Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Other potential consequences may involve tinnitus, characterized by ringing or other “phantom noises” in the ears, and hyperacusis, which refers to the increased sensitivity to ordinary sounds. The post Exploring how sound and noise impact wellbeing in office design appeared first on Construction Specifier. 2 In the U.S.,

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Lastly, this blog does not intend to be the end all, but is designed to mentor by overviewing basic safety program organization and key concepts. Table 2 provides one example for determining the risk for each hazard. It is critical to remember the primary purpose of using Table 2 is to drive consistency between risk assessments.

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The Korte Company

JANUARY 19, 2024

Multi-phased Design-Build. Building a multi-layered design from cloud point data We’ve done more than a dozen jobs in our 20+ years with Hershey — but this was just the second for Project Designer Alex Engelbrecht. When the design phase kicked off in January 2022, Alex first focused on keeping key components clash-free.

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Design Modeling BIM Consulting 52

Levelset

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Before a construction project can begin, there is a lot of planning, number-crunching, designing, and scheduling that needs to occur. An architect, designer, or design-bid contractor will perform planning and engineering services for a prospective project owner, providing them with the information they need to move forward.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

Shared profit and risk and jointly developed project goals and values are keystones for team alignment for any project. References: • Abdirad, H., & Dossick, C. Construction Management at Risk in Health Care Projects. Developing Parties. Decision Structure. Clarity of Goals. Resources & Facilitation. Team Alignment.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The design development phase is an early part of the preconstruction process , and focuses on the architect’s ability to take the customer’s needs and turn them into a plan for the job. Keep reading as we drill down deeper on the design development phase, including the work performed and how businesses can mitigate risk.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 31, 2021

And with good reason: the right insights can improve everything from project cost and timeline accuracy to reducing the risk of lawsuits and disputes, and even winning more business. Or implementing new safety training to mitigate worker injury risk You can then use that knowledge to anticipate and better manage risk for future jobs.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Minimizing risk through cost certainty and a fully communicated detailed scope of work is critical to every repair, renovation, and new build. Public sector owner and design-builders working collaborative toward well-defined, mutually beneficial goals… what a concept! Inappropriate project delivery team.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

There are multiple types of construction delivery methods that strive to achieve superior outcomes to traditional design-bid-build, design-build, CM@R, etc. Per #1, LEAN construction be used to refer to a “philosophy” or to a planning, procurement, and/or project delivery method. ” – Henry Ford.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

IS 456-2000 has designated the concrete mixes into a number of grades as M10, M15, M20, M25, M30, M35 and M40. In this designation the letter M refers to the mix and the number to the specified 28 day cube strength of mix in N/mm2. For this reason, the minimum compressive strength has been included in many specifications.

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

Heavy construction refers to megaprojects that are oftentimes infrastructure-focused, like dams or flood control systems and facilities. This process is called a design, bid, and build contract. In the first stage, a stakeholder will identify the design of their building and the list of suitable locations for the project.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

From a builder’s perspective, many potential risk factors can be anticipated and pre-emptively resolved by developing a construction quality management plan. It involves taking a quality-focused, hands-on approach to all stages and aspects of design, construction, and client relations. A game of risk.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Sustainable living refers to incorporating environmentally friendly policies. Prefabricated material refers to material produced in a controlled environment instead of on the construction site. Instead of using paper blueprints or designs, opt for a digital solution, such as construction management software. .

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Revit OpEd

MAY 23, 2012

View Reference Origin Location. The View Reference family that we can use in conjunction with Matchlines and now with Revit 2013 to create more general reference to views on sheets has an unpleasant effect on views that they are in. Labels: Origin , View Reference. Reference Planes (families). at 6:56 AM.

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Revit OpEd

MAY 18, 2012

Revit 2013 - Double Click a View Reference. I wrote about the enhancements to the existing View Reference feature in March when the software first was released. If you double click on the view reference family Revit will open the view! Labels: Revit 2013 , Tips , View Reference. Reference Planes (families).

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ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Do you know if any of your projects are at risk? A huge topic of discussion in the Construction Industry consistently, is the scope of financial risk on a construction project. Why do these financial risks take place. Unfortunately the owner’s representative let this issue go and it was installed as designed.

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Risk Construction Plans Structural Engineering 52

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

I attended a pre-bid conference on Thursday November 19, 2009 at Towson University for a CM-at risk project for the r emodel of two residence halls on campus. The design has not been completed, but there is a budget of $13.5 I would like to supplement a team with the following services: -Design coordination and development.

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Risk Renovating Baltimore Bidding 122

The Korte Company

MARCH 11, 2019

Healthcare interior design projects pose unique challenges for design teams. The idea, though, is that healthcare interior designers must first prioritize design elements that promote patient care. The unique factors design teams must consider for these projects are highlighted below. Evidence-based design.

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Design Utah Renovating Inventory 75

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2014

This value usually does not include the preplanning, site or right of way acquisition, or design costs, and may not include start-up and commissioning costs. These uncertainties are risks to the project. The estimated costs of the known-unknowns is referred to by cost estimators as cost contingency. May also be called pricing.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Risks in LEED design. There is an interesting discussion of some issues and risks to design professionals involving LEED projects at [link]. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

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Risk Design Illinois AIA 40

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Whereas Flyover is designed to connect two points in congested areas or roads and intersections of roads. Traders therefore go through two different levels , and they miss out on the risk. Flyover Design: In recent years Flyover Design plays an important role in reducing and diverting the growing number of traffic in big cities.

