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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

Along with iconic European multi-mode transit stations, outdoor malls and open-air markets, Olsen cites the Ford Foundation Building’s atrium as a stellar example of ‘mid-doors.’ In the mid-90s, the Ford Foundation building was named a New York City Landmark.”. Human performance meets architectural performance.

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Substitute materials: Weighing pros and cons in exterior restoration

Construction Specifier

Must the material come from the original source, such as a particular quarry or shop, and does it need to be fabricated the same way? Or is it matching physical properties as per ASTM testing or other officially recognized standards? If materials must match the same type, it is critical to understand not all stone, wood, metal, etc.,

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What is Building Construction | Steps & Processes of Building Construction | Application of Building Construction | How to do Planning of Building Construction

CivilJungle

Foundation. Arrange Construction Site & Pour Foundation. Step 1: Generate the Project: Generate a Project Initiation Document that defines the people, resources & budget. A construction plan is a sequence of documents, that describes the given project. Design Process. Prepare Estimation & Budgets. Excavation.

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Difference Between Sketching and Drawing | What Are Conceptual Sketches | Architecture Concept Drawing | Types of Drawings for Building Design

CivilJungle

Also, Read: What Is Grade Beam | What Is Grade Beam Foundation | Grade Beam Construction Process |Advantages & Disadvantage of Grade Beam. Shop drawings might be prepared by contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers or fabricators. Sketches lack detail and have many lines that are part of the visual image.

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7 Advancements in MEP Tech that Make Life Easier on Contractors

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Fabrication Software. Fabrication software is incredibly helpful in providing real-time insights for better decision making—from the shop to the field. It aids in spooling a model into its component parts for fabrication, tracking shop processes for assembly, and field processes for installation. Automated Cutting Tools .

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Built Environment Life-Management, BIM, LEAN, and Efficient Project Delivery

Building Information Management

Construction delivery methods and their associated processes and contractual documents are directly linked to the success or failure of any project. The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The buildingSMART alliance TM Conference will help you understand how BIM can better integrate the design, construction, fabrication and operation processes, and provide you with the latest metrics available to assess industry progress. Now is the time to expand your knowledge of all things BIM and find ways to implement it in your work.

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