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Recladding Multi-Family Buildings: Why And When?

Construction Marketing

Cladding is a product of a variety of materials, including wood, metal, brick, vinyl, and composite, depending on the desired aesthetics and functional requirements. It offers resistance to factors like UV rays, which can degrade building materials over time. Reports of water leaks or drafts from residents.

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Construction quality management: Everything you need to know

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These are some of the issues which may require consideration over the course of a construction project: Changes in the style or quality of supplied materials. A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. Supplier and vendor failures. Auditing and testing.

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JOC Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Contract Administrator issues a Request for Proposal (RFP) to JOC contractor (alternately process can require contractor to submit a draft detailed SOW for owner review prior to issuance of RFP). Owner regularly inspects the site. Request for Proposal. Owner issues a Notice to Proceed.

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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

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Construction professionals worldwide have used AutoCAD construction design software since the ‘80s for 2D and 3D drafting. Many in the industry consider AutoCAD to be the best construction drafting software to create blueprints for everything from residential homes to large-scale commercial projects.

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No Free Warranty: Connecticut Court Adopts Correction or Repair Test

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It provides that “no … suit may be commenced after the expiration of one year after the last date that materials were supplied or any work was performed by the claimant.” Drafting subcontracts appropriately can give both developers and subcontractors greater security and reliability of outcome. ALS’s payment bond claim was untimely.

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How to simplify your daily construction reports

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Delays can occur due to various reasons, such as unforeseen circumstances, changes in the design or scope of work, or issues with the construction materials or equipment. Materials on site: Perform an inventory of which materials were used throughout the day and how many are still available.

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5 Current Construction Industry Challenges and How Technology Can Help

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From safety training and accident prevention to AR building assistance, technology does indeed belong on the drafting table and the construction site alike. With the current supply shortage driving up the costs of construction material, waste is not only inefficient but can also dissolve the profit of a job quickly.