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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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Schimenti Announces Printemps Opening at One Wall Street

CCR Magazine

Millwork sourced from Italy, New York, and New Jersey helped unify the space across both floors. To effectively manage long lead times and global logistics, Schimenti implemented early-release packages, closely monitored procurement, and conducted regular coordination calls with vendors.

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Commercial Construction Project Management: Managing What You Don’t Control

Commercial Construction Blog

It could be installing specialty equipment in a commercial kitchen, utilizing pre-ordered materials such as flooring and millwork, or providing electrical hookup for a sign or security system. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.

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Fieldwire employee spotlight - Kendra Sutherland

Field Wire

Handling RFIs , submittals , and procurement, I helped coordinate appliances, millwork, finishes and more. Many of my customers amaze me, with the knowledge and skills they have whether it is electrical, building envelope, millwork, drywall, or whole building construction. I love to help them be successful in their jobs.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group (Division 00): Introductory Information: Indexing and general information documents. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting. 00 20 00 Instructions for Procurement. 00 23 00 Procurement Definitions. Requirements.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group (Division 00): Introductory Information: Indexing and general information documents. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting. 00 20 00 Instructions for Procurement. 00 23 00 Procurement Definitions. Requirements.