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The 8 wastes of lean construction

Fieldwire

This includes material being stored on-site or at the fabrication yard, work in progress, and unused tools or parts. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SOFTWARE Easy construction project scheduling with Fieldwire Learn more → 3) Motion Motion waste is a result of extra steps taken by people to accomplish their work.

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What’s the difference between RFIs, Submittals and Specifications?

Fieldwire

Throughout the project’s duration, contractors and construction crews may use specifications as a reference for questions that arise and to ensure the correct fulfillment of each project requirement. These pieces of equipment often require close coordination to ensure that they receive the correct power, fuel, water and structural support.

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 122: Architecture and Artificial Intelligence

BD+C

In 2005, Kory Bieg founded OTA+, an architecture, design, and research office that specializes in the development and use of current, new, and emerging digital technologies for the design and fabrication of buildings, building components, and experimental installations. It was originally referred to as the imitation game.

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The future of specifiers: The way forward

Construction Specifier

Generally, the big-S-Specifier refers to a person whose specialty, training, and daily work are focused on written specifications. Software and the design process. Stinson, on the other hand, sees better integration between BIM and specifications software improving several aspects of documentation. Mark Dorsey.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

56% of trade contractors cite poor coordination and communication as negative impact on productivity 68% of trade contractors claim that poor schedule management is the top contributor to low productivity Only 22% of organizations use a PM software. VersionOne ) 77% of high-performing projects use project management software.

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Difference Between Sketching and Drawing | What Are Conceptual Sketches | Architecture Concept Drawing | Types of Drawings for Building Design

CivilJungle

Shop drawings might be prepared by contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers or fabricators. They generally relate to pre-fabricated components, showing how they should be manufactured or installed. #6. Computer-aided design (generally referred to by the acronym CAD) is the use of computer software to create drawings.

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Construction Disruption – BIM, Cloud Computing, and Efficient Project Delivery Methods

Building Information Management

A disruptive technology is one that alters the very fabric of a business process or way of life, displacing whatever previously stood in its place. An understanding and integration of the associated knowledge domains important to life cycle management is required, resulting in what is now being referred to as “big data.”.

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