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Where there’s a will, there’s a way

Civil + Structural Engineer

By doing so, your firm can inspire and lead teams to build a future filled with possibility, progress, and success. They may focus only on the next contract or project rather than charting a course for long-term growth and innovation. The will: Vision as the starting point. Moving forward: Why the time is now.

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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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#144:  What Is a “Material” Breach Justifying Contract Termination?

NH Construction Law

When an owner hires a contractor to perform work, there is an expectation that the contractor will adhere to the express and implied contract terms, the ultimate goal being to build what the contract calls for in a proper, safe and timely manner, free of claims from injured third parties or unpaid suppliers and subcontractors.

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Construction Project Forecasting for Better Budgeting and Scheduling

Buildern

Cost Forecasting Cash Flow Forecasting Schedule Forecasting Resource Allocation Forecasting Risk Forecasting Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them Metrics to Track and Evaluate Construction Project Forecasting Performance What is Construction Project Forecasting? Each type targets a specific area of project performance.

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Track construction field productivity in real time with digital tools

iField Smart

The following article focuses on the importance of field productivity software to track construction tasks in real-time and enhance the general health and performance of a project. The significance of construction field productivity tracking in modern building. Build productivity reports calculating actual work hours.

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Out with the old

Roads Online

Primarily used in civil engineering to test how materials perform under sudden, high-speed forces, the Hopkinson bar has previously been used to simulate impacts from earthquakes, car crashes, bombings and other impact-related events. As University of South Australia Professor Yan Zhuge explains. That’s truly sustainable in its own way.”

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Construction Project Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide for General Contractors

Buildern

This phase begins well before proposals are sent, contracts are signed, or any physical work begins. A home or a commercial project owner shares the vision about what the building is and what approximate budget boundaries exist. Length : Measurement of lumber, pipes, or cables. Besides, each measurement may appear visually.