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Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation

The Pro Builder

Construction Automation In my first job with a large-volume home builder, I saw firsthand the value of making as much of the house—wall panels, roof trusses, floor systems, stairs, millwork, and other components—as possible in a factory-controlled setting and delivering them to the jobsite on a just-in-time schedule.

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Choosing a Welding Company: My Experience and Recommendations

CCR Magazine

Selecting a reliable welding company for installing and welding Industrial piping under pressure is a challenge many procurement specialists face. This reduces logistical costs and simplifies coordination. Warranty Discussion Inquire about warranties on completed work and ensure these are documented in the contract.

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Warranties for architectural metal coatings: A comparative review

Construction Specifier

Correcting these problems can cost millions of dollars. For architects, specifiers, consultants, and building owners, the only protection from these potential liabilities is a strong, enforceable warranty backed by a reputable coatings manufacturer and delivered through a trusted, proven supply chain. Warranties and quality standards.

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How Construction Companies Turn Ideas into Reality: A Guide

CCR Magazine

This stage is critical to avoid cost overruns and delays later in the project. A construction company provides: Detailed Cost Estimates : Breaking down expenses for labor, materials, permits, and equipment. A construction company typically manages: Material Procurement : Ensuring high-quality, durable materials are used.

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Unlock Public Sector Construction Productivity – A White Paper

Job Order Contracting

Internal and independent audits have found that many Job Order Contracting deployments have unfortunately degraded into a simple means of speeding procurement and also carry excessive administration costs tied to a percentage of construction costs. Faster, Higher Quality, and Lower Cost Project Delivery. Fully Compliant.

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Procuring tech for construction

Practical Law Construction

But cutting edge technology is procured on different terms from those typically used in the construction industry. With this in mind, this blog takes a look at what the construction industry may be able to learn from the approach of contracts for the procurement of technology (commonly termed “tech contracts”).

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Design-assist is a popular procurement method for curtain wall systems in today’s commercial market, intended to help resolve these challenges, particularly for custom curtain walls with unique performance requirements and/or unique material configurations. Figure 1: Collaboration is the key to design-assist success.