Types of Drawings used in Building Construction
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Different types of drawings is used in construction such as architectural drawings, structural, electrical, plumbing and finishing drawings.
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What are IFC Drawings in Construction Projects?
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JULY 4, 2022
Issue for construction (IFC) drawing is a 2D drawing issued by the architects or consultants to the construction contractor during the final stage of.
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Managing papers and drawings in the construction field can be a pain. Luckily, Viewpoint Team is here to help simplify those processes.
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What are As-Built Drawings and Why are they Important?
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OCTOBER 16, 2020
An as-built drawing is defined as a drawing created and submitted by a contractor after completing the project. Due to some specific inevitable.
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Managing the Complexities of Construction Drawing Sets
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AUGUST 6, 2018
Drawings are foundational to construction project management. While dedicated drawing management capabilities are the best way to keep sheets organized and accessible to the extended project team, the reality is that paper processes and cloud drives are still the norm. Project Management Connected Drawings. Team Drawings.
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Instruments Used in Engineering Drawing -its Uses and Importance
The Constructor
DECEMBER 1, 2017
In engineering drawing, engineering related objects like buildings, walls, electrical fittings, pipes, machines etc. are represented with.
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Understanding the lines Used in Architectural Drawings
The Constructor
JUNE 30, 2017
The structure that is planned to be built is described by using lines, symbols and notes in architectural drawings. Read More at Understanding the.
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How to find the rebar spacing when not mentioned in the drawing?
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15 Engineering Drawing Instruments | Drawing Instruments and Their Uses | Top Drawing Instruments
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Your Qualities Drive Relationship Quality
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It began when humans developed the ability to reason: the cognitive ability to draw a conclusion based on the experience or use of tools or other available material. Alex Headley. Mon, 08/09/2021 - 07:30. The construction industry is one of the oldest in the world.
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Cloud Computing in Construction: Are we Availing all its Benefits?
The Constructor
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Cloud computing in construction is the use of virtual servers to access documents, drawings, and data relevant to a project through an internet.
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How to Avoid 3 Common Commercial Construction Scheduling Delays
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Delays on Shop Drawings. As soon as we’re awarded the contract for a commercial construction project, we immediately award the job to our subcontractors and release them to start creating shop drawings.
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How to Make Better Quantity Takeoffs?
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Quantity takeoff in construction estimates the quantities for a contract from the drawings and construction plans to forecast the upcoming.
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What is RFI in Construction?
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A request for information (RFI) is a formal written process undertaken during a construction project to clarify information like plans, drawings,
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Architectural Dictionary – 108 Words Used by Architects
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The following are the words commonly used by Architects in their works and drawings. Understanding of these words is essential for construction.
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The Way Construction Finance Should Be
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CoFi’s flexible loanprograms and streamlined draw submission, payment, and digitalinspection processes tackle those obstacles head-on. Our mission is to make construction finance predictable, safe, and fast—the way it should be.
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What is Substructure and Superstructure in Building Construction?
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Reinforcement shall be cut and placed as per the structural drawings and approved bar bending Schedules. Specified cover blocks should be provided at regular spacing and intervals.
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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust
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In a best-case scenario, a general contractor budgets a job based on thorough architectural and engineered drawings that encompass not only the client’s design intent, but also careful planning for everything from mechanical systems to cosmetic finishes. But in reality, the quality of plans we receive to work with at this stage varies widely.
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New Asset Features to Boost Progress Tracking on 2D Drawings
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Multiple assets can also be made quickly when drawing on a sheet. Here are a few examples: Viewing status updates Let’s say a general contractor primarily uses 2D PDF drawings and needs to visually see the status of the concrete pour directly on their drawing. If there are existing assets, you can link to them easily.
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Work Procedure of Excavation at Construction Site
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The process of excavation at a construction site involves a comprehensive understanding of various aspects including centerline and excavation drawings, setting out plans on the ground, soil excavation, and removal procedures.
