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- Our Approach to Methods of Measurement for Quantity TakeoffMethods of Measurement for Quantity Takeoff Project Challenges Project Context and State-of-Practice We understand the relationships between items
- Identifying Item of Work and Related Work Tasks (Activities)Item of Work and Related Work Tasks (Activities) Project Challenges Project Context and State-of-Practice Work tasks (activities) are
- Our Approach to Reading and Interpreting Heavy Civil Contract SpecificationsReading and Interpreting Heavy Civil Contract Specifications Project Challenges Project Context and State-of-Practice First, let’s understand what an
- Our Approach to Reading and Interpreting Heavy Civil Contract DrawingsReading and Interpreting Heavy Civil Contract Drawings Project Challenges Project Context and State-of-Practice One might assume that, since
- Reading and Interpreting Geotechnical Soils ReportGeotechnical Investigations and Geotechnical Report (Soils Report) Introduction: The geotechnical report communicates the site conditions, design, and construction
- Demystifying Construction Project Scope Complexity with WBSDemystifying project scope complexity with WBS. Project scope complexity can be considered within the context of work tasks,
- The State DOT’s Differences on the Order of Contract Plan SheetsThis table compares the formats of arranging contract plan sheets by a few State DOTs Typical Order of
- Calculator – Construction Equipment Production Rate – BulldozerThe make and model for different construction equipment are extensive, and each manufacturer provides a performance chart to
- Earthwork Equipment SelectionThere are several factors to consider when selecting earthwork construction equipment. This chart pulls those factors into view
- Interactive H5P Content – Cost Estimating MethodsHere is an interactive and engaging H5P content on a branching scenario. Play to learn about the different
- Activity Naming Rule – A Set of InstructionsSituation: Ambiguous and inconsistent description of the name of an activity. Using an appropriate naming convention for an
- Cost Estimating and Bidding Process for Design-Bid-Build (DBB) Project Delivery MethodHave you ever wondered what the full spectrum of process is for cost estimating and bidding a project
- The State DOT’s Differences on the Formats of Standard SpecificationsThis table compares the formats of standard specifications for several State DOTs and the FHWA Differences in the