Bechtel Group has expertise in the Infrastructure, Energy, petrochemicals, defence and nuclear security and mining and metals. NASA gave one of the Biggest known to Bechtel to design, construct, and commission Mobile Launcher 2, and its Ground Structure which will be used to assemble and launch the Space Launch System rocket.

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Construction United States Chicago Airports 52

Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Genuine independent contractors — not phony “contractors” created by scammy employees to cicumvent tax or workers compensation laws — often do the best work. In my opinion, the best “employees” are not actually employees (both in the legal and practical sense). The “human rights” game.

Employment 54

Employment Legal Commissioning Contract 54

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 22, 2016

McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

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Engineering Oklahoma North Carolina Virginia 75

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 21, 2023

Queensland’s Project Trust Account framework is designed to strengthen the security of payments to subcontractors in the state’s building and construction industry. Delivered over five major phases, the trust account framework will progressively expand over time to capture more eligible contracts and contractors.

Accounting 52

Accounting Cash Flow Security Autodesk 52

Rory Woolsey

MAY 31, 2012

Just the bare labor component includes adders such as fringe benefits, unemployment insurances (federal and state), social security taxes, public liability costs, and builders risk insurance. Beyond this, the installing contractor’s overhead(s) and profit will need to be added. Contractors do!

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Estimating Overhead Profitability Remodeling 40

Levelset

MAY 25, 2022

Despite public works construction often serving as a source of major benefit for contractors, the misconception that these projects don’t run into the same payment challenges as private projects isn’t true. Contractors deal with payment issues on these projects just as much — or more — as they deal with them on private ones.

California 52

California Claims Lien Contractors 52

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): This agency is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex (pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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Employment Compensation Insurance Discrimination 247

Stok

AUGUST 19, 2021

Commissioning: Use commissioning to establish the building operating conditions and parameters, drive quality assurance, and ensure the design and construction meet the project and owner’s needs. Controls & Sub-Metering: Employ a robust energy management system to ensure facility energy is used with maximum efficiency.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 29, 2013

Conceptual layout of the Social Security Administration’s new data center in Urbana. The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Mid-Atlantic Region and the Social Security Administration (SSA) are collaborating to design and construct the SSA’s new National Support Center in Urbana, MD. By Jonathan Sanders.

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Maryland Baltimore Electrical Houston 53

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (CCI) found that 78% of contractors believe that advanced tech can increase labor productivity and 75% believe it can improve the management of project schedules. The software itself is able to have automatic software updates on the cloud, keeping it up to date and secure.

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Project Management Software Software Management 98

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Last year, Chicago’s thriving startups secured more than $1.7 The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission voted to authorize $18.5 The Gateway Center will be certified to security standards required to support vital national security missions.

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Rhode Island Colorado Maryland Innovation 56

Constructor Marketing that Works

JULY 1, 2008

No,” he utters his first word, and appears to be scanning the store for security. I didn’t know whether to cancel the sale to teach Worm Man a lesson (ripping the commission away from a man who earned it) or to let his terminal customer service defect go unchecked. Do you have any proof that I’m the one who lost them?” “No,”

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Deals Bargains IDEA America 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (CCI) found that 78% of contractors believe that advanced tech can increase labor productivity and 75% believe it can improve the management of project schedules. The software itself is able to have automatic software updates on the cloud, keeping it up to date and secure.

Project Management 52

Project Management Software Software Management 52

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In the pursuit of resiliency, the industry is progressively turning to Internet of Things (IoT)-based design in building management systems, lighting, HVAC, controls, security, and more. However, the general contractor decides to remove it from the job due to perceived costs. Remote management & 24/7 commissioning.

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Management Electrical Commissioning Design 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Calling all architects, engineers, contractors, and owners: This session is perfect for anyone who wants to better understand the value of collecting data across enterprise and connected cloud environments. How to’s for leveraging permissions for document control and security. Adopt BIM360 as an on-site asset management tool .

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Autodesk Construction BIM Modeling 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Rounding out the top five in Best Business Climate are Virginia, which is luring major government contractors to relocate their headquarters to the state (Northrop made the move, and VA is courting Lockheed); Florida, where Gov. Therefore, in our 2012 report we have refocused this category as a state ranking.

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Iowa Louisiana Texas New Jersey 69

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 4, 2020

In this turnkey project includes off-site survey, layout plan, Plant/machinery commissioning of Foam Generator & Trial Production, and training of engineers to run the plant on a commercial basis. A capacious warehousing unit is developed by us in order to have a secure and organized storage of all the sourced products.

Products 52

Products Concrete Infrastructure Green 52

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 43 13 Bid Security Form. 00 73 63 Security Requirements. 01 35 53 Security Procedures. Contractor Quality Control. 01 56 33 Temporary Security Barriers. 01 56 36 Temporary Security Enclosures. 01 86 33 Electronic Safety and Security Performance Requirements. 01 35 53 Security Procedures.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

In an effort to continue this success, GSA is evaluating the building rating tools at its disposal, as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Chatham County Commission. International Commissioning Engineers West, Inc. Prairie State General contractors. Assa Abloy Door Security Solutions.

Consulting 55

Consulting Green Architecture Sustainability 55

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 43 13 Bid Security Form. 00 73 63 Security Requirements. 01 35 53 Security Procedures. Contractor Quality Control. 01 56 33 Temporary Security Barriers. 01 56 36 Temporary Security Enclosures. 01 86 33 Electronic Safety and Security Performance Requirements. 01 35 53 Security Procedures.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Security Bollards/Barricade. Application: This standard card applies to automatic hydraulic security Bollards/Barricades found at driveway entrances, and other areas where vehicular traffic must be controlled. Notify affected personnel before performing PM (alarmed or security entrances). Gates and Fences, Security and Access.

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Inspections Equipment Electrical Safety 100

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

The design model shows sufficient detail to allow construction contractors to bid. The distribution system has predefined types for various heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, security and electrical systems. Security and safety during use. Use of the facilty and effective utilization. ERDC/CERL CR-12-2 43. ASHRAE, 2005.

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