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Preventing Construction Failures
Looking at the recent history of construction, we find that it is littered with a spectrum of failures, from minor cosmetic types up to and including...
Focused on owner’s requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
Focused on architect's requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
Focused on design-builder's requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
Focused on construction manager's requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
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Looking at the recent history of construction, we find that it is littered with a spectrum of failures, from minor cosmetic types up to and including...
Wood flooring, like all wood products is affected by moisture. It swells. It shrinks. And it is expected to always look as perfect as the day it is...
Do construction warranties provide value for the owner? Manufacturers write warranties to limit their own risk. The warranty value will depend...
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Product selection for construction projects is all about finding the right product at the right price to satisfy the owner's project requirements....
Do your windows perform like this frosty opening? Photo: Courtesy of EFCO
Metal stud cut for plumbing piping is structurally useless.
Avoid surprises! Is this what you expect doors to look like?
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Impervious flooring. Water-based adhesives. Fly ash and slag pozzolans. Vapor retarders. Extreme surface pH. Fast-track scheduling. All are coming...
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We receive the following suggestion from a building envelope consultant to include in a specification for sealant adhesion testing provided by the...