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iField Smart
APRIL 2, 2024
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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APRIL 14, 2023
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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros
Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
The Building Quality Assurance Act, Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen , is set to be introduced in mid 2023 and will radically change the building system regulations for the Dutch built environment. Download the full white paper, How the Dutch construction industry can prepare for The Building Quality Assurance Act.
iField Smart
APRIL 30, 2024
Field inspections are pivotal to ensure construction activities are carried out within regulations and standards for the building process to continue without any issues. Top 10 challenges for building inspectors, project managers, and quality control managers with legacy field inspection techniques.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
What it is, how it’s measured, why it matters, and how to improve it. Everything you need to know about construction quality and how to manage it. Quality is what separates the good from the bad. Both in our lives and in our work, quality is the defining factor in how we evaluate and are evaluated by others.
iField Smart
MAY 21, 2024
Inspectors must document observations, findings, and corrective actions manually, leading to delays in reporting and potential inaccuracies. Inspectors may overlook critical checkpoints or fail to adhere to regulatory standards, leading to compliance issues and quality discrepancies.
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CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Whether for extensive renovation work, property valuation, or facility management purposes, performing an accurate measured building survey is an important part of understanding any real estate asset in London. Coordinating the Site Survey The first step in a measured building survey is careful planning and coordination.
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Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
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.
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Job Order Contracting
APRIL 13, 2021
In order to chose the right Job Order Contract Program, it is important to understand that JOC isn’t simply a way to speed you numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. Simplify the JOC Process – We provide the work flows, documents, locally researched cost data, support, and documents you need.
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Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Build preeminent performance improvement capabilities driven by information and shared knowledge. Unfortunately facilities/physical infrastructure goals and objectives are rarely well defined and documented in quantitative form. It is therefore virtually impossible to measure and achieve success.
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 4, 2022
It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment. Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Fully Compliant.
OmTrak
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Building product safety – New National Building Product Assurance Framework Issued by Australian Building Codes Board The Australian Building Codes Board has developed a new Building Product Assurance Framework. This new policy has been developed as part of the National Building Reform Process.
OmTrak
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Building product safety – New National Building Product Assurance Framework Issued by Australian Building Codes Board The Australian Building Codes Board has developed a new Building Product Assurance Framework. This new policy has been developed as part of the National Building Reform Process.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The good news is that robust solutions are readily available to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget. Integrated internal and external collaborative, capable teams working towards well defined and documented mutually beneficial goals.
Roads Online
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Material supplied by CONQA What is quality assurance and how does it impact organisational performance? Quality assurance (QA) is all about taking proactive measures to ensure that the processes, tools, and practices you implement meet necessary standards right from the beginning. Image courtesy of CONQA.
Job Order Contracting
MAY 3, 2020
Strategic alignment (links between operational performance and strategic factors), and profitability/cost control and/or resource maximization are initial area of focus and should be regularly monitored. Operational input/output measurements such as productivity, volume, lead-time, flexibility, amount of work-in process, and quality.
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Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 31, 2019
LEAN Performance-based Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. Consistently Deliver Quality Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction Projects On-Time & On-Budget! ‘Ad hoc’ Methods Assuring that all roles, responsibilities, and processes are understood and consistently implemented drives efficiency.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 23, 2024
on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. While fully adhered systems offer certain advantages, their water management performance depends entirely on the quality of the installation, specifically, the quality of the drainage plane, which is rarely verified.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Assess building envelope performance: Check the integrity of the entire structure’s thermal performance. Instead, it provides extra eyes on the unseen thermal performances of buildings under construction. Taking proactive measures prevents accidents and property damage.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 3, 2020
Consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects is possible only when owners have the requisite levels of leadership and competency. Key performance indicators, KPIs, are used to define success for all. Project definition of the Scope of Work is critical.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Construction Mockups and Testing A presentation entitled “Construction Mockups & Testing | Overview, Trends, and Best Practices” was led by Christopher Grey, a principal in the Simpson Gumpertz & Heger ( SGH , [link] Building Enclosures Division in Boston. They are not just a quality assurance program,” said Grey.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Even when people are inside, it is hard to block out intruding and distracting noises within the space people are in; noise coming from adjacent rooms, areas above or below, or from hallways; or even from outside the building. The purpose of the building determines what types of noise pollution creates “pain points” for occupants.
CCR Magazine
JULY 25, 2024
Advanced management services offer comprehensive solutions that can revolutionise how construction projects are executed, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. A client’s satisfaction level with a specific project correlates with the quality of work and the time taken to complete it.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
By Iltaz Alam and Marysusan Couturier Photo ©Chris Boswell/Dreamstime.com Ensuring a building’s durability and energy efficiency hinges on a continuous air barrier throughout the building enclosure. Properly implemented tie-ins enhance the energy efficiency and longevity of buildings and ensure the building envelope acts as one system.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.
