STAAD PRO MANUELS & GUIDES
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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CONSTRUCTION SITE PLANNING
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
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. Site planning in architecture and landscape architecture refers to the organizational stage of the landscape design process.
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TYPES OF CONCRETE MIX DESIGN
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
In this designation the letter M refers to the mix and the number to the specified 28 day cube strength of mix in N/mm2. These mixes are termed standard mixes. IS 456-2000 has designated the concrete mixes into a number of grades as M10, M15, M20, M25, M30, M35 and M40. 3) and (1:1:2) respectively.
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Shoring, Underpinning and Scaffolding
The Constructor
DECEMBER 21, 2011
The phrase can also be used as a noun to refer to the materials used in the process. concrete structures shoring, in this case also referred to as falsework, provides temporary support until the concrete becomes hard and achieves the desired strength to support loads. In this case, shoring should not be confused with shielding.
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203 SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
v) Vertical reference pillars are erected at a distance of 1 meter from the edges of excavation for vertical control of building during construction. 2) The axial lines (center lines) of the trenches are marked with the help of profiles, sighting rails, strings and pegs. (3)
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Construction of World Trade Centers
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
The site is currently being rebuilt with six new skyscrapers and a memorial to the casualties of the attacks. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
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constructionattorneyblog: Airport Design team sues Atlanta
Construction Lawyer
AUGUST 18, 2005
His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. Airport Design team sues Atlanta. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Airport Design team sues Atlanta : Recent Posts. Copyright Notice.
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Construction Collaboration Requires Common Terms
Job Order Contracting
JULY 10, 2017
Examples: buildings, roadways, dams, bridges, utilities, mass transit, airports, equipment. audit: systematic, independent documented, and verifiable process for obtaining evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the a product or service is providing intended results and/or meeting requirements.
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FACTORS AFFECTING STRENGTH OF CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 21, 2012
This criterion though is not absolute and reference should be made to respective codes for testing of water construction purpose. The presence of salts (chlorides and sulphates), silt and clay also reduces the strength of concrete. Water: frequently the quality of the water is covered by a clause stating “.the
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230 Civil Engineering Marvels- 5 Tallest Skyscrappers
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
They were the world’s tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004 if measured from the level of the main entrance to the structural top, the original height reference used by the US-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat from 1969.
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Monorail Train In India
The Constructor
DECEMBER 14, 2011
The transportation system is often referred to as a railway. Differentiation from other transport systems Monorail systems have found shared applications in the transportation market in airport transfer and some medium capacity metro systems.
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PFOA Contamination is Found in 49 States
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 17, 2019
PFOAs are very persistent in the environment and in the human body, meaning they don’t break down, accumulating over time, and as such have been referred to ‘forever chemicals’ making them an emergent environmental priority. producer to for the first time share all documentation related to PFOA. has been cut dramatically.
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The future of specifiers: The way forward
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Generally, the big-S-Specifier refers to a person whose specialty, training, and daily work are focused on written specifications. Stinson, on the other hand, sees better integration between BIM and specifications software improving several aspects of documentation.
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SURVEYING: ERROR SOURCES IN TOTAL STATION
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 24, 2011
Refer to the total station operating instructions for repeating angle methods where required. o) Angles As a rule, a surveyor will turn a doubled angle for move-ahead, traverse points, property corners, or other objects that require greater accuracy. On the other hand, single angles are all that are required for topographic shots.
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Optimizing fenestration designs for acoustical performance
Construction Specifier
JUNE 14, 2024
Many buildings, particularly those located near airports, freeways, and construction zones, struggle with undesirable acoustics. Major airports across the country have plans and have made improvements in acoustical controls. To renovate The Peabody Hotel, owners prioritized guest feedback, focusing on noise control.
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Construction Equipments
The Constructor
JANUARY 22, 2012
The term "bulldozer" is often used to mean any heavy engineering vehicle (sometimes a loader and sometimes an excavator), but precisely, the term refers only to a tractor (usually tracked) fitted with a dozer blade or bucket. A dedicated hoe on its own chassis is more properly referred to as an excavator.
