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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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How Self-Performed Trades Keep Construction Schedules on Track

Wolgast Corporation

Having our own work crews to self-perform site work, concrete and carpentry is the best way to keep projects on track and with the quality that meets the standard of excellence we uphold. Similarly, we self-perform carpentry (rough, finish and millwork). A concrete crew is also critical to keeping a job moving.

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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

Commercial Construction Blog

Erosion control measures, such silt fencing on the site of this Goodwill store Englewood built in Romeoville, Ill., Our understanding of how construction work affects soil erosion, water runoff and air quality has become much more sophisticated, and as a result building codes now require a number of proactive steps before work even begins.

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

Field Wire

Determining what material will be installed on the project Approving plans for items being custom fabricated Project quality control procedures and results Examples of submittal-heavy projects: Commercial buildings will often have complex pre-fabricated components, like elevators, windows, generators, and cooling towers.

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Ultimate Guide to Construction Submittals [Template]

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Shop drawings that lay out the dimensions of such prefabricated products such as trusses, cast concrete, windows, appliances, millwork and more. The quality of the submittals also matters. Construction project management software can help automate this process, and in turn, improve the accuracy and quality of submittal items.

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The Bronx Vibe, a New, 155-residence, Luxury Rental Development

CCR Magazine

The Bronx Vibe is a welcomed addition to our borough, offering high-quality accommodations and amenities for our residents and families,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Likewise, for the design of the residences, there were certain qualities that the team felt were important to have to create a quality living space for the tenants.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 62 19 Infection Control Form. 01 33 26 Source Quality Control Reporting. 01 35 33 Infection Control Procedures. 01 35 46 Indoor Air Quality Procedures. 01 40 00 Quality Requirements. 01 43 00 Quality Assurance. 01 45 00 Quality Control. 01 45 13 Source Quality Control Procedures.