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Construction’s Two Supply Chain Reality

Construction Daily News

million home and a $430,000 home in Santa Rosa use identical construction methods—same foundation, framing, electrical, and plumbing. .” Chen’s experience illustrates a hidden reality in Northern California construction: A $3.25 But they require completely different suppliers. Construction methods stay the same.

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Boston Public Library blends New England, Greek Revival architecture

Construction Specifier

The fluted design of the Doric column unfolds on the facade, referencing its predecessor in an abstract way, while creating an undulating pilaster surface adding a protective layer over a thin rainscreen system. The concrete floors serve as thermal mass, contributing to the heating of the space during extended hours.

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Vantage Builders Completes Training Lab for Middlesex College

CCR Magazine

The 7,345-square-foot training space occupies two floors at 88 Middle Street, Lowell, MA. The Vantage team installed all new framing, electrical power wiring, data cabling, plumbing, and fire protection as well as a new revamped HVAC system. Vantage Builders, Inc.,

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 01 86 16 Plumbing Performance Requirements. Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 01 86 16 Plumbing Performance Requirements. Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement.

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3 Secrets to Serving Up Restaurant Construction Success from a Top Restaurant Contractor

Commercial Construction Blog

Plus, these mechanicals often are installed underground, before concrete goes in and walls are laid out – so the construction team is essentially laying the grid for the entire mechanical system without any landmarks to guide them. Amped-Up Restaurant Construction Inspections.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

ACFL: Access Floor. AF: Above the Floor. AFF: Above Finished Floor. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System. FAR: Floor Area Ratio. FB: Flat Bar, Face Brick, Floor Box. FD: Floor drain. FF: Far Face, Finished Floor, Factory Finish.