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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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What’s the difference between RFIs, Submittals and Specifications?

Field Wire

A key difference between the two is that submittals go into more detail and assure that contractors understand the design intent of the client and architects. RFIs, on the other hand, are used to clarify, ask and determine the design intent of the project.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. 01 33 26 Source Quality Control Reporting. 01 35 46 Indoor Air Quality Procedures. 01 40 00 Quality Requirements.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . 01 33 26 Source Quality Control Reporting. 01 35 46 Indoor Air Quality Procedures. 01 40 00 Quality Requirements.