Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Contractors that specialize in education, such as Suffolk, Hoar and McCarthy say that labor and material costs, higher health standards and tech-heavy designs are causing some clients to go back to the drawing board.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects. Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety.

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Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 332

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

Even experience in extensive design in academic context can provide only limited perspective in engineering decision making. Most lessons in engineering decision making come from the cases of histories of failures of structures, which itself are the results of a bad judgement, thus making us understand the pitfalls in conceptual design.

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Concrete Foundation Engineering Design 230

The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

Formwork is made from expensive materials, and requires great skill and experience in its manufactures. Its importance is evident when you consider that the cost of fabrication, erecting and striking the formwork, often exceeds the cost of the concrete it is designed to shape and support.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 19, 2012

How prepared and organized the owner/operator is in terms of having drawings done and hard delivery dates on the FF&E (fixtures, furnishings and equipment). but because the restaurant contractor is waiting for delivery of construction materials. Design process – this is where the architect creates drawings (typically 4-6 weeks).

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 16, 2021

Construction is one industry faced with many planning and designing before the actual structure is put in place. However, with advancements in technology, better designs with more details are being constructed to help guide the structure of a building. . This has made it essential in design and construction. .

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HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

As a result of this activity, subcontractors are busier, materials are in demand and pricing shoots up. According to Engineering News Record , June costs for commercial construction, building and materials were up more than two percent when compared to year ago. Design Build Firms. Reuse materials/systems when you can.

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Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

Below are the checks that should be verified before pouring begins: Is the formwork erected in accordance with the approved drawings? Sun, 30 Sep 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. Is the formwork restrained against movement in all directions?

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Concrete Inspections Foundation Materials 235

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Just like any new company, drawing up a business plan is crucial. There are all sorts of equipment and materials needed to start a roofing and guttering business. You’ll also require the following: Vehicle that can handle transport of materials. Roofing equipment and materials. 3) Equipment and materials.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 23, 2012

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. These fixings generally take the form of concrete nibs or metal (usually stainless steel) angles.

Concrete 192

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 192

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Each stage in the JOC task order process is designed to assure collaboration on an early and ongoing basis, clearly communicate a detailed scope of work, and manage all aspects of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. USACE JOC Participants. Multiple stages are involved for each JOC task order.

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Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 191

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Job Order Contracting (JOC) has been distorted into a way to simply speed the procurement of repair, renovation, and new build construction, bypassing procurement rigors and doing little to assure mutually beneficial benefit to owners and design-builder or overall efficiency. Enhanced owner and design-builder capabilities.

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Contract Procurement Estimating Management 264

The Constructor

MAY 29, 2012

For instance, the concrete sub and superstructure should not need replacing during 120 year design life. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. Not all the components of a bridge is deteriorate at the same rate.

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Inspections Concrete Foundation Roads 203

Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2021

Design Trends In and Out for 2021. The dramatic shift in design trends during the past 12 months resulted from Americans’ pandemic free time, including binging an HGTV show or two, says Realtor.com. Some of the design trends noted prior to the pandemic might be fading, so Realtor.com revisited them to see if they remain popular.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2021

6 Kitchen Design Trends Going Out of Style. Before hitting the drawing board for a new kitchen project, ensure that the design will remain desirable for a long time. Being aware of today's and tomorrow’s hot and fleeting kitchen design trends can help create an impactful and highly desirable kitchen. cbroderick.

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Design Drawings Materials Organization 98

Natural Building

JULY 18, 2021

The stay-at-home mom on a tight budget designed open rooms and decorated in a timeless, spare Scandinavian style. Beautifully rustic, hand-chiseled pine and cedar timbers are fitted with wooden pegs, but new construction materials and techniques like passive solar were also employed. Reusing old materials kept expenses down.

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Materials Wisconsin Oregon Budgeting 98

HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

Interestingly enough, we have found owners for many of the commercial construction projects out-to-bid are looking to work with design-build construction firms. Englewood Construction is currently working on a design-build project for the renovation of Stratford Square mall in Bloomingdale, Ill. Financial savings. True partnership.

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Design Commercial Budgeting Budget 120

Pro Builder

JUNE 14, 2021

Design Trends Survey: What's in Store for Housing's Look and Feel. A recent survey of architects and design-minded home builders reveals what's in store for the look and feel of housing during the next three to five years. Mon, 06/14/2021 - 08:00. Caroline Broderick, Associate Editor. . Trends in Exterior Cladding.

Housing 111

Housing Design Materials Architecture 111

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

Public organizations will be required to provide climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports, including information about climate-related risks that are likely to have a material impact on its business, results of operations, or financial condition. Design for long life and adaptability.

