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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.

The Constructor

The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. Problem Areas Effect on foundation Defects in structure Insufficient depth of foundation (mostly in soft clayey soil) Movement of foundation due to changes in water table seasonally, and movement due to trees and vegetation.

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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS

The Constructor

Rubble Stone Soling: The rubble stone generally used are of best variety of black trap / granite / basalt or other variety of stone available locally. The stone should be hard, durable free from defects and of required size as required at site or as per specification. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES

The Constructor

The following points should he observed while setting out trenches: (i) Profiles, nails, strings and lime are used for Setting out the foundation plan. (ii) 2) The axial lines (center lines) of the trenches are marked with the help of profiles, sighting rails, strings and pegs. (3)

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2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management

Job Order Contracting

Integrating in-house and contracted resources to achieve optimal outcomes requires a full understanding of expected deliverables and associated strategies and workflows, in addition to a fully skilled and dedicated team. An outline of these and additional components of these proven frameworks is provided below. Sample Workflow. via 4bt.us.

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Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery = Best Value Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Following these best practices leads to major gains in productivity and significant improvement in resource utilization. A locally researched detail Unit Price Book must serve as the foundation for developing and sharing the scope of work, and associated repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction costs.

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These 5 essential traits in your team are the secret to a successful construction project

Fieldwire

There’s more to a successful construction project than enough resources, workforce and budget. Trust Trust is the foundation of every successful project. Achievable: Are your goals realistic and achievable, given the resources, employees, knowledge and time available? It demands a team equipped with specific traits.

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Need to Fine Tune Your BIM Strategy? Start with a BIM Execution Plan

Autodesk Construction Cloud

have adopted BIM, and over 30% of small firms use it for some modeling and documentation." A BEP is a comprehensive document that outlines the processes and protocols for implementing BIM at a firm or for a specific project. Whatever your work setup, see to it that everything is documented in your BEP.

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