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The Ultimate Construction Glossary for 2024: Essential Terms and Definitions

Building Radar

It helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and creates energy-efficient structures that benefit both developers and the environment. Shop drawings are detailed drawings produced by contractors, suppliers, or manufacturers that illustrate how certain building components will be fabricated and installed.

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BIM at LOD400: Why Level of Development 400 matters for design and virtual construction

BD+C

By broadening design to anticipate construction issues and delivering a fabrication-ready model, engineers can create more certainty in cost, schedule, and design intent. In general, the higher LOD numeric value, the further along that element is on the spectrum from concept to fabrication ready.

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Best Value Construction Delivery Methods – Alliance Contracting, LEAN Construction, Integrated Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

One definition, among may of alliancing – “A method of procuring and project delivery of construction services where all parties are required to work together in good faith, acting with integrity and making best-for-project decisions. LEAN construction in terms of a philosophy actually has no commonly accepted definition.

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Is 100% Cotton Fire Resistant? (Explained)

Work Gearz

The comfort it provides and the very feeling the material provides makes it one of the most sought after fabrics out there. 100% cotton will definitely burn when it is exposed to fire but untreated heavyweight 100% cotton does resist the tendency to go up in flames. Read on to find out. . Is 100% cotton fire resistant? .

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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. Usually polyester is known as a winter fabric rather than a summer one, because of its ability to retain heat. How does polyester keep you warm?

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Is There a Difference Between Fleece and Polar Fleece?

Work Gearz

If you have ever gone winter shopping and hurried through the winter essentials, you must definitely have come across a gazillion types of fleece. It is but the general term used to denote a warm and soft fabric that is worn in winters. Fleece is often used to make linings of clothes and can even be used as a stand alone fabric.

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Built Environment Life-Management, BIM, LEAN, and Efficient Project Delivery

Building Information Management

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. By definition, BIM requires a collaborative construction delivery method due to the need for early and ongoing information sharing across multiple knowledge domains. BIM/ BIM EXECUTION PLAN.

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