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Job Order Contracting – JOC – An Ideal Project Delivery Method
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 24, 2013
These traditional methods involve selection and award of professional design services (to develop comprehensive, complete design documents), followed by a separate process for construction services to accomplish and deliver the project to the owner. These are commonly referred to as design-bid-build type methods and are still in use today.
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How to Building Construction Process Step by Step
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 18, 2021
For that, we must take permission from different boards before you can go for the construction, like this municipal, airport authority, pollution control, etc. Following are the list of document project required before applying for permission. From the contract document, all of the work-related details must be clearly stated.
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Consensus-based standards are Required across the architecture, engineering, construction, owner and operator (A/E/C/O/O) industry
Building Information Management
APRIL 26, 2014
federal departments/agencies, as well as state/county/local governments, colleges/universities, healthcare, and airports/transportation. federal departments/agencies, as well as state/county/local governments, colleges/universities, healthcare, and airports/transportation. RSMeans Strategic Partner.
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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete
Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2024
Embodied carbon refers to the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated by the manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and disposal of construction materials used in the built environment. Notes View the references online at theconstructionspecifier.com/low-carbon-concrete.
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How Autodesk Build Enables EuroAirport to Manage its Assets Digitally
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 3, 2023
By using Autodesk Build , an Autodesk Construction Cloud solution, the French-Swiss airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg can now save 360 days of worker hours when planning its equipment maintenance. In an airport, runway maintenance work is carried out at night. Each area is composed of several toilet and sink units.
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40 “Outcome-based Pathway” – The New Mandate for Energy Compliance?
Building Information Management
MARCH 19, 2014
EUIr = the Reference Annual Energy Use Index for the building use and occupancy in Table 60X.1 Reference energy use intensity (EUIr). The reference energy use intensity shall be determined utilizing Table 60X.1. month compliance period as documented in accordance with 60X.3.2. and Equation 6?4. where applicable TABLE 60X.1
Big Data, BIM, Cloud Computing, and Efficient Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment
Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
Collaborative construction methods such as Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, and Job Order Contracting – JOC, also referred to as IPD-lite, are examples of proven, transparent, and performance based approaches. Focus on process – the construction delivery method drives success/failure more than any other single component.
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Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 5, 2017
Carefully review the Job Order Contract and all associated documents. prison, airport, court house) work and after-hours work will need to be included in the books, or otherwise provided for. 1] This document is not providing, nor attempts to provide any form of legal advice. Mutual respect. Premiums for restricted area (e.g.
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constructionattorneyblog: False Claims lands Engineer in jail
Construction Lawyer
AUGUST 30, 2007
His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. New AIA documents and Arbitration » August 30, 2007. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference False Claims lands Engineer in jail : Recent Posts.
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constructionattorneyblog: Architect can't profit from wrongful conduct
Construction Lawyer
AUGUST 19, 2005
His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. « Airport Design team sues Atlanta | Main. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Architect cant profit from wrongful conduct : Recent Posts.
DBE: How To Grow Your Disadvantaged Business Enterprise The Smart Way
Help Everybody Everyday
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Large firms (often referred to as primes) with gigantic government contracts can also struggle with meeting their goals. But right now, focus on getting a few promotional documents that make you look “top notch.”. We’ll use the one or two promotional documents I mentioned for our outreach. Here’s why. Conclusion.
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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Acousticians and architects must be cognizant of exterior noise and vibration due to locations close to transportation hubs, highways, airports, and city living. Additionally, acousticians and architects must be cognizant of exterior noise and vibration due to locations close to transportation hubs, highways, airports, and city living.
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Big Data, BIM, Cloud Computing, and Efficient Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment
Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
Collaborative construction methods such as Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, and Job Order Contracting – JOC, also referred to as IPD-lite, are examples of proven, transparent, and performance based approaches. Focus on process – the construction delivery method drives success/failure more than any other single component.
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Public Sector Real Property Management – Quality Construction Cost Estimating – Earned Value Management
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 26, 2015
The basic characteristics of effective estimating are well-known and well documented. The associated processes for developing a cost estimate are equally well documented. Thus, focus of this discussion will be on the requirements for establishing reliable construction cost estimates. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.
