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Commercial Construction Project Management: Managing What You Don’t Control

Commercial Construction Blog

I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a control freak, but as a national general contractor, it’s part of the job description to be the one calling the shots and telling everyone what to do on a complex commercial construction project. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.

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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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What Is MDF | Advantages of MDF | Disadvantages of MDF | MDF Properties | Application of MDF | How to Waterproof MDF | What Is MDF Made of

CivilJungle

MDF is cost-effective and expenses a fraction of the cost of natural wood. It is therefore a lower-cost replacement for natural wood. You may normally purchase MDF at a fraction of the cost of buying actual wood. The additives used to make MDF make the substance less child-friendly than most fabrics.

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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. AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. CDS: Cold Drawn Steel. CJ: Control Joint. CONT: Continuous, Continue, Control. AL: Aluminum. ALM: Alarm.