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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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19 Different Types of Slabs in Construction | What Is a Slab

CivilJungle

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. Flat slabs are utilized in parking decks, commercial buildings, hotels. Distribution bars – Vertical. Utilized in developing floors of a multi-storeyed building.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Preventive maintenance services should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s service representative. De-energize, lock out, and tag electrical circuits. Notify affected personnel before performing PM (alarmed or security entrances). Inspect electrical power panel. Examine all wiring, motor, starter, push button, etc.,

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Different Types of Washers | When to Use Washers | How to Use a Washers | Shapes of  Washers

CivilJungle

Plain washers which equally distribute the load through a wide area and prevent damage to the surface or provide insulation. Except for dividing the load equally, they are conjointly used for automobile, plumbing , electrical functions, sign board flex, and banner fixing functions. It possesses threads and a planate head.

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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. You can select draft or production quality. In a project it might look this if we create a unique subcategory for Building Edges and Roof Drains. Long Post Warning, worth it I hope. has finally been tackled.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Measured Drawing Information. design/negotiate/build).

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Measured Drawing Information. design/negotiate/build).