The Constructor

AUGUST 13, 2022

A housewrap is technically referred to as a water-resistant barrier (WRB), a lightweight sheet installed behind the siding and sheathing of the house. Housewrap is a synthetic material used to wrap the exterior of a building to protect the wall frames from external moisture penetration.

Housing 279

Housing Materials 279

The Constructor

AUGUST 19, 2022

“Internal curing refers to the process by which the hydration of cement occurs because of the availability of additional internal water that is not part of the mixing water”, as per ACI concrete terminology. Internal curing helps the concrete to achieve its full potential in an economic and sustainable manner.

Concrete 264

Concrete Sustainability 264

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Architraves in modern construction refer to the horizontal or vertical molding that is created around […]. Architrave in classical architecture is the bottom part of a specific type of lintel called the entablature. The post What is Architrave in Building Construction? appeared first on The Constructor.

Construction 264

Construction Architecture 264

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2024

Report reference Report [link] [link] via 4bt.us Buildings Kill Over One Billion Birds Annually Birds collide with buildings as they largely cannot see or recognize glass. Inexpensive window treatments are available to mitigate the problem. The post Buildings Over One Billion Birds Annually in U.S. Alone appeared first on 4BT.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Distress of concrete refers to the deterioration and decomposition of concrete caused by environmental conditions, autogenous internal influences, and exposure to operation services and testing.

Visualization 264

Visualization Inspections Concrete Engineering 264

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 10, 2025

We usually refer to one of our most recommended, Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, when we mentor our contractor clients and employees. It's amazing how some books stand the test of time. Although it was first published three decades ago, its lessons are still incredibly relevant for business owners.

Contractors 112

Contractors Construction 112

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 8, 2020

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Mobility 328

Mobility Software Software Contractors 328

The Constructor

APRIL 24, 2020

Preliminary works refer to all the activities that are involved in a construction site before the actual work commences, such as demolition, site.

Construction 217

Construction Site Plans Materials 217

The Constructor

MARCH 22, 2024

Quality assurance checks such as recording ground levels and marking reference points are essential throughout the process to ensure precision and adherence to project […] The post Work Procedure of Excavation at Construction Site appeared first on The Constructor.

Site 246

Site Drawings Construction Plans 246

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2021

The integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology within a standardized framework has consistently proven to yield significant cost savings (see references below). References: Ballard, G., Set up a 15-minute introductory discussion. Howell, G., Competing Construction Management Paradigms.

Honolulu 264

Honolulu Construction Procurement CA 264

The Constructor

APRIL 12, 2024

The ratio of the strength of the material to the permissible stress is often referred to as the factor of safety. As the specified permissible stresses are kept well below the material strength, the assumption of linear elastic behavior is considered justifiable.

Design 246

Design Safety Materials Concrete 246

The Constructor

MAY 4, 2020

A filling refers to a quantity of earthen material such as murrum, soil, rock, aggregate, shingle, and sand that is placed and compacted in trenches,

Materials 211

Materials Foundation Engineering 211

The Constructor

MAY 4, 2020

A filling refers to a quantity of earthen material such as murrum, soil, rock, aggregate, shingle, and sand that is placed and compacted in trenches,

Materials 207

Materials Foundation Engineering 207

The Constructor

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

FRP represents a class of materials that falls into a category referred to as composite materials. The primary function of fibre reinforcement is to carry load along the length of the fiber and to provide strength and stiffness in one direction. FRP composites are different from traditional construction materials like steel or aluminium.

Construction 246

Construction Materials Concrete 246

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2022

” “In particular, two types of price analysis—references to market research and IGCEs—were performed and documented incorrectly more than 50% of the time.” Statements that historical rates were used without reference to any contract or data in file to back it up. ?

Contract 245

Contract Office Estimating Documentation 245

The Constructor

JULY 4, 2023

Dragline excavators have become integral to modern construction projects due to their ability to dig deep and swiftly, often referred to as power shovels; dragline excavators are used to digging trenches, passages, and pits with impressive accuracy and speed.

Construction 219

Construction Equipment 219

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Building long-term relationships, sometimes referred to as “alliance partnering” is a robust method of limiting variation in outcomes and associated risk. Appropriate partner selection creates significant added value for real property owners.

Procurement 264

Procurement Plans Construction Organization 264

Construction Business Owner

MAY 16, 2023

Here, greening refers to the process of transforming practices to be more environmentally conscious. What to Consider Before Converting Utility Fleets to Electric ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 15:48 The “greening” of U.S. utilities is underway.

