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Construction Document Management Software: A Deep Dive into the Digital Blueprint

iField Smart

This includes a wide range of documents, such as blueprints, architectural drawings, structural calculations, electrical schematics, mechanical plans, plumbing diagrams, material specifications, contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, inspection reports, photos, videos, and even audio recordings.

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How to plan your warehouse layout

The Korte Company

They protect inventory and, when built right, improve on the efficiency with which that inventory is received, sorted, retrieved and shipped. This can become complicated because owners almost always base their warehouse construction plans on current and future needs. Will the site require many loading docks or just a few?

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Generator testing: Achieving compliance under NFPA 110 Chapters 7 and 8

CK Power

Emergency power systems aren’t called upon in ideal situations. And your emergency power supply system (EPSS) needs to be designed to kick on in flood, earthquake, fire and storm conditions (A.5.1.1). For a complete guide to compliance, download our straightforward guide to NFPA 110. with the AHJ present (7.13.3).

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Success in cold storage warehouse construction

The Korte Company

Obviously, the lifeblood of any cold storage warehouse is its HVAC system. These systems feature powerful ammonia cooling units that help maintain ideal temperatures. It’s crucial that these systems work efficiently. Another key cold storage warehouse construction technique is the installation of floor heating systems.

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What is NFPA 110: A brief overview

CK Power

Split up into eight chapters and three annexes, the 2016 edition of NFPA 110 is intended to codify the performance —in installation, maintenance, operation and testing— of emergency and standby power systems. In this overview, we’ll address what NFPA 110 is, and how emergency power systems are classified throughout the standard.

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Understanding NFPA 110 Chapter 7: Tips for installing a compliant emergency power system

CK Power

National Fire Protection Association standard 110 —the standard for emergency and standby power systems— outlines requirements for the installation and performance of backup power systems in emergency and legally required applications, where an outage would pose a life safety risk.

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Construction Contingency vs. Allowance | Key Differences Defined

Buildern

As a result, the contingency vs. allowance comparison has become an irreplaceable part of the construction planning and budgeting process. To help you with efficient construction budgeting and contingency planning, here is a brief breakdown of the key differences for the contingency vs. allowance fair comparison.