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40 constructionattorneyblog: Copyright -- World Trade Center
Construction Lawyer
AUGUST 15, 2005
His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. Airport Design team sues Atlanta » August 15, 2005. He is also a founding member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.
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The Best Unit Price Book for Job Order Contracting
Building Information Management
JULY 10, 2014
This allows for the direct insertion of current prevailing wage rates and a direct print reference for contractors new to JOC and RSMeans, which this state valued. In addition, RSMeans has worked with a large northeastern state to produce a set of 14 pre-localized UPBs—one for each county—to support a JOC program. It depends.
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Data Scientists Reveal 5 Surprising Construction Insights to Manage Risk
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 31, 2021
To understand how data insights can inform success outcomes for the construction industry, Scott refers to a framework of Data – Information – Knowledge – Wisdom. You don’t want to compare an airport terminal to a hospital project,” added Keaney. “We Under this framework, you start with a data point.
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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)
Building Information Management
MAY 19, 2016
Upon approval from GSA” means when an agency either has a delegation of authority document from the Administrator of General Services or written approval from the Administrator or his/her designee before proceeding with a specified action. Projected highest and best use should not be remote, speculative, or conjectural.
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Building Information Management
MAY 19, 2016
Upon approval from GSA” means when an agency either has a delegation of authority document from the Administrator of General Services or written approval from the Administrator or his/her designee before proceeding with a specified action. Projected highest and best use should not be remote, speculative, or conjectural.
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What You Need to KNOW about Job Order Contracting
Building Information Management
MARCH 10, 2017
Carefully review all of the Job Order Contract and all associated documents. IMPORTANT: If the Job Order Contract is not in alignment with these core best practices, it is recommended that you discuss the document in more detail with appropriate parties. This document is not providing, nor attempts to provide any form of legal advice.
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40 COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
Cloud’s Airport Industrial Park, an area certified as “Shovel Ready” under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Shovel Ready Site Certification Program. Shovel Ready Silver certified sites means that its documentation is less than one year old and has proper zoning and infrastructure built to the property.
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The Travel & Tourism Game
Business Facilities
AUGUST 7, 2019
Within the City of Fallon numerous shovel-ready parcels are available, including those located at the New River Business Park, the Hospital Medical Campus and the Fallon Municipal Airport located in the newly designated Opportunity Zone. Cape Coral has the largest Florida burrowing owl population with 2,500 documented burrows.
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An Invisible Revolution: How Leading Construction Firms Are Rethinking Construction as a Business
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 26, 2023
With a strong presence in over 20 countries, Ferrovial is known for its expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, such as airports, highways, and railways. All cases are explained, and refer to company websites for more details. All you need is to create a document.
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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
In a short span of time, he has become the go-to reference for all things digital in the company, including information management, BIM, technology, devices, data, IoT, and BI—focusing on the bidding, design and construction phases. Christian Paul. Senior Project Manager. Gilbane Building Company. Atlanta, Georgia.
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How to Get Paid on Texas Public Projects
Levelset
MAY 20, 2022
The Miller Act provides directly for this payment protection at the federal level, and most states have their own version of it — laws often referred to as “Little Miller Acts.” When dealing with the necessary documentation for any project, proper document retention and management creates a beneficial situation for contractors as well.
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52 State by State Incentives Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 15, 2014
Internal Revenue Code Credits Adopted by Reference (AS 43.20.021): Under Alaska’s blanket adoption of the IRC, taxpayers can claim all federal incentive credits. In 2001 the MRZ designation was renewed for the former Williams Air Force Base, now known as Williams Gateway Airport. Currently there are two MRZs in Arizona.
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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 21, 2014
An ‘aviation development zone’ is any airport in Colorado that is a public-use facility designated by the FAA in its latest National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, which has registered with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT).
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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration
Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group (Division 00): Introductory Information: Indexing and general information documents. 01 11 13 Work Covered by Contract Documents. 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation. 01 32 33 Photographic Documentation. 01 32 36 Video Monitoring and Documentation.
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