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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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Build lean, clean, and green: Exploring off-site heavy timber construction

Construction Specifier

Recent disruptions in supply chains, workforce shortages, and other obstacles to project schedules have led more owners and contractors to look for off-site, prefabricated construction methods to improve the quality and efficiency of their builds. Other advantages include the aesthetic quality and durability.

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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. Since then, I’ve worked on three sizable BIM-heavy coordination projects and could not have done it without his assistance and willingness to pass on his knowledge.”.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Process Equipment Subgroup: Divisions 40 – 49. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 62 89 Construction Equipment Form.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Process Equipment Subgroup: Divisions 40 – 49. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 62 89 Construction Equipment Form.

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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. Utilized during a flat plate system, it’s impossible to possess a sizeable span. It eliminates the need to drill in slabs for an electrical and plumbing unit.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System. EQP: Equipment. EQPT: Equipment. EQUIP: Equipment. FF&E: Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment. HD: Head, Heavy Duty. HVY: Heavy. HW: Hot Water, Heavy Wall. CSMT: Casement. Cubic Feet.