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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. Insufficient width of foundation Settlement of foundation occurs due to insufficient distribution of load.
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What Is Foundation Repair | Foundation Techniques | Effects of Foundation Damage | What Foundation Repair Techniques Are Available
CivilJungle
MAY 16, 2021
What Is Foundation Repair? Foundation renovation is required when the foundation of a home, building , or structure is impaired & the core structure of the building is required to be repaired. Foundation Techniques. This results in movements of foundation leading to cracks which can be checked by watering.
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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS
The Constructor
AUGUST 16, 2012
Rubble Stone Soling: The rubble stone generally used are of best variety of black trap / granite / basalt or other variety of stone available locally. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.
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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
The following points should he observed while setting out trenches: (i) Profiles, nails, strings and lime are used for Setting out the foundation plan. (ii) 2) The axial lines (center lines) of the trenches are marked with the help of profiles, sighting rails, strings and pegs. (3)
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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use
cnstrctr
JANUARY 4, 2020
A construction contract is a tool that you can use to help outline these requirements. What exactly is a construction contract, how can it be used and what are the different types? A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. Lump Sum Contracts.
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You Can’t Treat Construction Claims Like Your Grandkids
Best Practices Construction Law
JUNE 16, 2022
In construction, however, some courts have held that the type of contract delivery method do not change the treatment of the other contract clauses, such as the applicability of a differing site conditions clause. The contract was a design-build contract. Appeal of John C. Grimberg Co., 58791 (Oct.
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Foundation Repair Company Warns of Foundations Issues with Older
Julian Construction
AUGUST 1, 2012
Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. Foundation Repair Company Gives Tips on Earthquake Preparedness » 08/01/2012. Foundation Repair Company Warns of Foundations Issues with Older Homes. Foundation Repair Company Warns of Foundations Issues with Older Homes. Contact Info. Our Services.
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Things Involved With Hiring Uncertified Hi-Rail Crane Operators – What You Need To Know
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The risks associated with an uncertified operator can be severe. This could be a potential risk for operators, workers around the area, and those below it. It is because they possess solid foundational skills needed to master larger tasks quicker. It ranges from personnel injuries to property damage.
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Radon Caused More Than 21,000 Deaths Last Year
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. The science is clear at high levels, but low dose radon risk assessment gets a bit fuzzy? A satisfactory radon test should be a contingency in every contract of sale. Plastic Sheeting.
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Transforming Construction Payments: Autodesk's Strategic Move with Payapps Acquisition
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
A strong financial base in construction is as vital for success as a solid physical foundation is for any building project. Paired with razor-thin profit margins, it’s increasingly difficult for construction firms to build and maintain the financial foundation necessary to compete and thrive in the industry. Increasing financial risk.
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Morrisroe Group suffers its first trading loss
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 6, 2023
Chief executive Brian Morrisroe said that over the period primary materials which represented 40% of contract sums skyrocketed with the cost of rebar soaring 130%, concrete jumping 26% and plywood up 25%. He said the group’s integrated offer from demolition to foundations and concrete frame was gaining traction with Tier 1 contractors.
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Project Foundation Pt. 2: Building the Master Budget
Stok
JULY 29, 2018
The foundation for any successful project is a detailed schedule and budget. Check the architect’s contract to see if costs for presentation material are an added fee. If your client uses outside counsel for legal review of lease and contracts, request a fee estimate to include in your budget. The post Project Foundation Pt.
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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage
Fieldwire
AUGUST 14, 2023
It’s fairly common, especially on commercial and public construction projects, and typically ranges from 5 - 10% of the total contract price. The practice dates back to the 1840s, dreamed up as a measure to reduce the owner’s risk and ensure that the project is fully completed according to the job specifications.
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What Is Under-Reamed Pile Foundation | Uses of Under-Reamed Piles | Advantages & Disadvantages of Under-Reamed Piles | Application of Under Reamed Piles
CivilJungle
MARCH 22, 2021
What Is Under-Reamed Pile Foundation? The Under-Reamed Piles Foundation is a response in areas whereby black cotton soil might eventually cause structural instability. The disruption to the buildings is primarily due to the expansion and contraction of the soil. Taking the foundations just below scour mark.
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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 21, 2012
Knowledge of the magnitude of the thermal movement is necessary to evaluate the risk of thermal cracking in situations where large thermal gradients are likely to occur, and to calculate dimensional changes in structures such as bridge decks. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.
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Foundation Issues with Older Homes - Julian Construction Blog
Julian Construction
MAY 31, 2012
Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. Foundation Issues with Older Homes. This includes many of the home’s critical components such as its foundation. Older homes can also experience foundation issues if the foundation was laid on clay soil, which expands during wet weather and contracts when it is dry.
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LEAN Construction – JOB ORDER CONTRACTING & IPD
Building Information Management
APRIL 26, 2016
The foundation of LEAN construction delivery is based upon collaborative efforts of all participants and stakeholders (real property owners, contractors, AE’s, building users, oversight groups …) to. Collaboration is a contractual REQUIREMENT in addition to a work philosophy for any deployment of Job Order Contracting and IPD.
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How Successful is YOUR JOC Program?
