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10 Ways to Improve Construction Safety

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Filling out construction reports and completing project checklists, whether for construction safety or quality inspections, can often be a tedious process. However, project management tools can make navigating these arduous checklists easier and faster. Consider advanced issue tracking because details matter.

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Stanley Black & Decker Acquires Construction Punchlist Software, Buildup

Construction Junkie

The latest acquisition comes from a somewhat surprising source, however, as Stanley Black & Decker, the power tool and storage company, has acquired Buildup, a task management, punch list, and inspection software company.

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5 Reasons to Move to Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It saw Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) as an opportunity to facilitate seamless sharing and delivery of digital information—from design to off-site fabrication, and from on-site assembly to operations and building maintenance. If IDD isn’t on your radar, you’re falling behind.

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MATERIALS FOR FORMWORK

The Constructor

Steel: Steel is also used in pre-fabricated formwork. Purpose made steel forms are fabricated when dimensional tolerances are critical, or when the forms are planned to be re-used. Aluminium: Often used in pre-fabricated formwork, that is put together on site. waffle floors).

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FORMWORK AND GOOD FORMWORK PROPERTIES

The Constructor

Its importance is evident when you consider that the cost of fabrication, erecting and striking the formwork, often exceeds the cost of the concrete it is designed to shape and support. Always inspect the formwork prior to pouring. GOOD FORMWORK: There are two factors that decide how well the concrete will look in the final result.

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COMMON STRUCTURAL FAILURE CAUSES

The Constructor

2) poor communication between the fabricators and erectors. (3) Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

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DEFLECTIONS IN DETERMINATE TRUSSES

The Constructor

Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? The displacement can be computed as ……………. (1) In such cases, applying the principle of virtual work, ………………….2(a)

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