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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. to help architects and project managers speed up the drawing process. FreeCAD also offers an array of training materials to help you get started using it.

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

Fieldwire

In construction, a Request For Information (RFI) seeks the clarification of plans, drawings, specifications, and agreements. Specifications, often called specs, in construction documents usually include information about the project’s materials, the timeline, methods and requirements.

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Payment Applications 101: A Guide to Pay Apps in Construction

Fieldwire

A pay application form works closely with the schedule of values. With progress billing, contractors submit a new payment application before the deadline of each pay period for the work completed and materials purchased in that period. Receipts : If you’ve purchased materials and already paid the invoices, include the receipts.

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The 8 wastes of lean construction

Fieldwire

We’ve outlined the cause and solution for all seven below, according to Lean literature, along with an eighth waste that’s emerging in the construction industry: 1) Transportation Transportation waste involves the unnecessary movement of materials or equipment. Optimize your inventory to reduce this type of waste.

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Top construction events and trade shows to attend in Europe for 2023-2024

Lets Build

Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes. No matter what your schedule looks like, you’ll want to attend at least one of the following construction events in 2023 and 2024!

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Top construction events and trade shows to attend in Europe for 2023-2024

Lets Build

Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes. No matter what your schedule looks like, you’ll want to attend at least one of the following construction events in 2023 and 2024!

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Redefining Construction Document Management

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Once building begins, plans, specs and drawings are tweaked as efficiencies are noted, errors are corrected or work gets completed throughout the process. Paper has been the traditional format for plans, specs and drawings in construction. Dealing with paper plans and drawings in the field can be a hassle. Want to know more?