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Electrical Green Accounting Plans 207

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 8, 2020

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Industrial United States Construction Statistics 227

Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2024

How to Drive Change When the Old Way Feels Just Right ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 12:44 Leadership’s charge can be referred to as “change for better results.” Leaders identify an aspect of their organization or business and understand that change must occur.

Organization 177

Organization 177

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 7, 2020

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 21, 2022

References: GAO-19-57 – FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY ASSET MANAGEMENT Agencies Could Benefit from Additional Information on Leading Practices. Most federal government agencies incorrectly cost estimate, including the GSA, as they don’t understand this basic fact and do not have robust, organization-wide cost estimating practices.

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Estimating Construction Defense Risk 264

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2024

The fact of the matter is that there is no such thing as an “accurate construction cost estimate” Measuring accuracy requires a reliable reference point or datum. Isn’t it time for owners, designers, engineers, and builders to STOP thinking about accurate construction cost estimates?

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Estimating Procurement Legal Equipment 246

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Building long-term relationships, sometimes referred to as “alliance partnering” is a robust method of limiting variation in outcomes and associated risk. Appropriate partner selection creates significant added value for real property owners.

Procurement 243

Procurement Plans Construction Organization 243

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

RSMeans Cost Data, This document is for construction cost reference information. construction item levels or categories such as assembly cost tables and building square foot costs as well as a reference section that includes crew tables, historical cost indexes, and city cost indexes. It includes unit price data for a wide range of.

Estimating 260

Estimating Comparison Electrical Organization 260

Construction Dive

APRIL 22, 2024

The builder attached 3D modeling devices on workers’ helmets to collect data for virtual twins, documentation, reference and planning.

North Carolina 136

North Carolina Documentation Modeling Plans 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 8, 2020

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The Constructor

JUNE 2, 2020

Is there any reference for taking 400gm of cement for the consistency test? How to determination of Consistency of Cement as per IS Code?

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 31, 2023

Employees and managers regularly used a derogatory term when referring to Black workers, the suit claims.

Claims 142

Claims Management 142

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 7, 2025

An income statement (also referred to as a profit and loss report) reveals what profit your construction company made last month or last quarter. This key financial metric not only reflects your company's financial health but also helps guide your pricing strategies, project management decisions, and overall strategic planning.

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Profitability Contractors Overhead Income 85

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

References: International Journal of Innovation, Management, and Technology. Serious project planning, procurement, and project management errors and associated requirements for change orders. Inappropriate project delivery team. Where is YOUR organization? Dodge Data & Analytics.

Innovation 261

Innovation Procurement Budgeting Budget 261

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 5, 2022

It is the reference gas against which other greenhouse gases are measured and as such has a Global Warming Potential of 1. Climate Change Climate change refers to any significant change in the measures of climate lasting for an extended period of time. See, Weather.

Organization 295

Organization Statistics Electrical Products 295

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 4, 2024

A Job Order Contract (JOC) coefficient refers to a multiplier that is used to adjust the prices in a JOC contract. This representation is referred to as “bare costs” Why Coefficient Should Not Be Less Than 1.0 JOC Coefficients less than 1.0 The coefficient should typically not be less than 1.0.

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Overhead Profitability Contract Risk 187

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2021

Avoiding construction cost overruns is best accomplished by, Getting the front-end of capital investments right, including using reliable reference class information to create unbiased cost estimates. The more localized and granular the information the best. Optimally a locally researched detailed unit price cost book (UPB) is used.

Subcontracting 191

Subcontracting Construction Estimating Procurement 191

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 26, 2025

Users can quickly reference costs instead of building detailed estimates from scratch. Why do commercial contractors and real property owners continue to use these outdated tools and methods? Convenience and Time Savings Market average prepopulated cost databases save significant time by providing a starting point for estimating.

Estimating 130

Estimating Software Software Construction 130

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2024

Subsidence, which refers to the gradual sinking or settling of the ground, can lead to increased flooding risks, impact water supplies and cause damage to infrastructure like roads, bridges, pipelines and buildings. By 2034, the percentage is required to rise to 80%.

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Plans Houston Texas Roads 156

The Constructor

MAY 10, 2024

Generally, it refers to the ability of a structure to recover its equilibrium or resist sudden changes, dislodgment, or overthrow. What is stability of concrete structures? Stability of concrete structures is a crucial concept in structural engineering and has been defined in various ways by different authors and researchers.

Structural Engineering 130

Structural Engineering Concrete Engineering 130