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New connected lighting technologies bring opportunities and challenges

Construction Specifier

Electrical and general contractors and consulting engineers for new construction and renovation are now faced with opportunities and challenges, as a luminaire may no longer be a ‘mere’ light fixture. The smart lighting infrastructure creates a backbone, enabling the integration of many traditional, standalone building systems.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

Importance of Construction Terminology Building terms and unique collocations are like the secret sauce that makes communication in the industry smooth and efficient. Better productivity and efficiency, satisfied clients, and shorter project timelines – everything making construction successful. No more confused faces or mix-ups.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Application: This standard card applies to automatic hydraulic security Bollards/Barricades found at driveway entrances, and other areas where vehicular traffic must be controlled. Review the Standard Operating Procedure for “Controlling Hazardous Energy Sources”. De-energize, lock out, and tag electrical circuits.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Electrical Resistivity Investigations Information. 00 43 33 Proposed Products Form.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Electrical Resistivity Investigations Information. 00 43 33 Proposed Products Form.

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Revit 2017 - New Features and Enhancements

Revit OpEd

Last night I was able to download and install Building Design Suite 2017 from my Autodesk subscription account. We'll be able to create indented lists with a bit more control now and we can place just a leader (empty text). You can select draft or production quality. Long Post Warning, worth it I hope.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

AIEE: American Institute of Electrical Engineers. AWG: American Wire Gauge. BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. CJ: Control Joint. CONT: Continuous, Continue, Control. O’Connell, Interior Graphic and Design Standards, S.C. 2-PSS: Two-Part Polysulfide Sealant. & And. ALM: Alarm.