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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Danielle O’Connell, Skanska USA Building Inc. Chris Walker, The PENTA Building Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. Maggie Farrell, S. Wilson & Co. Aubrey Ginn, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. Mohammad S.

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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

How to Increase Building Performance and Meet LEED Requirements. But while closeout is essential, planning for a seamless handover happens well before ground is broken. Project commissioning, also referred to as Cx, is a series of milestones that includes the testing of systems, materials, and staff who will be operating the systems.

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Begin With the End in Mind: A Practical Guide for Facility Management Optimization 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The digital twin is like having both a map and a guidebook for a trip through the building services,” says Curtis Boivin, AIA, Technical Planner of Facilities Management at Philips Exeter Academy. In my conversation with Curtis, three themes emerged on the benefits of using a digital twin for facilities management: 1.

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Ultimate Guide to Construction Submittals [Template]

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The submittal log includes information provided to the architect asking for approval for certain materials and equipment before they’re fabricated and sent to the project site. These include: Product cut sheets that identify the manufacturer, specifications and model number. Submittal reviewer: Who will be approving the information.

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Construction Risk Management: How to Reduce Top Construction Risks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction Risk Management is defined as a process or system to identify and reduce various risks within a construction project. When push comes to shove, a project team may decide to accept an unfinished design that is “good enough” to build just so construction can start on time. What is Construction Risk Management?

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information.