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CSI Masterformat 2010 Sample Cost Codes

Cassell Construction Estimating

For any General Contractor contemplating revising its cost codes, we strongly recommend using the 2004/2010 Masterformat, (50 Divisions), rather than the tried and true 1995 Masterformat (16 Divisions). Time marches on, and despite the familiarity and comfort zone of the old format, the new system is gradually replacing the familiar one.

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Warning: Adding on to Your Building May Not Be Possible

Wolgast Corporation

Setbacks & Zoning Each municipality is different in their requirements and the type of business, whether it’s a commercial office, retail or a manufacturing company can make a difference to setback and zoning provisions. Please share with us any questions you may have about expanding your building.

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3 ways the most innovative companies work differently

BD+C

Using six performance indicators, we're able to view workers’ perceptions of the quality of innovation, creativity, and leadership in an employee’s organization. The Most Innovative (or “Innovators”) not only worked differently, but they used the office differently. Innovators Say They Need to Spend More Time in the Office U.S.

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Three Easy Steps to Building a Commercial Building

Wolgast Corporation

Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.

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Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

BD+C

The first essential step is to actively listen and learn, enabling us to consider suitable safety measures that create a secure environment for students, teachers, and staff. At HMC, we have achieved significant success by organizing community workshops with the County Sheriff’s office, local police, and fire officials.

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How to design for adaptive reuse: Don’t reinvent the wheel

BD+C

After the 2008 financial crisis when malls began shuttering and sitting vacant at a rapid rate, Gresham Smith became a pioneer in this approach, most notably through our work to re-envision One Hundred Oaks Mall in Nashville, which is now a successful, mixed-use medical office destination. Take a multidiscipline approach.

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A Colorful Perspective for Pros Who Paint in 2022

Pro Builder

Colors can power moods, energizing us with confidence, strength, and curiosity — allowing us to express ourselves with color anywhere — whether it be a full room, an accent wall, trim, or furniture,” says Sue Kim, Valspar Color Marketing Manager. . Home Office Paint Colors. Paint Colors for Bathrooms and Bedrooms.

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