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CSI MasterFormat Task Team. I'm thrilled to be part of the Construction Specifications Institute Task Team charged with an update to MasterFormat. While it has been a few years since the last update and MasterFormat does require a refresh this is not a reimagining of one of the industry's true gems. Why MasterFormat: "MasterFormat is a standardized arrangement of work results provided to enhance the speed and quality of communication by professionals participating on a construction project team. Though it was initially designed for use in traditional commercial and institutional building construction, it has since been expanded to fully address the needs of heavy civil, roadway, process, and industrial construction projects—indeed, MasterFormat can now be used for any type of construction." The task team and CSI need to hear from industry and stakeholders so if you have proposals for revisions or additions to MasterFormat please submit them here: https://lnkd.in/g5fzwKXK

6 Key Preconstruction Considerations

Ordinarily, project owners and developers, along with their design team, do not need to be particularly concerned with temporary structures. They are merely the contractor’s “means and methods” and are the sole responsibility of the contractor. However, the owner and developer are stakeholders in the implementation of temporary systems on their project and should be concerned about the risks and rewards associated with temporary structures. #structuralengineering #civilengineering #geotechnicalengineering #constructionengineering #structures #foundation #geostructural #SiteStructural #engineering #design #construction #risk #riskmanagment #buildings #infrastructure #consulting #temporaryworks

6 Key Preconstruction Considerations

6 Key Preconstruction Considerations

Safety experts have raised concerns about poor manufacturing processes and inadequacies in the product certification of precast bridge beams. Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures UK (CROSS-UK), a platform that allows construction professionals to share information confidentially about structural safety risks, said it was concerned these issues were becoming “an increasing problem in the industry”. https://lnkd.in/g8dsVCYe

A construction project may be shut down for a variety of reasons, such as the loss of financing, stop-work orders, labor or supply disruptions or disasters. The duration of the shutdown can vary from days to years, depending on the circumstances. If temporary structures and partially completed work will be left in place during an extended construction shutdown, then strategies must be developed to manage the resulting risks. #structuralengineering #civilengineering #geotechnicalengineering #foundation #geostructural #SiteStructural #engineering #design #construction #risk #riskmanagement #buildings #infrastructure #temporaryworks

Commercial and industrial construction is on the rise. Here are some insights from my partner Greg Johnston and the trends he sees taking shape within concrete and reinforcing. https://lnkd.in/gv_qKPKK

Our scaffold load calculation guide keeps your projects on solid ground. ️ ➡️ ✅ #scaffolding #construction #safety #engineering #engineeringcalculations #constructionloads #constructiontips #constructionindustry #constructionlife #constructiondaily #builtdifferent #infrastructure #worksite #safetyfirst #staysafe #builders #architects #contractors #civilengineering #Arcl

Concrete and Rebar supply account for over 10% of your high-rise project's hard costs. That number jumps to a staggering 30% when you factor in formwork! In this competitive market, taking control of these budgets is essential for a project’s success. Portland+ specializes in providing comprehensive concrete estimating and reporting services specifically tailored to high-rise developers. We focus on what we do best – concrete and rebar; to deliver: Accuracy in Concrete & Rebar: We meticulously plan and review your structural and slab edge drawings to generate precise concrete material estimates, minimizing surprises and maximizing efficiency. Concrete Budget Confidence: A precise material takeoff translates to a supply budget you can confidently manage. Portland+ offers material monitoring and dashboards to track pours in real-time so you can stay on top of your budget and flag any deviations as they occur. Partner with Portland+ and gain a valuable ally in navigating the structure costs of your next high-rise project. Our concrete estimating services become your compass, guiding you towards a successful and profitable development. https://www.portland.plus/