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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

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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.

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North Las Vegas Lands $1B Electric Vehicle Assembly Plant

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North Las Vegas Lands $1B Electric Vehicle Assembly Plant originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. The three million-square-foot facility in Clark County’s APEX Industrial Park is expected to begin production of Faraday Future electric vehicles in the next few years. Electric Vehicles Draw a Crowd In Liberty Station.

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The role of a quantity surveyor in construction sector

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With schedules of quantities, it becomes easier to translate the drawing, plans and specifications submitted by the design team to facilitate the each contractor to work out the tender prices reasonably. Research, negotiate and support dispute resolution operations. Create and deliver estimates for construction and development work.

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Construction Project Manager Field Guide

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The most notable areas for project managers to develop their soft skills in are negotiating, presentations and leading meetings. Every transaction you have with an owner, subcontractor or architect will be a form of a negotiating. Soft Skills. Becoming approachable and apathetic to the other side is important. Hard Skills.

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How to plan your warehouse layout

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As we discuss the multitude of factors influencing the layout of a warehouse, we’ll share stories from past warehouse construction projects and actual drawings made during the early stages of projects to illustrate how discussions about these important assets turn into plans on paper. See the drawings here if you want to skip ahead.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

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Special consideration should be given to verifying utility capacities (water, sewer, gas, electricity and telecommunications) that meet near-term and expansion requirements. 4) Labor Draw. Labor draw typically does not recognize political jurisdiction boundaries. Many facilities may also require redundant sources of utilities.

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Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama

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Robert Bentley has headed trade missions to Germany three times during his tenure; Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield also is a frequent flyer to Europe seeking to draw new business to the state. Plus, TVA agreed to help Google scout new renewable energy projects and bring the power to their electrical grid. operation in Alabama.

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