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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

In this article, we’re serving up a construction terminology cheat sheet to demystify the jargon used in the United States (US) and Australia (AU). Importance of Construction Terminology Building terms and unique collocations are like the secret sauce that makes communication in the industry smooth and efficient.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2. ERP and CRM systems: How to make better use of data resources 3. IoT: building with wireless intelligence 5.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Application: This standard applies to davits, structures typically used to lower things over an edge. This standard is not intended to address all fall protection related equipment. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. Do not use defective ladders. Check bolt torque.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. d) Make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of protection in Federal facilities. Carpool” means a group of two or more people regularly using a motor vehicle for transportation to and from work on a continuing basis. DEFINITIONS.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. d) Make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of protection in Federal facilities. Carpool” means a group of two or more people regularly using a motor vehicle for transportation to and from work on a continuing basis. DEFINITIONS.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information.