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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

Commercial Construction Blog

Prefabricated elements such as pre-cast concrete walls, which Englewood installed for a Blain’s Farm & Fleet store in Romeoville, Ill., Not all that long ago, when I was still a young laborer in the field, many items such as millwork, ductwork and mechanical components were still frequently fabricated on the job site.

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What’s the difference between RFIs, Submittals and Specifications?

Field Wire

Determining what material will be installed on the project Approving plans for items being custom fabricated Project quality control procedures and results Examples of submittal-heavy projects: Commercial buildings will often have complex pre-fabricated components, like elevators, windows, generators, and cooling towers.

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Ultimate Guide to Construction Submittals [Template]

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Shop drawings that lay out the dimensions of such prefabricated products such as trusses, cast concrete, windows, appliances, millwork and more. Utilize technology that provides you with both flexibility and control to assign submittals to non-project members at the click of a button. Color and finish selections. Color charts.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. 00 41 33 Bid Form – Cost-Plus-Fee (Single-Prime Contract). A Primer on MasterFormat TM. Requirements. Requirements.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . 00 41 33 Bid Form – Cost-Plus-Fee (Single-Prime Contract). A Primer on MasterFormat TM. Requirements.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

Common construction abbreviations as as part of cost estimating software, Job Order Contracting software, and construction documents is a standard practice. CJ: Control Joint. CONT: Continuous, Continue, Control. FACP: Fire Alarm Control Panel. LC: Light Control, Lead Covered. MCC: Motor Control Center.