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Benefits of precast concrete construction

Construction Cost Estimating

Precast concrete is one type of construction under which casting is done in a recyclable mould or “form” and cured in a controlled surrounding as well as transmitted to the construction site and hoisted into place. Precast design and fabrication of elements begin when the construction site is under survey or earthworks.

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BIM for Reinforced Concrete – Rebar clash prevention

BIM & Beam

This article is the continuation of a conversation that I started with the blog post depicting the value of BIM for Concrete and continued with from 2D to 3D with rebar detailing. There are several enablers helping rebar detailers be successful and deliver clean and precise instructions for rebar fabricators and installers.

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4BT OpenCost(TM) Local Market Granular Cost Data an RSmeans Alternative?

Job Order Contracting

4 Supported by secure cloud technology and information management practices (NIST, CMMC LvL 3 compliant) enabling Program, Project, Proposal, Estimate, Workorder, Document, and Issues/Task Mangement, and more. Also preventive maintenance cost data with costs and checks for every PM frequency, organized by TriServices expanded UNIFORMAT. #2

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All About Wood Fence Panels to Metal Posts | How to Attach Wood Fence Panels to Metal Posts | Installing Metal Fence Posts as a Repair

CivilJungle

You should screw the bracket to the post first and then secure the panels. They are not installed in concrete. First punch holes and studs then you can use them to secure the wire tightly. It will secure the connection between the wood fence and metal post properly. And it also depends on how you secure your fence post.

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Selecting anchor clips for metal cladding

Construction Specifier

Exterior mounted perforated metal screen walls, grille assemblies, solar shading, applied architectural fins, and other unitized architectural metal assemblies require secure, dynamic, and adjustable structural anchors that are a durable solution for long-term service. Proper material selection.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

The terraces step down to the garden’s focal point, a square still-water pool edged with a wide concrete band that sits at the atrium’s lowest level. In addition to its modern look and customization options, metal fabric brings performance characteristics such as daylighting ability, providing natural ventilation, and safety and security.

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All About of Types of Curtains

CivilJungle

Curtains improve interior decoration via consistency, fabrics, fashions, colors, and procedures in your house. It’s a lengthy , thin piece of curtain fabric discontinued from the top of the window. Thin, semi- transparent fabrics are the foundation of sheer curtains. Window Scarf Curtains. Sheer Curtains. Semi-Opaque Curtains.