Construction Specifier

MARCH 8, 2024

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated the IGMA TM-3000, North American Glazing Guidelines for Sealed Insulated Glass Units for Commercial and Residential Use, which can be used for this purpose. (ALI) The document is all inclusive, addressing every aspect of glazing systems from soup to nuts.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2022

Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. This material can be manufactured from recycled sources, can be fabricated into any size or geometric shape, or can be formed into curves and barrel-vaulted designs.

Design 98

Design Fabrication Organization Materials 98

Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 5, 2022

Amid falling demand, spiralling debts and waning investor confidence, the arrival of a global pandemic almost brought the industry to its knees. It would also improve the prospects, salaries and working conditions of those involved in the industry—a sector that employs around 12% of the country’s workforce.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 21, 2022

Unfortunately, as great a wave as digital transformation has been, its ripples have yet to wash upon the shores of the construction industry. According to the latest study by McKinsey Global Institute, construction remains one of the least digitized industries in the world, ranking just above the likes of agriculture.

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Autodesk Documentation Industrial Sustainability 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2022

They must coordinate some of the most complex aspects of the built environment, with ever up-to-date documents, or face the consequences. Every project has thousands of moving parts; from documents and processes to individual team members. Document work in the field with written collateral and photos . It should help you: .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

In 2023, the construction industry grappled with the lingering effects of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and ever-present labor shortages —a narrative that has become all too familiar. The future is bright for the construction industry, and the best way to prepare is to stay informed and adaptive to emerging trends.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2022

Construction submittals are documents provided by a contractor to an architect for an approval of use. The submittal log includes information provided to the architect asking for approval for certain materials and equipment before they’re fabricated and sent to the project site. What is a submittal?

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Construction Documentation Project Management Materials 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 15, 2021

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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Contractors Fabrication Software Software 52

Construction Specifier

MARCH 5, 2022

Structural silicone glazed (SSG) façade systems are an industry mainstay. Brandmeier, PE, Bradford S. Carpenter, PE, and Sierra L. As a result, the growing number of aging in-place SSG systems present an increasing need for in-situ renewal and glazing replacement.

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Fabrication Materials Sustainability Inspections 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Technology has undeniably improved operational efficiency across the construction industry. Autodesk is committed to driving more efficiency and collaboration in the industry with deeper connections to technologies and teams. Being disorganized with your paperwork can lead to missing documents and mistakes.

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Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Fieldwire

JULY 24, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a big change, with the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) at its core. There is also a need to overcome resistance to change within the industry. BIM brings many benefits to the table, including improved collaboration, streamlined processes, and enhanced project outcomes.

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BIM Construction Innovation Visualization 52

Work Gearz

MAY 25, 2021

Red Kap Industrial Stripe Short Sleeve Shirt 65% polyester, 35% cotton Small to 6XLarge Two Pocket pencil stall. Red Kap Industrial Short Sleeve Shirt 65% polyester, 35% cotton Small to 6XLarge Tall Two Two-piece collar with stays. You’ll want to keep in mind fabric quality because a transparent shirt on the job is inappropriate.

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Fabrication Safety Products Budgeting 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 16, 2016

In Wisconsin, these strategies include industry cluster development rooted in unique technical knowledge and specialized supply-chain strengths. More than 200 companies with ties to the water industry call Wisconsin home, employing over 37,000 people and generating $5.7 Water Technology. billion in annual sales. and in Europe.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 14, 2015

It is common for contracts to utilize or reference industry manuals, standards or specifications. It is important to remember, however, that customary practice in the field, no matter how prevalent, cannot alter or supersede the express language of the contract documents.

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Fabrication Contract Claims Documentation 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Check out these Industry Talks and the Solution Markeplace featuring many of our ecosystem partners and integrations! . Jump to Industry Talk: ERP Integrations for Autodesk Construction Cloud . From BIM to Fabrication with Forge . Top Industry Talks from Partners at Autodesk University 2021 . Watch session > .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 27, 2022

Its core business is in industrial design-build and development projects, covering over 3 million square metres of real estate regionally. . Autodesk is a big player in our industry and naturally, we looked to them for the right solution,” shared Khalil. BIM design changes and fabrication defaults reduced. to 1.5hrs).

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

When something is a top industry priority, there’s always room for improvement. Being transparent and accurate in documentation contributes to good communication among team members. Missing information and data can create hazards on a jobsite, and strong documentation practices reduce this risk. Incentivize Innovators.

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Safety Construction Inspections Software 98

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

PFOAs have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the globe, including in the United States since the 1940s and have been the most extensively produced and studied of these chemicals. producer to for the first time share all documentation related to PFOA. Significantly, concentrations of PFOA in the U.S.

