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Registration now open for the MEP and Structural Fabricators Forum 2017

BIM & Beam

We’ve got your back at the MEP and Structural Fabricators Forum 2017. Are you a contractor, engineer, detailer, estimator, or fabricator? Then the fourth-annual MEP and Structural Fabricators Forum is a do-not-miss event, specifically tailored to your professional and educational interests.

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Open Book JOC – When a JOC is not a JOC

Building Information Management

The fact of the matter is, Open Book JOC is a classic oxymoron, or a best a fabricated term. as a required tool in preparing transparent, detailed, and verifiable construction cost estimates for projects/task orders. Continuous Education, Training, & Improvement. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) / Audits job.

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Open Book JOC – When a JOC is not a JOC

Building Information Management

The fact of the matter is, Open Book JOC is a classic oxymoron, or a best a fabricated term. as a required tool in preparing transparent, detailed, and verifiable construction cost estimates for projects/task orders. Continuous Education, Training, & Improvement. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) / Audits job.

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Creating a sense of place with multipurpose K-12 school buildings

BD+C

Large spaces can be noisy, so it’s essential to consider that and include surface elements such as acoustic tiles, fabric-covered wall panels, or ceiling treatments that reduce excessive noise. With this combination of efficiency and competitive bidding, DJUSD estimates they saved over $4 million in design fees and construction costs.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

He estimates that the market’s construction activity could absorb another 20,000 workers. that includes a design center, coworking, and event space and also houses a Maker Playground with the opportunity to experience woodworking, 3D printing, metal fabrication, and other trade skills.

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How a Leading Australian HVAC Contractor Met the Ever-Changing Demands of Tailor-Made Solutions

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Established in 1964, Ellis Air has a long history of successfully completing a wide range of projects including multi-story apartments, offices, sporting facilities, education facilities, hospitals and clean room facilities.

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Construction 4.0—What it Is and How to Get Ready

ProcurementExpress.com

Procurement teams will need to consider pre-fabrication and 3D printing along with traditional sourcing methods. Sourcing Strategy —Beyond reviewing suppliers, construction teams will need to develop a method for comparing the costs of ordering pre-fabricated materials, versus printing parts, or ordering the old-fashioned way.