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11 Advantages Of Fabric Buildings

Construction Marketing

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. Read on to learn about the advantages of fabric buildings.

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POST TENSIONING IN REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES

The Constructor

Reinforcement was fabricated and fixed along with post tensioned mono strands (encased in HDPE pipe) to profile. After fabricating and fixing shuttering in position, micro concrete encasement was carried out throughout the core holes in the slab. End anchors of post tensioned strands were fixed in position.

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Firms readied for £750m Parliament repairs deal

Construction Enquirer

The £750m framework is being set up as a successor to the existing MEPFS (Mechanical, Electrical, Public health, and Fabric Safety) framework. This works programme is designed to prevent future deterioration of the mechanical, electrical, public health, fire and life safety systems, building fabric, roofing and stonework.

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Modular Building as an Emerging Construction Industry Choice

Constructonomics

are constructed off-site in a protected factory-style setting, the fabrication of the building itself can be started at the same time that foundation is being formed onsite. Compare this to the arduous task of hiring subcontractors for plumbing and electrical work. Quality control is one of the modular industry’s best assets.

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Does a BIM Requirement Stop You From Bidding?

Carol Hagen

While Architects grab Revit, the complexities feel insurmountable, especially for smaller contractors in the electrical and mechanical trades. Understanding the benefits to the Owner, Architect, Engineer, and subcontractor will make you more comfortable in the design and modeling process. So what is a smaller subcontractor to do?

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Modular Construction: Pros and Cons

Lets Build

By fabricating building components in a controlled environment, projects are less prone to delays and come with an additional benefit—workers have safe, comfortable conditions in which they can be more productive, leading to higher-quality products. Even slight changes in plan designs can have significant costs.

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Managing Commercial Construction Lead Times

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It is important to secure this information right from the outset because materials should drive design decisions in the market, especially where schedule and cost are very important or critical to success. They should dictate every decision from budget through construction completion.