A request for information (RFI) is a formal written process undertaken during a construction project to clarify information like plans, drawings, specifications, and agreements. The main objective of RFI is to define the construction data that is missing or unclear. ...
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What is Snagging in Construction?
Snagging in construction is a process carried out before practical completion of a project, i.e. when it is considered complete and ready for inspection. A snag, in the simplest terms, is a small defect that remains on the property after ...
What are Hard Costs in Construction?
Hard costs in construction cost estimation are the costs of physical construction elements like foundations, superstructure, interior finishes, laborers, equipment, etc. They are the tangible costs in a construction project that are relatively easy to estimate. Hard costs in construction ...
How to Limit Water-Induced Damage to Buildings during Construction?
The damage to a building due to water/moisture is a significant factor that either shortens its useful life or necessitates costly repairs. The types of damages a building suffers due to moisture are listed below: Decay of wood-based materials Spalling ...
Time Management Programs: Objective, Advantages, and Disadvantages
Time management is organizing and implementing a strategy related to the time required for different activities in a project. No aspect of work, be it the individual’s work, others, project, or process, can be controlled unless it has been planned. ...
FIDIC Suite of Contracts
The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC, French: Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseil) drafts and publishes the FIDIC contract suite. The original edition of the FIDIC books dates back to 1957. However, FIDIC has recently published many new contracts to complement ...
Life Cycle Cost: Category, Costing Technique, and Application
Life cycle cost (LCC) is defined as the cost of an asset or its parts throughout its life cycle while fulfilling the required performance. Whole life cost (WLC) is the total of all significant and relevant initial and future costs ...
Analogous Estimation Techniques
Analogous estimating is an estimation technique that uses the historical data of old projects to estimate the cost for similar new projects. Analogous estimation is also called top-down estimating and is used by project managers when there is limited information ...