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The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

Sustainability is also a big focus; new rules in the EU require all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030. While green buildings cost more to build, they can cut long-term operating costs by up to 40%. It sets the foundation for building. Architectural planning: Creating the building design, layout, and structure.

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Construction Project Closeout

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We’ve all been there, stuck on that job that everyone has left, construction project closeout is not fun, but it’s a necessary evil of every project. Quality and Issue Closeout. Financial Closeout. Focusing on these areas won’t necessarily guarantee a successful closeout but will put you on the right track.

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New Year’s Resolutions for Commercial Contractors: Goals and Strategies for Growth

Commercial Construction Blog

Pretty much any national general contractor will tell you they’re in the client service business, but over the years we’ve developed a philosophy that focuses on building relationships with our clients so that we’re a trusted construction partner, not just another vendor. Focus on client relationships, not just client services.

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The Ultimate Guide to Construction Site Inspection Checklist

Buildern

After the foundation is poured When the framing is complete After mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are installed Project Closeout: Final inspections are carried out at the end of the project, which aims to verify that everything is in place and has been completed in compliance with the contract documents.

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Demystifying fire-retardant treated wood specifications

Construction Specifier

The building and fire codes require FRTW to be impregnated with chemicals. The specification summary section should include both, as interior and exterior FRTW can be used in many applications where noncombustible materials are required by building and fire codes. The building and fire codes contain prescriptive requirements for FRTW.

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What is Construction Management?

Stonemark

Professional construction project management is a super fine-tuned system designed to facilitate planning, coordination and control of a project from the early stages all the way to project closeout and completion. Who’s making sure that all the permits are in order? And orchestrate it is. Who is booking the cellist’s hotel room?

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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use

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The different types of construction projects include: Lump Sum Construction Management (Cost Plus / Guaranteed Maximum Price) Design Build Design Build Finance Maintain. For the examples I’ll be using a 10 storey office tower as the example building. Design Build Contracts. Construction Contract Types.