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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Fundamental Principals and Components of a Lean Integrated Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery Environment. are all defined.

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Mastering construction project management with 6 key strategies

Fieldwire

Preconstruction and procurement: Negotiate and sign contracts with subcontractors. Compare that to the price of a typical worker’s compensation claim at $41,747. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SOFTWARE Streamline your building inspections with Fieldwire Learn more → 6.

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SURVEYING: ERROR SOURCES IN TOTAL STATION

The Constructor

In the past very specific measuring techniques were taught and employed by surveyors to compensate for minor mechanical imperfections in theodolites. One must now do more than memorize techniques that compensate for errors. Vertical circle eccentricity cannot be compensated for in this manner since the circle moves with the telescope.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

project task/line item, a full description in plain English, a unit of measure and a corresponding unit price, including labor, material, and equipment details, and an associated approved contractor coefficient are to be the basis for Contractor compensation. The JOC will remain in effect for one year from date of contract award.

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REDUCING DRYING SHRINKAGE IN CONCRETE

The Constructor

It may also be controlled by using shrinkage compensating cement. To be successful, this procedure needs careful control and proper consolidation. Cracking due to shrinkage can be controlled by using properly spaced contraction joints and proper steel detailing. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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PRESTRESSED CONCRETE OVER REINFORCED CONCRETE.

The Constructor

Reinforced concrete: In reinforced concrete, steel reinforcement bars are provided to carry tension in those regions of the member where tension may occur, compensating for the low tensile strength of the concrete. In practice, reinforced concrete beams are designed on the assumption that cracks will occur under their service loads.

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Third-Party Auditors Helping Connect the Dots of Contractor Verification

Safety Services Company

Throughout the process, the third-party auditor inspects and validates the documentation uploaded. Common types of documentation and requirements include safety programs, training programs, insurance information, workers’ compensation information, incident statistics, financial stability, and past performance.