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Design Roads Construction Foundation 52

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2019

The most common causes of disputes is amending the initial design of the project, failing to get all the necessary paperwork and poor communication between the involved parties. Since putting up a house or a facility is an expensive affair, you risk losing huge amounts of money in case the structure doesn’t meet your needs.

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Agreement Construction Documentation Risk 121

ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Do you know if any of your projects are at risk? A huge topic of discussion in the Construction Industry consistently, is the scope of financial risk on a construction project. Why do these financial risks take place. Unfortunately the owner’s representative let this issue go and it was installed as designed.

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Risk Construction Plans Structural Engineering 40

Pro Builder

MAY 17, 2022

By continuing to plan throughout the project, home builders can actually get a good view of any scope creep and keep a tight rein on risks. Speak with the architect or designer—in-house or out—for the project so you know and understand their concerns and when to update or engage them. 3: Manage Risk.

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Management Project Management Risk Construction 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

It lies in its ability to proactively identify risk and thereby reduce safety issues before they even have the chance to occur. . So how do you reduce risk in a setting that many might describe as inherently risky? In construction, you may hear IoT referred to as telematics.

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Safety Innovation Construction Risk 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

With projects regularly growing past scope of work in the field, teams can’t afford to risk any loss of productivity when it comes time to equipment installation and commissioning. This is because asset information originates during the design phase, when the model is first created. . What can you do with model-based workflows?

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Modeling Autodesk Equipment Risk 52

Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

On the other hand, rigging refers to the assembly of equipment such as cables, wire rope, and related hardware used in construction for lifting heavy objects, like girders, into place. 3) Risk Of Falling Materials. One of the hazards that must be carefully managed is the risk of falling materials. 4) Unstable Crane.

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Overhead Safety Accidents Materials 156

Revit OpEd

MAY 2, 2012

Working at Risk. If you really want to continue to work at risk youll need to open the Workset dialog and make the workset the element is assigned to editable , which makes you the Owner of the workset. If someone else does this too or still has a valid connection to the central file you are working "at risk". Revit OpEd.

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Revit Risk Autodesk Conference 60

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 24, 2019

Share risk/reward, financial and technical transparency, Common terms, definitions, and data structures, Required initial and ongoing multi-format, multi-level training, Continuous improvement, Mutual trust and respect. An organizational view and method of addressing needs rather than independent and unrelated projects.

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Procurement Sustainability Renovating Contract 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 1, 2023

Usually, if a GC is unable to provide satisfactory or timely information, the subcontractor forwards the RFI to the architect or engineer responsible for the project design, which can then stall jobsite work even further until the information becomes available. Teams can avoid these challenges through integrated design.

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Construction Autodesk Schedule Design 96

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 23, 2022

No matter where you go, they carry the most risk while getting the least amount of recognition for their success. that reference a “measurer of royal works.” After the G reat Fire , wealthy folks started hiring and contracting others to design and build their homes for them. The History of Surveying .

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Estimating Modeling Documentation Risk 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2022

Preconstruction planning gives all stakeholders the opportunity to get on the same page to discuss the crucial project details—including objectives, design, schedule, budget, etc. This mitigates risk and uncertainty, ultimately increasing the chances of a successful and well-executed project. . Conduct a Risk Assessment.

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Plans Documentation Schedule Risk 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

By choosing the right one for your project, overall risk can be reduced, and budget and schedule can be better managed. There is no optimal project delivery method, but choosing the right method for your project helps reduce risk, improve your schedule, and keep your budget on track. Schedule: a timetable for completion and payments.

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Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

GCP Applied Technologies

JULY 1, 2019

Bridges at risk. Source: Population Reference Bureau. Both refurbishment and new bridge projects must be designed with this in mind. . These bridges are at risk of corrosion through oxidation from exposure to moisture and oxygen. Availability of reference sites for similar projects? . Steel bridges. Waterproofing.

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Concrete Roads Transportation Infrastructure 84

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Gable Roof | Hip Roof | Gabled Roof | Hip vs Gable Roof | 5 Types of Gable Roofs | Roof gable | Gable Roof Design. When we talk about it, we are referring to an obvious overhang on the gable roof’s front side. Overhang Roof Design. Types of Roof Overhangs. Rakes with Overhanging Branches. 3 Gable Roof. Hexagonal Overhang.

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Housing Design Residential Architecture 52

Safety Services Company

JUNE 26, 2020

The plan, which was first referred to as Executive Order 20-74, enables businesses to transition into operations by complying with mandated health department and governmental guidelines. Each preparedness plan in Minnesota should be created to fit the business’s operations while reducing the risk of transmission in the workplace.

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Minnesota Safety Employment Guidelines 118

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

PFAS is very persistent in the environment and in the human body, meaning these chemicals don’t break down, accumulating over time, and as such have been referred to ‘forever chemicals’ making them an emergent environmental catastrophe. The EPA reports, “there is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse health outcomes.

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