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How to Create a Successful Restaurant Construction Schedule

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How prepared and organized the owner/operator is in terms of having drawings done and hard delivery dates on the FF&E (fixtures, furnishings and equipment). Design process – this is where the architect creates drawings (typically 4-6 weeks). The amount of equipment in the back of house.

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Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions

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Drawing on shared knowledge and many project collaborations, Brightworks Sustainability and IA Interior Architects in this post consider some of the common misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building or building portfolio. Some companies will not make that transformation fast enough.

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Project Foundation Pt. 1: Building the Master Schedule

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Ask questions to try to understand how decision-making works within the Client’s organization. Does the Client prefer to see a drawing and / or renderings? Your ability to facilitate decisions within a complex organization is a difficult feat and takes planning and communication. Or should it be clear cut, black and white?

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Hello Atlanta!

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When the event kicked off earlier this month, a cast of characters, including property managers, maintenance staff, leasing agents, developers, and a throng of vendors (that's me again), descended on the Georgia World Congress Center. And leasing agents can offer true self-guided tours across multiple communities and during off-times.

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A lasting housing impact: Gen-Z redefines multifamily living

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With the evolution of Hines’ T3 concept into the residential space, Austin, Texas, residents can now work and live within the bounds of timber’s organic warmth and beauty. So, what sets one apart from the other? Image courtesy DLR Group Amenities, quality building materials, and a prime location are some of the primary drivers for occupants.

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5 Current Construction Industry Challenges and How Technology Can Help

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Field management software solutions can streamline the process even further: overlaying newer drawing versions on top of old ones provides real-time insight into changes. On a large project site, purchased or leased equipment might easily go misplaced, but drones can maintain track of all equipment and materials automatically.

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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If you rent storage or office space from a building owner, they may ask for a COI before you sign a lease. Staying organized is an additional benefit to tracking COIs. You may need to maintain insurance records for audit purposes, or to help draw a line between employee and independent contractor statuses.