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Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Labor line items are not to provide services, typically performed under a separate service or requirements contract.
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Stok
AUGUST 19, 2021
This document, as a portfolio-wide guideline, should provide a NZC framework to guide the company in creating project-specific OPRs that meet the NZC needs for all future new development projects. This guiding document is critical for clarity and consistency across all projects in a company’s portfolio. #2:
BDC Network
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The owner initially hired a contractor to perform waterproofing repairs at the manufactured stone façade of the building. While performing these repairs, the contractor raised concerns to the owner regarding several stone units that appeared to be in a loose or unsound condition.
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CCR Magazine
MARCH 18, 2024
Delivering High-Quality Software Customers assume that the software is of good quality, works smoothly and the bugs are eliminated. A techniques like test-driven development, automation testing, and code reviews, developers have ways to guarantee quality without sacrificing the speed of releases.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Proper installation techniques are crucial for performance. Quality Assurance: Guarantees that the materials and manufacturing processes meet industry standards. Legal Requirements: Many building codes require compliance with these standards for structural integrity. Socket: This must fit the bolt size accurately.
Roads Online
DECEMBER 14, 2023
While momentum is building towards the establishment of a high-speed rail network in Australia, such as the appointments to the Board of the High-Speed Rail Authority this year, Caltabiano says accelerating the establishment of compatible infrastructure will be paramount. Its vitally important to understand the performance characteristics.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 1, 2019
The benefits of LEAN process adoption consistent include the optimized delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. Furthermore, a locally researched UPB virtually assures a detailed scope of work for each work requirement. LEAN Processes Embedded with Enabling Technology.
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 28, 2018
Use Building in Cloud for free, . All of a building’s data in the cloud. Building in Cloud’s technology gives you a powerful and reliable IT platform, no need for IT staff or dedicated servers. Building explorer. Building Information Modeling. Document Management. Get started! Project Management.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
In most projects, internal resources are stretched thin and project managers struggle to consistently deliver the necessary performance and control assessments. The six top risks to address include labor issues, safety hazards, coordination hurdles, poor documentation, inconsistent reporting and errors, and disputes. Labor Quality.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 27, 2019
Project Cost Management Processes The policies, procedures, data sets, tools, and documentation used for planning, executing, and controlling project cost are included with a LEAN OpenJOC enterprise system. All changes must be formally approved and documented per the defined program operations manual and/or execution guide.
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Construction Daily News
JANUARY 24, 2024
Professionals in the building industry understand the importance of timely, well-made work, but that isn’t always easy to accomplish. However, there are ways to strengthen momentum on a job site and ensure workers perform to the best of their abilities. Productivity is one of the foundational factors behind every successful business.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Historical and planned budgets also are evaluated to assure long term, consistent execution of the JOC program. A review of owner staff personnel is needed to assure proper availability to support both the technical (facility management/engineering) and purchasing administrative elements of the JOC program. Performance Period.
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Job Order Contracting
APRIL 15, 2018
JOC Programs are competitively procured, performance-based, and supports long-term owner-contractor relationships. JOC’s history begins with the US Army in Europe in the 1980’s. JOC contractors strive for: • Fast Delivery • High Quality • No Change Orders • No Warranty Hassles • Maximize budgets. and Linda T. and Linda T.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 18, 2021
The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. Subcontractor closeout happens next, and you should verify that all work has been completed up to your quality standards. All the work you did to engage with the client and build a relationship can be destroyed in this final phase.
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Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
In-House and Contract Performance. Contractor Performance. Quality Assurance/Quality Control. BCI = Building Cost Index. EPS = Engineered Performance Standards. QA = Quality Assurance. QC = Quality Control. QCP = Quality Control Plan. Job Order Execution. Job Routing.
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Building Information Management
JUNE 5, 2014
A multi-dimensional tool, Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves generating a visual model of the building which also manages data about it, at the design stage, throughout the construction phase and during its working life. What is BIM? Introduction. NBS National BIM Report 2013. Download report. Increasing exports.
Buildern
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Manage project schedules, budgets, quality assurance, and coordination between all involved parties. Perform the bulk of skilled labor, often handling 50%+ of project tasks and managing workforce quality and efficiency. Specialty Contractors Trade-specific professionals (e.g., Why does this work?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 30, 2021
Mercury is a European contractor that builds and manages complex engineering projects that reimagine how people work and live in the built environment. Pushing to go beyond their duty means Mercury turns clients into partners and builds strong relationships that thrive. The road to standardisation.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 12, 2017
There are multiple alternative forms of estimates including conceptual, square foot, building, system, life-cycle, etc. Do not rely exclusively upon subcontractor costs. · Assure all cost information is updated to current location, time, requirements, and conditions. Degree and/or number of uncertainties, 5.
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