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Managing Commercial Construction Lead Times

HardHatChat

Inefficient sequencing of materials and equipment can have a significant impact on both time and money. It is important to secure this information right from the outset because materials should drive design decisions in the market, especially where schedule and cost are very important or critical to success.

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The Super Sack: The Endless Potential for the Perfect Transportation

Construction Marketing

Super sacks are essentially large sacks made of a lightweight, yet durable material. They can be transported by truck, train, or ship, making them an ideal option for companies that need to move large quantities of material quickly and efficiently. Super sacks are a type of bulk packaging made of fabric. The type of material.

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Are 100% Polyester Jackets Warm?

Work Gearz

It is used to create a wide range of fabrics, as well as to combine with other natural and synthetic fibres. It is one of the most commonly used clothing fabrics today. It’s a low-cost material that’s ideal for mass-producing clothes, bags and shoes. The fabric’s tight weave also keeps heat contained inside.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

Metal mesh is a versatile, and low-maintenance material that may be designed to include railings for rooftop lounges or restaurant terrace spaces without obstructing views. In collaboration with security hardware, metal mesh serves as a sleek security product for elegant theft protection in retail, restaurant, and hospitality settings.

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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckhardt

Autodesk Construction Cloud

She’s always been passionate about the promise of industrialized construction and how it helps optimize labor, materials, and cost.  Salla recently answered a few questions on the benefits of industrialized construction and how it’s fundamentally changing the approach to planning, designing, and building. Let’s dive in!

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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckardt

Autodesk Construction Cloud

She’s always been passionate about the promise of industrialized construction and how it helps optimize labor, materials, and cost.  Salla recently answered a few questions on the benefits of industrialized construction and how it’s fundamentally changing the approach to planning, designing, and building. Let’s dive in!

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Commercial Construction Project Management: Managing What You Don’t Control

HardHatChat

It could be installing specialty equipment in a commercial kitchen, utilizing pre-ordered materials such as flooring and millwork, or providing electrical hookup for a sign or security system. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.