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CONSTRUCTION SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

The opportunities and constraints inherent to a site and the response to a program/design brief are analysed and documented in an overall site planning document that should accompany a development application. Good site planning therefore starts with a comprehensive analysis of the site, within the immediate and regional context.

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Why zoning is fundamental to construction planning

Lets Build

What is zoning. Zoning relates to government regulations that guide what can and cannot be built on any property. For any construction project, you can refer to the local, municipal or city zoning map to determine what zoning classification your construction site belongs to.

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5 questions all Project Managers should ask themselves before they start a project

Lets Build

Many project managers who work on projects with a lot of repetition tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on admin-heavy tasks related to planning. Their programme is stuck on MS Project and to update it they have to go through countless WhatsApp notifications, emails, or phone calls.

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Healthcare design: How to improve the parking experience for patients and families

BD+C

As such, the arrival and departure parking experience can have a profound impact on their experience with the healthcare facility, writes Beth Bryan, PE, PTOE, PTP, STP2, Principal, Project Manager, Walter P Moore. About the Author Beth Bryan, PE, PTOE, PTP, STP2, is a Principal and Project Manager in Walter P Moore’s Parking Group.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

« Better Project Management through Better Communication. Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Recently I had a friend fall walking near a construction zone while carrying a case of water to her coffee shop. Management. Categories.

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

BD+C

As we reimagine sites of this scale, taking the right steps is essential: identify the opportunity, implement the catalyst, lead with a long-term framework and a shared vision, and look to the future. A significant number of these old sites face environmental challenges. An internal courtyard also functions as a rehabilitation space.

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Site Work Estimating Sheets facilitate the work of estimator

Construction Cost Estimating

Site Work Estimating Sheets facilitate the work of estimator. Site work estimating sheet s are useful for intermediate estimators, real estate developers, general contractors, project managers to develop an accurate site-work construction cost estimate. Site Work Estimating Sheets facilitate the work of.