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Regulation Risk Equity Organization 264

BD+C

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Transforming the entry experience with biophilic design 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:44 Biophilic Design Vessel Architecture & Design's Cassandra Wallace, AIA, NCARB, explores how incorporating biophilic design elements and dynamic lighting can transform a seemingly cavernous entry space into a warm and inviting focal point.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

3 Ways Lean Design Can Help Home Builders Recover Margins. Using a Lean design and construction approach, home builders can reduce waste and costs without sacrificing amenities or marketability of their produc. What Is Lean Design in Home Building? Lean Design is a tool builders all over the country use to reduce costs.

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Design Drawings Profitability Documentation 98

Civiconcepts

APRIL 27, 2021

Its Types, Materials & Components Read More ». A Culvert is a structure constructed in roadway and railway to pass the flow of water and sometimes for the facile passage of electrical cables without interfering with roadways and … What Is Culvert?

Materials 98

Materials Electrical Construction Drawings 98

Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

In the construction industry, shop drawings play a crucial role in the execution of projects, providing detailed illustrations and specifications for components and assemblies. This article explores what shop drawings are, their significance in construction, and how they facilitate seamless project execution. What are Shop Drawings?

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Drawings Fabrication Construction Risk 52

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Plus, they usually have some combination of historic or architectural significance, beautiful vintage materials and fine craftsmanship – the kind of stuff us industry fanatics just can’t get enough of. Because these buildings are well-known and prominently located, making it all the more exciting to work in them. Craftsmanship is Key.

New York City 267

New York City Construction Chicago Permits 267

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.

Commercial 127

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budgeting 127

BD+C

APRIL 27, 2023

Blind Ambition: Insights from a blind architect on universal design 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/27/2023 - 14:53 Architects Blind architect Chris Downey shares his message to designers that universal design goes much further than simply meeting a code to make everything accessible. Universal Design Insights Downey is blind.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Design-Bid-Build. Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) delivery process with design, bidding, and construction in separate, sequential steps.

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BD+C

JULY 25, 2023

The latest 'five in focus' healthcare interior design trends 0 qpurcell Tue, 07/25/2023 - 09:45 Designers HMC Architects’ Five in Focus blog series explores the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of healthcare design. Sergio Lechuga, CID, is HMC’s Director of Interior Design.

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Design Environment Los Angeles Education 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2023

Anyone who works in the construction industry is intimately familiar with different types of construction drawings. Here’s a simple primer for understanding the differences and the roles each type of drawing plays in the construction process. What Are Construction Drawings? But can you define the differences between them?

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Drawings Documentation Construction Change Orders 52

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2020

Construction blueprints (also known as construction plans or construction drawings) are two-dimensional drawings that contain all the details that are needed for a project. Historically, blueprints were literally blueprints and were made to reproduce technical drawings through a contact print process on light-sensitive paper.

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Drawings Construction Plans Permits 139

Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

Builders Volumetric Building Companies' Vaughan Buckley on Restarting a Former Katerra Factory “Design casts the biggest shadow in the whole process,” says Sara Logan, AIA, VP of design and Volumetric Building Companies , a vertically integrated modular provider based in Philadelphia.

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Site Housing Design Industrial 92

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION Multifamily Housing Engineered wood’s combination of benefits—from beauty and versatility to sustainability and strength—has made it a popular material for commercial projects such as mixed-use buildings, low-rise office structures and even eight-story mass-timber high rises. Download Form D510 here.

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Resource Engineering Design CAD 97

CivilJungle

AUGUST 5, 2022

How to Draw a House Plan Step by Step? You should know the right process to draw a house plan before you start drawing a plan on paper. So before you start bringing out the design of your desired home you should read it carefully. Drawing a house plan takes much more effort and patience than doing other things.

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Drawings Plans Housing Drafting 52

BD+C

OCTOBER 28, 2024

John Quaine MFPRO+ Blog Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Apartments Designers Architects Mid-rise apartment buildings have cropped up at an increasing rate in cities across the U.S. Wood is one of the most common construction materials. Excessive corners and premium facade materials will always result in higher costs.

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Housing Materials Retail Concrete 52

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We’re seeing designers incorporate enhanced island dining into both attainable homes (to save space) and luxury homes (as an option). Bolder designs are trending, but if homeowners were given the choice to remodel, white is still the most desired color palette for its practicality and ability to withstand the test of time.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 2, 2023

4 design strategies for successful K-12 magnet schools 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/02/2023 - 09:41 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen's Donna Francis, AIA, Principal, and Becky Brady, AIA, share four reasons why diverse K-12 magnet schools require diverse design. Design Strategies for K-12 Magnet Schools 1. is global studies.

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