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Different Types of Building Plans
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Building plans are the set of drawings which consists of floor plan, site plan, cross sections, elevations, electrical, plumbing and landscape.
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Georgia’s booming CareerExpo draws young people to the trades
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Samantha Barnett, 18, discovered she was right for the trades when she snuck into her school’s construction program. Construction Ready's event validated her passion and skill for woodworking.
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Feces, noose drawing left at Black Bechtel employee’s worksite, suit claims
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The alleged episodes took place at an ExxonMobil plant in Texas before the worker was laid off in retaliation for complaining, according to court documents.
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133 Trapezoidal Footing Formula
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The trapezoidal footing formula is used to determine the volume of a trapezoidal footing from the respective drawing specifications. Here, the.
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How Tech Can Help Contractors Win the War for Talent
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How Tech Can Help Contractors Win the War for Talent ccapoccia Fri, 04/14/2023 - 15:52 While already fighting to keep up with its typical hiring pace, the construction industry will need to draw more than 500,000 additional workers this year to meet rising demands, according to recent data released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).
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Redefining Construction Document Management
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Once building begins, plans, specs and drawings are tweaked as efficiencies are noted, errors are corrected or work gets completed throughout the process. Paper has been the traditional format for plans, specs and drawings in construction. Dealing with paper plans and drawings in the field can be a hassle. Want to know more?
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CHIPS Act draws over 460 applicants for semiconductor manufacturing funding
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With $39 billion dedicated for the program, the immense interest may mean some tough choices for federal officials.
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Commercial Construction Project Management Trends: How to Survive the Incredible Shrinking Timeline
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It’s much better to catch something like this while the project is still ‘at the drawing board,’ rather than discover the issue in real time on the job site, and have construction halted while a work-around is found. Best case scenario, we get fully detailed drawings with separate overlays for each mechanical system and trade.
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5 red flags that a job might not be worth the risk
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In challenging economic times, contractors need to be especially vigilant for warning signs such as uncertain financing, incomplete drawings or an owner with a bad reputation, experts say.
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Making the grade: Why school construction costs are climbing and projects are stalling
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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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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan
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If the appraisers approve, the lender makes more draw payments to the contractor. Find out if you can use your land equity towards your down payment, how they pay construction draws, and if the contractor can request a draw to cover material costs. During the construction phase, most lenders need interest-only payments.
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Construction Inclusion Week doubles in size again
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The third annual event to increase workforce diversity will draw participants from every state and Puerto Rico while expanding internationally as well.
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San Diego camp shows teens construction’s cornerstones
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A nonprofit organization supporting the aggregates industry ran its first summer program in July to draw young people to the trades.
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DOL program head says women need to ‘see it to be it’ in the trades
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The Labor Department recently announced $5 million in grants for community organizations that draw women into apprenticeship programs.
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How green building policy could evolve in 2023
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Reducing carbon emissions from building materials and construction will likely draw more local and state policy attention, experts say.
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JOC Procedures
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Contractor prepares/updates Detailed Scope of Work referencing any sketches, drawings, photographs, and specifications required to document accurately the work to be accomplished and prepares a detailed line-item proposal of the planned work activity using the current unit price book (UPB).
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What to Look for in Construction Design Software
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Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. to help architects and project managers speed up the drawing process. AutoCAD comes with a comprehensive toolkit with thousands of objects, styles, etc.
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3 Tips On How To Find The Perfect Commercial Construction Contractor… And Be A Great Construction Client
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Providing a clear scope of work and investing in quality architectural drawings are key to a successful client-contractor relationship, according to Englewood Construction. As part of my interview, the reporter turned the tables on the topic and asked for my perspective on what construction firms look for in a great client.
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Paper vs. Clunky Software vs. Integrated Construction Solution
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 1, 2019
Paper forms in the field, heavy books of plans and drawings and other tree-sourced documents can also get lost or revised so many times to the point that no two people on a jobsite have the same information in front of them.
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