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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

The building’s exterior is largely composed of glass panels, weathering steel and brown-pink granite, with the south and east façades enclosed in glass and 12 stories of office space on the north and west sides, which overlook the atrium. In the mid-90s, the Ford Foundation building was named a New York City Landmark.”.

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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie

Building Information Management

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.

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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie

Building Information Management

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.

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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. 01 21 23 Installation Allowances. Prohibited Content Installer Certification.

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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. 01 21 23 Installation Allowances. Prohibited Content Installer Certification.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

ACFL: Access Floor. AF: Above the Floor. AFF: Above Finished Floor. AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. ASC: Above Suspended Ceiling. ATC: Acoustical Tile Ceiling. CDS: Cold Drawn Steel. CLG: Ceiling. CRS: Course, Cold Rolled Steel. AB: Anchor Bolt; Asbestos Board.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

ACFL: Access Floor. AF: Above the Floor. AFF: Above Finished Floor. AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. ASC: Above Suspended Ceiling. ATC: Acoustical Tile Ceiling. CDS: Cold Drawn Steel. CLG: Ceiling. CRS: Course, Cold Rolled Steel. AB: Anchor Bolt; Asbestos Board.