The Constructor

JUNE 30, 2017

The structure that is planned to be built is described by using lines, symbols and notes in architectural drawings. Read More at Understanding the.

Drawings 214

Drawings Architecture Plans 214

The Constructor

APRIL 24, 2021

How to find the rebar spacing when not mentioned in the drawing? The post How to find the rebar spacing when not mentioned in the drawing? appeared.

Drawings 167

Drawings 167

Civiconcepts

AUGUST 24, 2022

Introduction To Engineering Drawing In engineering drawing, engineering-related objects like walls, electrical fitting, pipes, machines, buildings, etc are drawn with specific shapes and sizes so they require different Types of … 15 Engineering Drawing Instruments | Drawing Instruments and Their Uses | Top Drawing Instruments Read More (..)

Drawings 98

Drawings Engineering Electrical Materials 98

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

What safeguards do you use to avoid mistakes in drawing a plan? The post What safeguards do you use to avoid mistakes in drawing a plan? appeared.

Drawings 130

Drawings Plans 130

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 9, 2021

It began when humans developed the ability to reason: the cognitive ability to draw a conclusion based on the experience or use of tools or other available material. Alex Headley. Mon, 08/09/2021 - 07:30. The construction industry is one of the oldest in the world.

Drawings 348

Drawings Materials Industrial Construction 348

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Cloud computing in construction is the use of virtual servers to access documents, drawings, and data relevant to a project through an internet.

Drawings 290

Drawings Documentation Construction 290

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Delays on Shop Drawings. As soon as we’re awarded the contract for a commercial construction project, we immediately award the job to our subcontractors and release them to start creating shop drawings.

Schedule 312

Schedule Commercial Drawings Permits 312

The Constructor

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Quantity takeoff in construction estimates the quantities for a contract from the drawings and construction plans to forecast the upcoming.

Forecasting 279

Forecasting Drawings Estimating Contract 279

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 27, 2024

As the year draws to a close, construction business owners find themselves in a critical period of reflection and preparation. The year's end is a time to celebrate past successes and an opportunity to assess financial health and strategize for the coming year.

Construction 130

Construction Accounting Drawings Consulting 130

The Constructor

JUNE 20, 2022

A request for information (RFI) is a formal written process undertaken during a construction project to clarify information like plans, drawings,

Drawings 264

Drawings Construction Plans Engineering 264

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The following are the words commonly used by Architects in their works and drawings. Understanding of these words is essential for construction.

Architecture 260

Architecture Drawings Construction Engineering 260

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 1, 2024

CoFi’s flexible loanprograms and streamlined draw submission, payment, and digitalinspection processes tackle those obstacles head-on. Our mission is to make construction finance predictable, safe, and fast—the way it should be.

Finance 367

Finance Construction Drawings Budget 367

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Set Realistic Goals As project timelines draw near their conclusion, it can be tempting to push for everything to be finished before the holidays. With project deadlines, year-end financial tasks, and the hustle and bustle of the festivities, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.

Management 124

Management Drawings Construction Plans 124

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

In a best-case scenario, a general contractor budgets a job based on thorough architectural and engineered drawings that encompass not only the client’s design intent, but also careful planning for everything from mechanical systems to cosmetic finishes. But in reality, the quality of plans we receive to work with at this stage varies widely.

Budget 337

Budget Budgeting Commercial Plans 337

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 10, 2023

Multiple assets can also be made quickly when drawing on a sheet. Here are a few examples: Viewing status updates Let’s say a general contractor primarily uses 2D PDF drawings and needs to visually see the status of the concrete pour directly on their drawing. If there are existing assets, you can link to them easily.

Drawings 97

Drawings Autodesk Visualization Schedule 97

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 27, 2024

As the year draws to a close, construction business owners find themselves in a critical period of reflection and preparation. The year's end is a time to celebrate past successes and an opportunity to assess financial health and strategize for the coming year.

Construction 114

Construction Accounting Drawings Consulting 114

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Building plans are the set of drawings which consists of floor plan, site plan, cross sections, elevations, electrical, plumbing and landscape.

Plans 223

Plans Drawings Electrical Site 223

The Constructor

APRIL 10, 2024

Reinforcement shall be cut and placed as per the structural drawings and approved bar bending Schedules. Specified cover blocks should be provided at regular spacing and intervals.

Drawings 246

Drawings Construction Schedule Concrete 246

The Constructor

MARCH 22, 2024

The process of excavation at a construction site involves a comprehensive understanding of various aspects including centerline and excavation drawings, setting out plans on the ground, soil excavation, and removal procedures.

