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Managing the Complexities of Construction Drawing Sets

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Drawings are foundational to construction project management. Sheet counts in the approved construction set are often large to begin with and grow even larger as a project progresses. Project Management Connected Drawings. Construction drawings are unlike construction documents.

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4 Foundations of a Successful House Build

Constructonomics

Read on for the four foundations of any successful house build; foundations you will need to have in place to take your dream home from concept to reality. From initial ideas and inspiration to securing planning permission and effective project management, planning is the most important part of any self-build project.

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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS

The Constructor

The required amount of cover will always be specified on the design drawings, but no time should the cover be less than the maximum size of aggregate plus 5mm. The second part is carried out by a surveyor, who will check the steel levels against the required levels from the design drawings.

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COMMON STRUCTURAL FAILURE CAUSES

The Constructor

8) inadequate preparation and review of contract and shop drawings. (9) Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? 6) complexity of codes and specifications leading to misinterpretation and misapplication. (7)

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FORMWORK AND GOOD FORMWORK PROPERTIES

The Constructor

For anything other than most smallest of concreting jobs e.g. walls over 1m in height, a drawing should be provided, showing what formwork is required. This need not be an intricate design drawing, a simple sketch is usually sufficient. The below picture shows part of a concrete structure soon after the formwork has been struck.

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Everything you need for building and project management

Job Order Contracting

All Project Management, Asset Management and Facility Management activities are always updated and available wherever you are so you can make the right decision at the right time. Project Management. Manage project teams. Instant access to drawings using Building in Cloud built-in DWG viewer.

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PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS FOR FORMWORK & RELEASE AGENTS

The Constructor

Below are the checks that should be verified before pouring begins: Is the formwork erected in accordance with the approved drawings? Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Is it correctly aligned and leveled?

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