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New connected lighting technologies bring opportunities and challenges

Construction Specifier

Electrical and general contractors and consulting engineers for new construction and renovation are now faced with opportunities and challenges, as a luminaire may no longer be a ‘mere’ light fixture. The smart lighting infrastructure creates a backbone, enabling the integration of many traditional, standalone building systems.

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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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How to plan your warehouse layout

The Korte Company

Whether it’s fresh food, cell phones, mail or socks, businesses are more reliant on warehouses and distribution centers than they’ve ever been. Not surprisingly, the price tag to build a warehouse has a major impact on how its floorplan is designed. Racking systems play an outsized role when owners plan warehouse layout.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

De-energize, lock out, and tag electrical circuits. Inspect electrical power panel. Check electrical connections and wiring for loose or overheated conditions. De-energize or discharge all hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy prior to beginning work. Door; Hydraulic, Electric or Pneumatic Operated.

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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. Electrical Resistivity Investigations Information. 00 43 33 Proposed Products Form.

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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. Electrical Resistivity Investigations Information. 00 43 33 Proposed Products Form.

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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.