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

Fieldwire

In construction, a Request For Information (RFI) seeks the clarification of plans, drawings, specifications, and agreements. During the construction process, the contractor encounters a discrepancy between the architectural plans and the structural drawings. Assume that a construction project involves building a new hospital.

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

BD+C

Inherent in the collapse of this antiquated shopping mall typology is a massive opportunity to redefine the paradigm of how we create sustainable and equitable suburban environments to live, work, learn, and yes, shop. The Future of Shopping Malls Shopping malls were once the quintessential suburban community anchor.

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Why Do Farmers Wear Flannel Shirts?

Work Gearz

They are durable: Since farming requires hard and rough work, flannel shirts are often constructed of soft cotton, wool, or synthetic fabrics and have a thicker weave than other shirts, making them more durable. Moisture-wicking is a key characteristic of this fabric. It may irritate your skin as the fabric might be scratchy. .

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What Happens If A Wool Hat Gets Wet?

Work Gearz

But different wools and different fabrics react to water in dissimilar manner. In a survival situation, you are much better off wearing wool than synthetic fabrics. But getting wet does not harm wool, as it is a very sturdy fabric that can hold up to 20% of its weight in water. They prefer warmer, clammy environments.

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Leveraging land and light to enhance patient care

BD+C

Kristin Greeley Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers Daylighting Designs Interior Architecture Lighting New Project Portfolios On the Drawing Board With its arid, high-desert environment, abundant sunshine, mountain ranges, and blend of Native American, Spanish, and Anglo cultures, Santa Fe, N.M.,

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Everything You Need To Know About Modular Construction

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Modular construction or off-site construction involves removing some of the on-site production and instead, fabricating components of a building in a factory. You likely don’t have the facility to build an entire building using this practice so what are some examples of things we can all fabricate off site? Ramps and Stairs.

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Coverings Announces Top 10 Tile Trends for 2023

Pro Builder

Ceramic tile can be stacked horizontally or vertically to create monochromatic environments or mixed with different colors to create myriad patterns like stripes, chevron and herringbone. Gently uneven surfaces draw the eye and create the sense that each tile was intentionally crafted by a skilled artisan.