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Liability Regulation Products Environment 120

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 8, 2015

However, at construction sites, accidents are potentially industry-ruining. Though modern society relies on construction for comfortable, convenient civilization, few people outside the industry are overjoyed at the idea of increased development. Documentation. Supervision.

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Accidents Safety Site Equipment 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Industry News. Industry Statistics. The construction industry is no different. Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. One of the newest construction industry acronyms is IPD, or “Integrated Project Delivery.” Ask the Expert.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 14, 2022

However, supply chain bottlenecks, inflation, and labor shortages all remained significant challenges for the construction industry. This year, we’ve broken down their insights into three main focus areas: Industry Transformation: significant economic and global shifts . 2023 Trends: Construction Industry Transformation.

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Construction Industrial Management Innovation 111

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

While the industry has a good handle on how specifications may change with technology, what about the actual job of a “specifier”? Stinson, on the other hand, sees better integration between BIM and specifications software improving several aspects of documentation. by Vivian Volz, AIA, CSI, SCIP, CCS, LEED AP. Cam Featherstonhaugh.

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CSI BIM AIA Drawings 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2022

But in all seriousness, with the hundreds and thousands of steps and documents needed to complete just one project, as-builts might be overlooked for their importance. As-built drawings are documents that make it easy to compare and contrast between designed and final specifications. Key Takeaways. What Is an “As-Built?” .

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Drawings Documentation Renovating Permits 52

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2010

The shop drawing is a drawing or collection of set of drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, and other data or information specifically generated or assembled by the contractor, supplier, manufacturer, subcontractor, or fabricator to demonstrate some portion of the work for the approval of architect or engineer.

Drawings 40

Drawings Fabrication Construction Documentation 40

BD+C

APRIL 20, 2023

Trimble is not in the business of documenting historic landmarks. We hear so much about how our industry isn’t adopting innovation enough. If a picture is worth a million words, a point cloud model is worth exponentially more. So exactly why did we go all the way to Turkey to point cloud scan the Library of Celsus?

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Modeling Los Angeles Comparison Fabrication 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Industrialized construction . This session is jam packed with insights into successful digital transformation; some of the key highlights include: How PdMO offers agility and adaptability to meet the needs of an evolving market and converging industries. How to’s for leveraging permissions for document control and security.

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Autodesk Construction BIM Modeling 52

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 19, 2019

This civil engineering article sheds light on the inspection method of various civil works as well as necessary documents to carry out an inspection at construction project. Reference Documents: Given below, a incomplete list of reference documents which are suitable in applying this procedure.

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Inspections Liability Drawings Construction 40

Work Gearz

APRIL 7, 2021

Dickies Long Sleeve Industrial Shirt. Flex fabric for comfort and ease of movement. Made from the heavy-duty fabric combination of 65% polyester and 35% cotton, it is wrinkle-resistant and rime, and stain-resistant. Durability thanks to a heavy-duty fabric. ounce fabric that is 97% cotton and 3% spandex.

Fabrication 52

Fabrication Products Budgeting Budget 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. Architect/Engineer’s Guidelines, Quality Control, and other related documents in effect at. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE. the time of award.

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Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Learn more about common industry challenges and how to expand on new ways of working with technology. Change can be difficult in this industry, but becoming more efficient is critical for success. We’ve seen progress in the construction industry by using highly collaborative workflows and out-of-the-box thinking. Watch Here.

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Autodesk Construction Estimating Boston 52

Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 16, 2016

Project documents included a copy of the Steel Joist Institute Manual which directed that any joist girder that is nonstandard should bear the mark “SP.” The general contractor and the architect approved the shop drawings, so the fabricators built the girders. Fostcorp Heating and Cooling, Inc. It gets worse.

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ProCore News Drawings Documentation 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 31, 2022

We asked recognized leaders, technologists, and industry strategists from across the globe to share their top trends and predictions for future-proofing a construction business in 2022 and beyond. Sumit Oberoi, Industry Strategy Manager for APAC at Autodesk. APAC construction industry transforming at a rapid pace.

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Construction Autodesk BIM Modeling 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Ellis Air Conditioning is an Australian company with a reputation for excellence in the air-conditioning and mechanical services sector of the commercial building industry. Ellis Air works with developers, general contractors and building operators to design, fabricate, install and maintain mechanical services.

Contractors 52

Contractors Autodesk Revit BIM 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

This lesson on uniformity was then applied to the offsite fabrication and onsite installation of plenums which has sped up and prevented bumps in the road during future plenum installs no matter the building type. This made it possible to provide one set of site- and building-specific documents and one common detail package.

Construction 52

Construction Schedule Design Products 52

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Industry News. Industry Statistics. Until recently, those drawings were produced by hand, but in the last 25 years or so, computers have become the primary tool people use to produce construction documents. BIM & Pre-Fabrication. document management. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc.–effectively “BIM Planning Guide for Facility Owners”. June, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA.

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