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 27, 2018
Unfortunately many, if not most, practitioners of Job Order Contracting, especially in the State/County/Local Sector, can’t answer this basic question. The reason, unfortunately is the lack of understanding of basic LEAN construction delivery principles, and their potential relative to performance. How successful is your JOC Program?
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Subways in America
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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Construction Business Owner
APRIL 5, 2012
Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. If you stop to think about it, it’s clear that risk carries a dollar value.
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120 FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Team members monitor and control progress in terms of cost, time, and quality; and manage risk. Executing the project: In this phase of the project, team is ready to launch the project. If the project work is not carried out as per schedules, and execution is well behind the schedule, then cost and quality of the project will be effected.
Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-2
The Constructor
JANUARY 14, 2012
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TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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BENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE
The Constructor
JANUARY 1, 2012
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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-1
The Constructor
JANUARY 14, 2012
Home News Videos Tips Building Building Bye Laws Building Materials Aggregates Cement Wood Building Tips Buildings Green Buildings Flooring Formwork/Shuttering Paints & Decoratives Skyscrappers Smart Materials Concrete Concrete Admixtures Concrete Cracks Crack Repair Concrete Durability Concrete Properties Concrete Types Fibre reinforced Fire Proof (..)
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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 25, 2012
Home News Videos Tips Building Building Bye Laws Building Materials Aggregates Cement Wood Building Tips Buildings Green Buildings Flooring Formwork/Shuttering Paints & Decoratives Skyscrappers Smart Materials Concrete Concrete Admixtures Concrete Cracks Crack Repair Concrete Durability Concrete Properties Concrete Types Fibre reinforced Fire Proof (..)
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REINFORCEMENT CORROSION-CAUSES & PREVENTION
The Constructor
MARCH 18, 2012
MINIMISING THE RISK OF CORROSION: The quality and depth of concrete in the cover zone are all important in minimizing the risk of corrosion as shown in fig. However, in situations where these materials are not cured properly there is a risk of increased carbonation. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.
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235 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Good foundation soil should be available at responsible depth. Nearness of schools, hospitals, market, etc. are considered good for residential site but these facilities do not carry any significance in the selection site for other public buildings. This aspect saves quite a bit in the cost of the building.
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240 TYPES OF PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING & FEATURES
The Constructor
AUGUST 7, 2012
Home News Videos Tips Building Building Bye Laws Building Materials Aggregates Cement Wood Building Tips Buildings Green Buildings Flooring Formwork/Shuttering Paints & Decoratives Skyscrappers Smart Materials Concrete Concrete Admixtures Concrete Cracks Crack Repair Concrete Durability Concrete Properties Concrete Types Fibre reinforced Fire Proof (..)
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223 Lawsuit over First LEED Platinum Building is Over
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 13, 2015
I wrote an earlier bog post, Litigation over First LEED Platinum Building Comes to an End , when on July 23, 2015, parties in the lawsuit The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc., In the spirit of Paul Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story” radio program, the key players in this case were: Chesapeake Bay Foundation was the owner of the project.
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120 PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING CONSTRUCTION AND.
The Constructor
AUGUST 7, 2012
Related posts: Precast Concrete Construction PRECAST CEMENT CONCRETE BLOCKS CONSTRUCTION Advantages of Precast pile foundation over Cast-in-situ pile foundations? Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.
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6 Industry Hacks to Overcome Productivity Pitfalls
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Now that we’ve laid the foundation for the four P’s of construction improvement (performance, predictability, planet, and people), let’s add some framework around performance. Or if contracts were designed to favour performance and alignment benchmarks? As with any relationship, the foundation of effective collaboration is trust.
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BALANCED CANTILEVER METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2012
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214 CONNECTIONS FOR PRECAST FLOOR SLABS
The Constructor
APRIL 2, 2012
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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety
Levelset
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. Risks to employees are a top priority for contractors, and threats to health and safety aren’t the only cause for concern.
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Litigation over First LEED Platinum Building Comes to an End
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 8, 2015
On July 23, 2015, the parties in the lawsuit The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc., But we do know the facts as recited by the trial judge in a May 4, 2015 opinion ruling on motions, More than 15 years ago, CBF contracted with SmithGroup, Inc. Weyerhaeuser Company, et al, pending in the U.S.
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METHODS OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2012
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Simple Steps For Preventing Foundation Damage In A Home.
Julian Construction
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. Foundation Professional Advises On Inspections For A Home » 09/28/2012. Simple Steps For Preventing Foundation Damage In A Home. Simple Steps For Preventing Foundation Damage In A Home. Our Services. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting.
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40 HYBRID CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE AND STRUCTURAL.
The Constructor
MARCH 26, 2012
Related posts: DELPHI TECHNIQUE IN PROCUREMENT SYSTEMS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION STAGE Ground Improvement Technique BLASTING TECHNIQUE FOR PAINTING SURFACE PREPERATION ROLE OF CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS IN MONITORING A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Structural Analysis?
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The Constructor
MARCH 20, 2012
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250 PERMANENT FORMWORK METHOD FOR BEAM CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
MARCH 27, 2012
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