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

Construction Specifier

The industry urgently needs a specification framework that is measurable, verifiable, and defensible. Without a quantifiable specification to convey contract requirements, project teams will continue to be handed polished concrete floors that are ripe for change orders and expensive to maintain.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Effective prevention strategies include comprehensive pre-construction planning, robust quality assurance during building, clear communication between all stakeholders, and thorough documentation.

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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

By recognizing the young professionals already making a profound impact on the AEC industry, we are able to get a full view of its future. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms. For me, Rising Stars is the perfect way to start the awards season.

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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.

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Construction Risk Management | Contractor Risk Management | Construction Risk Register | What Is Construction Management at Risk

CivilJungle

Contractor risk management system deals with an experienced organization of contractors, we can assess, identify, and control the risk of the construction project. Contractor risk management is generally used for the management of the work of the subcontractors and general contractors. What Is Construction Risk Management ?

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Construction’s Role in Building a Sustainable Future

CCR Magazine

Thus, this blog aims to discuss the positive role of construction in developing sustainable solutions, sharing innovations, new technologies that can be utilized to incorporate sustainable development into construction projects, as well as the general impact on society and the environment.

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The Rise of AI in Construction  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

That said, it’s worth noting that AI can have a tremendous and positive impact, particularly in the construction industry. These technologies will propel the industry forward, improving outcomes for workers, contracting companies, and end clients. Machine learning is a subset of AI.