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Redefining Construction Document Management

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Aside from the obvious issues of being wasteful and bad for the environment, reliance on paper can lead to a host of other pitfalls : • Paper documents run a high risk of getting lost or misplaced, especially in the field. Documents on paper often get marked up in pen or pencil by field crews — often to the point of becoming unreadable.

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3 ways to avoid defects in construction

Lets Build

Material defects. Material defects happen when building material gets damaged—whether the defects come straight from the manufacturer or the damage occurs on site. These types of defects can be particularly expensive; it’s not uncommon to only notice material defects after a contractor uses them in the project.

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Payment Applications 101: A Guide to Pay Apps in Construction

Fieldwire

But a pay app is actually a collection of supporting documents that first and second tier contractors submit to request payment. The construction contract will typically define the process for submitting a pay app, the documents to include, and the deadline for submission. Contractors get paid for the work they document.

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What’s the difference between RFIs, Submittals and Specifications?

Fieldwire

The construction RFI is a formal written process in which parties, such as the contractor and designer, clarify information gaps in construction documents. Specifications, often called specs, in construction documents usually include information about the project’s materials, the timeline, methods and requirements.

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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide

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The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. Many types of documents during construction make up submittals. In most cases, project managers usually attach these documents or submissions to the project manual for easy accessibility and to provide information to all stakeholders.

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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide

Lets Build

The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. Many types of documents during construction make up submittals. In most cases, project managers usually attach these documents or submissions to the project manual for easy accessibility and to provide information to all stakeholders.

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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide

Lets Build

The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. Many types of documents during construction make up submittals. In most cases, project managers usually attach these documents or submissions to the project manual for easy accessibility and to provide information to all stakeholders.