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Unlock Public Sector Construction Productivity – A White Paper

Job Order Contracting

Unlock Public Sector Construction Productivity[1] with Proven Strategies: A White Paper. The risk of change is high, however, not pursuing fundamental change is potentially catastrophic. World-class Training and Support for Owners, Design-Builders, Trades. First, a few things to consider. Take BIM for example.

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Housing, Industrialized: Designing for Off-Site

The Pro Builder

By shaving just a foot off the depth of the three-story, side-by-side duplex destined for an infill lot in Pittsburgh, he enabled Structural Modular Innovations to build three boxes at a time on its factory floor instead of only two. And losing that 1 foot didn’t affect the livability or marketability of the homes at all.”

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Common construction cost estimating problems

Job Order Contracting

Inadequate Risk Assessment: Not factoring in potential risks like weather delays, permit issues, or unforeseen complications can lead to significant cost overruns. Poor Communication: Lack of clear communication between estimators, designers, and project managers can result in misunderstandings and inaccurate cost estimations.

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What is the Design Build Method of Construction?

Wolgast Corporation

Wolgast has been a Design Build Construction Company for almost 40 years and we're curious if it's a well-known term among those who haven’t previously been involved with the construction of a commercial building. Design-Bid-Build). Have you heard the term before?

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Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.

ENR Construction

Building Types. White Papers. Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by Army Corps. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->.

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Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

Construction Specifier

Recipient of multiple honors, a fire station in Marion, Iowa, has been designed using a sustainability consultant’s 14 biophilic principles to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in firefighters. Use of natural materials: The exterior skin of the building is clad in shou sugi ban wood, complemented by cedar and Ipe wood decks.

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4 Innovations Transforming Construction Safety 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It lies in its ability to proactively identify risk and thereby reduce safety issues before they even have the chance to occur. . So how do you reduce risk in a setting that many might describe as inherently risky? They can also affect productivity rates, hurt morale, and put your firm at financial risk. .