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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. Find a Location The development process begins with identifying a suitable location and assessing its potential for development.

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Maximizing Value in Commercial Renovation

CCR Magazine

Whether you’re updating an old office building, revamping retail space, or converting a warehouse into modern offices, the ultimate goal is clear: maximize the property’s value. Strategic Planning and Feasibility Assessment Before starting any renovation project, it’s important to carefully plan and assess feasibility.

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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

Construction Specifier

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.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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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. Think of it like building a sturdy foundation for your knowledge. Get ready to explore the building blocks of construction and the fancy words that come with them!

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Clean scale from head(s) after removing and install cover plate. Remove fill tube cap, install spacer pipe and install fill tube. Remove fountain head cover(s) (if applicable) and install fountain head. Application: This standard applies to all installed sprinkler systems with nozzles. Check Points: Fall 1.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 31 24 Environmental Assessment Information. 00 31 43 Permit Application.