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Job Order Contracting Overview

Job Order Contracting

While it may seem “easier” to pay for these tools/services from project or operational funds, it is generally 3x to 10x more expensive, and per establish financial audit criteria, the practice may set the stage for potential fraud (see references below and associated link). DO – Approach JOC as a journey.

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Revit OpEd: Invalid References

Revit OpEd

Invalid References. The Right and Left reference planes have corresponding names and IsReference settings. In this family Ive made a mistake (on purpose of course), the Right reference plane has a different IsReference setting, it is set to Weak Reference. Reference Planes (families). Revit OpEd. Serendipity.].

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Revit OpEd: Reference Plane IsReference Parameter

Revit OpEd

Reference Plane IsReference Parameter. This post reiterates concepts I wrote about many years ago, regarding the IsReference parameter assigned to Reference Planes. IsReference settings break down like this: Not a Reference - ignored by Revit in the project environment, still useful in a family to create "the bones". at 8:00 AM.

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Revit OpEd: Revit 2013 - View References

Revit OpEd

Revit 2013 - View References. If you are familiar with Matchlines and their related View Reference concept then you already have a sense of what this can do. You start the View Reference tool with this little sneaky button. How about spending Two Minutes with View References ? Reference Planes (families).

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Contractor saves time, money on 127-unit apartment project with magnesium oxide underlayment panels

BD+C

According to Christine Williamson, a building scientist and consultant who built her career studying building failures, a single building mistake or installation error in new construction can lead to compounding problems, while a single wise decision, well executed, can lead to disproportionate benefits in building performance. (1).

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Revit OpEd: Reference Planes Summary Post

Revit OpEd

Reference Planes Summary Post. Similar to the previous summary posts for Worksets and Shared Coordinates Ive grabbed a number of past posts that have Reference Planes in common. Reference Planes and Wall Closure. Reference Plane IsReference Parameter. Grips Location Reference Planes vs Line. Updated: 9/14/2012.

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Hiring a Safety Consultant to Handle your ISNetworld® Account

Safety Services Company

Here are some tips and red flags to look out for: Avoid ISNetworld® consultants who only provide cookie cutter, downloadable safety programs and no real safety advice. There are many levels of ISNetworld® consulting available in the market place. Check your potential consultant’s references and reputation.