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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.

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How to Building Construction Process Step by Step

CivilJungle

Then after architect consult with a structural engineer and MEP engineer for details of the reinforcements and other detail for use, how deep your foundation will be, the size of gravel to be used, column width, electrical, plumbing, etc. Once the project is complete and handover into the owner, the contractor specifies a warranty period.

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Begin With the End in Mind: A Practical Guide for Facility Management Optimization 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Evolving and adapting your facility to keep pace with the brilliant innovation happening within its walls is mission critical. Plumbing: Models should include roof drains, floor drains, sinks, clean outs, water heaters, plumbing fixtures, and sewerage ejector pits.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In addition to monitoring and simulation, the system enables decentralized communication and data management that allows facility lifecycle change management. The teams at Clayco go by the maxim “beyond these walls,” which means the structures they build have impact far beyond their walls and to the communities they are in.

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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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How to Ensure a Fair Cash Offer on Your Home

CCR Magazine

Inspect structural elements like foundation, roofing, and walls to confirm that no deal-breaking repairs scare potential buyers away. Evaluate major systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and wiring, ensuring they function adequately without raising red flags during buyer assessments.