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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

The industry urgently needs a specification framework that is measurable, verifiable, and defensible. Without a quantifiable specification to convey contract requirements, project teams will continue to be handed polished concrete floors that are ripe for change orders and expensive to maintain.

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TRIR Calculator: Turn Incident Data into a Safer Workplace

Safety Services Company

A web-based TRIR calculator helps safety professionals track and report performance in real time. Among the most important metrics in evaluating safety performance is the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR). Among the most important metrics in evaluating safety performance is the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR).

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How to Create an Independent Government Cost Estimate

Job Order Contracting

An IGCE (also in construction related service an IGE) is a cost estimate developed by the Government Requiring Activity, based on the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Statement of Work (SOW). Costs identified specifically with a contract are direct costs of that contract. How was the estimate made?

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Effective prevention strategies include comprehensive pre-construction planning, robust quality assurance during building, clear communication between all stakeholders, and thorough documentation.

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How to Choose Trusted Tiny Home Builders in Queensland: Expert Guide 2025

UK Construction Blog

The starting price sits at AUD 80,000, and choosing the right builder needs careful thought to meet quality standards and regulations. The building journey goes beyond just construction schedules. Experience and track record Professional tiny home builders know specialised construction methods that go beyond regular home building.

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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.

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The Reasons BIM is Going Nowhere Fast

Building Information Management

July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics.