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Above Ground Pump Stations: The Growing Common-Sense Trend

Civil + Structural Engineer

This strategic move simplifies maintenance by making the equipment more accessible and eliminates the need for workers to enter dangerous, confined spaces, thus improving safety. Additionally, it reduces wear and tear on equipment and minimizes breakdowns.

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Safe From the Start

Autodesk Construction Cloud

And rather than regularly regrading temporary roadways, ring roads are a way to accommodate heavy traffic from the start and make the delivery and handling of materials work smoothly on a consistent and ongoing basis. Prefabricating much of a data center’s MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) infrastructure has been another huge win.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Process Equipment Subgroup: Divisions 40 – 49. Project Delivery.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Process Equipment Subgroup: Divisions 40 – 49. Project Delivery.

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19 Different Types of Slabs in Construction | What Is a Slab

CivilJungle

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. It’s essential to rearrange for special equipment for lifting up & moving of the precast modules. More expensive to install and maintain. Low Installation Costs.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

BD: Board, Blow Down (pipe). CIP: Cast Iron Pipe, Cast-in-Place. CISP: Cast Iron Soil/sewer Pipe. CMP: Corrugated Metal Pipe. EQP: Equipment. EQPT: Equipment. EQUIP: Equipment. FF&E: Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment. GP: Galvanized Pipe. BBD: Bulletin Board. BEL: Below.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

BD: Board, Blow Down (pipe). CIP: Cast Iron Pipe, Cast-in-Place. CISP: Cast Iron Soil/sewer Pipe. CMP: Corrugated Metal Pipe. EQP: Equipment. EQPT: Equipment. EQUIP: Equipment. FF&E: Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment. GP: Galvanized Pipe. BBD: Bulletin Board. BEL: Below.