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Construction’s Two Supply Chain Reality

Construction Daily News

Standard materials that took 2-4 weeks pre-pandemic now take 12-16 weeks. The cost isn’t materials. Technology and Sustainability: Separate Ecosystems The dual supply reality extends beyond traditional materials into technology and sustainability, creating distinct ecosystems. Mixing them up kills your margins.”

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Commercial Construction Project Management: Managing What You Don’t Control

Commercial Construction Blog

It could be installing specialty equipment in a commercial kitchen, utilizing pre-ordered materials such as flooring and millwork, or providing electrical hookup for a sign or security system. Plus, they will realize a potential savings on the mark-up a subcontractor would add for ordering and handling those materials.

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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

Commercial Construction Blog

In order to minimize the environmental impact of shipping construction materials long distances, green building practices always call for the use of locally sourced construction materials whenever possible. Product and Material Selection. Here are a five examples: 1. Localized Sourcing. Construction Site Recycling.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 31 25 Existing Material Information. 00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Material Information. Material Testing Information. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. 00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Material Information. Material Testing Information. 00 62 34 Recycled Content of Materials Form. Requirements.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 31 25 Existing Material Information. 00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Material Information. Material Testing Information. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. 00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Material Information. Material Testing Information. 00 62 34 Recycled Content of Materials Form. Requirements.

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Inside Chopped Leaf’s evolutionary brand refresh

CCR Magazine

Along with a complete new set of marketing and branding materials, Chopped Leaf is updating its interior design. Shipping and handling is also getting more expensive, so moving materials across the country can be a challenge. Our packagingbowls, bags, catering and sandwich containersare made from 100% recyclable material.