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Locally researched line item cost data is the foundation to best value construction outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Locally researched line item cost data is the foundation to best value construction outcomes. The foundation to best value construction outcomes. The CDE (Common Data Environment) provided by locally researched detailed cost data is organized using CSI Masterformat to provide ease of use and information reuse.

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Floor Joists: A Primer on Types, Spacing, Sizes and Benefits

The Constructor

Floor joists are essential components of any building structure and are just as important as the foundation and walls. They provide the necessary support for floors and roofs, ensuring a structure remains strong and stable.

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“Show Me”: Assessing The Foundation For Worker Training

FDR Safety

Unfortunately, we find that much of this training has no foundation… Let me explain. I have done hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments and handled expert cases for OSHA or personal injury where there is no foundation for the worker “training.” Show me” is a simple and fast way to assess the foundation for worker training.

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Building healthcare in a coastal environment

Construction Specifier

Understanding the fundamental challenges of building in a coastal environment can help teams create solutions that maintain the safety of occupants, even amid extreme weather events. The post Building healthcare in a coastal environment appeared first on Construction Specifier. It was constructed through two active hurricane seasons.

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What is Floating Foundation | Suitability of the Floating Foundation | Advantages & Disadvantage of Floating Foundation | How to Build a Floating House Foundation

CivilJungle

Introduction of Floating Foundation. Foundation is one of the most important parts of the structure which carries the total load of the S tructure and transmits it to the underneath strata. The total displacement which occurs on the Foundation level is known as the settlement of the foundation.

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Best Value / LEAN Construction and LEAN Production are NOT the Same

Job Order Contracting

Best value / Lean construction is an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery process that uses robust workflows, a common data environment, and collaborative teams to increase productivity, profits, and innovation in the industry. Best Value / LEAN Construction and LEAN Production are not the same.

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Foundation waterproofing: When and why to use it?

GCP Applied Technologies

Foundation waterproofing: When and why to use it? In some construction projects, there is a need to apply waterproofing before the foundation concrete is cast. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 10/10/2018 - 10:57. GCP Applied Technologies. October 10, 2018. Until the 1990s, there were a range of sheet membranes used for this purpose.