Site 246

Site Drawings Construction Plans 246

Construction Dive

MARCH 30, 2023

Samantha Barnett, 18, discovered she was right for the trades when she snuck into her school’s construction program. Construction Ready's event validated her passion and skill for woodworking.

Drawings 136

Drawings Construction 136

Job Order Contracting

MAY 26, 2023

Systems-thinking based process and integrated technology Integration of internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams Instant access to all current documents, drawings, forms, statuses Common goals, information, workflows Maximized leverage of the skills, knowledge, and problem solving of those actually doing the work Full (..)

Innovation 246

Innovation Contract Procurement Drawings 246

The Constructor

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The trapezoidal footing formula is used to determine the volume of a trapezoidal footing from the respective drawing specifications. Here, the.

Drawings 189

Drawings Foundation Concrete Design 189

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

There are several sources of errors in structural design and drawings. It is important to specify and explain these sources to avoid such mistakes in.

Design 190

Design Drawings Structural Engineering Engineering 190

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 14, 2023

How Tech Can Help Contractors Win the War for Talent ccapoccia Fri, 04/14/2023 - 15:52 While already fighting to keep up with its typical hiring pace, the construction industry will need to draw more than 500,000 additional workers this year to meet rising demands, according to recent data released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).

Contractors 207

Contractors ABC Drawings Industrial 207

Construction Dive

JUNE 16, 2023

The alleged episodes took place at an ExxonMobil plant in Texas before the worker was laid off in retaliation for complaining, according to court documents.

Drawings 130

Drawings Claims Texas Documentation 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 19, 2019

Once building begins, plans, specs and drawings are tweaked as efficiencies are noted, errors are corrected or work gets completed throughout the process. Paper has been the traditional format for plans, specs and drawings in construction. Dealing with paper plans and drawings in the field can be a hassle. Want to know more?

Documentation 191

Documentation Management Drawings Construction 191

Construction Dive

AUGUST 9, 2023

With $39 billion dedicated for the program, the immense interest may mean some tough choices for federal officials.

Drawings 118

Drawings 118

HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

It’s much better to catch something like this while the project is still ‘at the drawing board,’ rather than discover the issue in real time on the job site, and have construction halted while a work-around is found. Best case scenario, we get fully detailed drawings with separate overlays for each mechanical system and trade.

Project Management 349

Project Management Commercial Management Construction 349

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contractor prepares/updates Detailed Scope of Work referencing any sketches, drawings, photographs, and specifications required to document accurately the work to be accomplished and prepares a detailed line-item proposal of the planned work activity using the current unit price book (UPB).

Change Orders 260

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 260

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

If the appraisers approve, the lender makes more draw payments to the contractor. Find out if you can use your land equity towards your down payment, how they pay construction draws, and if the contractor can request a draw to cover material costs. During the construction phase, most lenders need interest-only payments.

Construction 283

Construction Budgeting Budget Drawings 283

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

How automated hyperlinking for construction drawings in Viewpoint Team ensures projects, data stay up-to-date and easily accessible.

Viewpoint 169

Viewpoint Drawings Construction News 169

Construction Dive

AUGUST 6, 2020

In challenging economic times, contractors need to be especially vigilant for warning signs such as uncertain financing, incomplete drawings or an owner with a bad reputation, experts say.

Risk 173

Risk Finance Drawings Contractors 173

Construction Dive

APRIL 4, 2025

The agency overseeing the extension of LA Metro’s A Line into the Inland Empire said it was going back to the drawing board after the firm’s estimate was “hundreds of millions” too high.

Bidding 141

Bidding Metro Drawings Estimating 141

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Contractors that specialize in education, such as Suffolk, Hoar and McCarthy say that labor and material costs, higher health standards and tech-heavy designs are causing some clients to go back to the drawing board.

Drawings 173

Drawings Education Materials Contractors 173

Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Both attendance and exhibitor participation at the event held in Columbus, OH, exceeded expectations.

ASPE 84

ASPE Columbus Drawings Industrial 84

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The third annual event to increase workforce diversity will draw participants from every state and Puerto Rico while expanding internationally as well.

Puerto Rico 156

Puerto Rico Drawings Construction 156

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 2, 2025

Experienced Estimators: Utilizing estimators with relevant expertise and knowledge of the project type and local market.

Estimating 147

Estimating Construction Risk Site 147