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Dimensioning For Success - Part 2

12/22/2022
2022Q4, QUALITY

Designing and constructing a building is a complex undertaking. Designers draw hundreds of pages to convey their vision. Contractors are experts at bringing that vision to life. But sometimes it doesn't go as smoothly as everyone would like and dimensioning is one area that we think improvements…

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Dimensioning For Success - Part 1

09/08/2022
2022Q3, QUALITY

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Utilizing Technology in the Punch List Process

11/13/2019
2019Q4, TECH, QUALITY

To make sure all final touches on any construction project are perfect a punch list process is essential. And when you have the square footage (240,000) and number of units (148) in a building like Mercy Magnuson Place, superior organization and communication are key. In just a few months, the Rafn…

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The Lean Methodology of Project Scheduling

06/13/2019
2019Q2, QUALITY

Lean scheduling is a way to combat delays and “firefighting” with careful, collaborative planning that ultimately increases efficiency and reduces waste. Delays and “firefighting” may seem like a typical part of the construction process – but it doesn’t have to be that way. PLAN A key difference between Lea…

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The Ins and Outs of Insulation

07/03/2018
2018Q2, ENVELOPE, QUALITY

Which type of insulation is best for a given project? Several different types of insulation are being used together in our Mercy Magnuson Place Apartments project. Each was chosen for its particular characteristics in its given application. Having a well thought out system with a quality…

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