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Concrete and Steel – Hidden Snags to Watch out For –A Case Study in Duffy’s Forrest – An Example of Something that can Kill your client
Read more: Concrete and Steel – Hidden Snags to Watch out For –A Case Study in Duffy’s Forrest – An Example of Something that can Kill your client“In the world of steel detailing, failing to account for concrete variances can cost your client dearly. This case study from Duffy’s Forest serves as a vital reminder of why site surveys in steel detailing are non-negotiable. Without accurate site measurements, you risk massive on-site rectification costs—including crane hire and specialized labor crews—that can easily…
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Memo 41: Be aware of Risks, Transportation and Site Costs when making changes
Read more: Memo 41: Be aware of Risks, Transportation and Site Costs when making changesEngineer says, make the change to a little cleat. And then fabricate. No need to re-submit for stamping. But should you? Just a little cleat? Except it’s on the end of a 15m beam. What’s the problem with that? ……..so the question is, if something goes wrong, who’s carrying the can? What should you do?…
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Memo 40: What is your job as a detailer? Is it to simply do what the engineers said without question?
Read more: Memo 40: What is your job as a detailer? Is it to simply do what the engineers said without question?Typically you receive And using them, you must make shop drawings. You must consider: Key Issues: You must question everything they suggest. Everything you see must pass the “smell test”. Do not put something ridiculous on the drawings simply because the engineer wrote it on HIS drawing. Your job is to apply your judgment to…
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Memo 39: Remove any reference to “hourly billing” and expose prices to staff
Read more: Memo 39: Remove any reference to “hourly billing” and expose prices to staffWhy? And the ironic thing? We always quoted fixed prices Exposing Prices We’re going Fixed Pricing All the Way ….and we’re completely getting out of the business of mentioning hours. Is it a risk? Yes. Is it a big risk? No. What should you do? Normally you would quote your hours on the “cost justifications”…
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