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Currency and Accuracy of Construction Cost Data used for IGEs

Job Order Contracting

Currently, many organizations use a one or more of the following, all of which are generally incapable of meeting current regulatory requirements; Historical construction costs Third-party cost databases based upon “national averages” Area cost factors or location factors or economic indices Parametric cost modeling.

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DebunkTheBIM: You need to be smarter to document buildings in.

DebunkTheBIM

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Wednesday, November 30, 2011. You need to be smarter to document buildings in 2D than in 3D. You need to be smarter to document buildings in 2D.

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

Note: The use of national average cost data, area cost factors, construction cost indices, parametric cost modeling, historical cost data is NOT recommended. In order to achieve cost visibility and transparency appropriate local unit costs for labor, labor productivity, materials, and equipment are required. are all defined.

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RICOH THETA

Pro Builder

One tech innovation that rose in popularity during the pandemic was the use of 360-degree cameras to document jobsites and showcase completed projects via virtual tours. . . Before breaking ground on a new project, Japan-based architect Waka Kimizuka surveys the plot of land using advanced 360-degree camera model, the THETA Z1.

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The Utah Preconstruction Lien Process Explained

Levelset

Related: Read the guide to notarizing common construction documents. Long) story short: A preconstruction lien is available to architects, engineers, surveyors, estimators, schedulers, and the like. Once complete, the preconstruction lien form must be notarized before filing.

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Reducing 3 Types of Construction Waste to Increase Home Builder Profit

Pro Builder

It’s essential to order extra studs in order to compensate for faulty studs. Document the percentages of materials that are allocated for damages, miscuts, and mistakes, and be sure to communicate them to your trade partners. Studs are an excellent example of required waste.

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Third-Party Auditors Helping Connect the Dots of Contractor Verification

Safety Services Company

Third–party prequalification is a rapidly-growing business model providing companies with a convenient way to ensure contractors meet safety, fiscal, and other requirements before being hired to work on a jobsite. Throughout the process, the third-party auditor inspects and validates the documentation uploaded. How the Process Works.