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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

Despite calls for clarity in specification language with accurate descriptions of work results, the definition of polished concrete has broadened to accommodate any floor finish that produces a shine. The industry urgently needs a specification framework that is measurable, verifiable, and defensible.

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The Role of As-Built Drawings in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

iField Smart

The Role of As-Built Drawings in Quality Assurance and Quality Control As-built drawings are accurate and exhaustive construction documents that portray the final state of construction. This leads to greater quality assurance and control for construction projects.

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The Best Security Systems for Commercial Buildings

CCR Magazine

Protecting your commercial building goes beyond locking the doors. Good security measures give both employees and customers confidence, showing that your business takes their safety seriously. Security Alarm Systems Security alarm systems serve as your building’s first line of defense against unauthorized entry.

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Valid Construction Cost Estimate Creation

Job Order Contracting

Furthermore, measuring accuracy is impossible as there is no datum. Definition of VALIDITY – the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency; the state of being legally or officially binding or acceptable. Command and control issues. and oversight groups. via Four BT, LLC www.4bt.us

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P2P Initiative can advance further via in-transit concrete management system

GCP Applied Technologies

One of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) goals is to advance the industry away from prescriptive specifications into more versatile performance specifications†. But first, let's look at the difference between prescriptive specifications and performance specifications, as they pertain to concrete. May 14, 2018.

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Unlocking the power of digital twins: Maximizing success with OKRs

BDC Network

Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations Augmented Reality Big Data BIM and Information Technology In the fast-paced world of digital transformation, organizations from all industries are embracing innovative technologies to revolutionize their operations. Key Results: Implement integrated project management software.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.