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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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In order to minimize the environmental impact of shipping construction materials long distances, green building practices always call for the use of locally sourced construction materials whenever possible. Product and Material Selection. Preventing Construction Activity Pollution.

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Why Standardized Work is Critical to Construction Outcomes

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Standardized Work is Critical to Construction Outcomes Standardized processes and workflows are critical to establishing collaborative work environments with full technical and cost transparency. It can be used to discern normal from abnormal in terms of time, materials, and practices. It is quite simple.

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Modular Building as an Emerging Construction Industry Choice

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Modular construction consolidates both time and labor, while reducing overall material costs and environmental impact. By significantly reducing the overall time it takes to complete the entire project, the modular building method saves considerable costs in financing and damaged or lost materials.

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Best Construction Cost Estimating Solution

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Collaborative environment – Even if there is only one estimator, it is critical to share current, actionable information with multiple internal and external parties. Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization.

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Insulated Vs Uninsulated Boots Comparison With Pros and Cons

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Do you live in a hot environment or a cold one? But at the same time, they are heavy as some extra material is incorporated in the making of them. This also means that insulated boots would not be a great choice if you live or work in warm or hot environment. Comparison Table Between Insulated and Uninsulated.

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Forget Construction Cost Estimating Accuracy

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There are far too many variables involved in the “life-cycle” of a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity for the comparison to provide ANY valid indication of “accuracy” of the construction estimate. This is clearly foolish. Adopting continuous improvement of a robust process is equally important.

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AIA & Arup Healthier Materials Protocol: A Quick Guide

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With the common reminder that humans spend 90% of our time indoors, coupled with a growing body of upwards of 400 research studies that indicate there are hazardous chemicals in our building products that building occupants are exposed to, the focus on healthy, sustainable materials across the design and construction industry is at an all-time high.