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  2. Caisson (engineering) - Wikipedia

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    Schematic cross section of a pressurized caisson. In geotechnical engineering, a caisson (/ ˈ k eɪ s ən,-s ɒ n /; borrowed from French caisson 'box', from Italian cassone 'large box', an augmentative of cassa) is a watertight retaining structure [1] used, for example, to work on the foundations of a bridge pier, for the construction of a concrete dam, [2] or for the repair of ships.

  3. Early contractor involvement - Wikipedia

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    The model was first studied in 1976 and studies through the 1990s showed that adopting such a model could generate 10% savings on project time and 7% on cost. [6] The wider adoption of ECI was a recommendation of the 1994 Latham Report into systemic failings in the British construction industry; the practice became increasing popular during the early 2000s.

  4. Pre-construction services - Wikipedia

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    The design then starts with a schematic design (SD) stage, followed by a design development stage, and culminates in a construction document state. In the design-bid-build system, there is a construction bidding process that falls between the owner's original solicitation and the summation of a bid by a contractor. This only occurs after the ...

  5. Pros and cons of new-construction homes - AOL

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    Construction loans can be much more involved and nuanced than traditional mortgages, so it’s important to engage the expertise of an experienced lender if going this route. What to ask your builder

  6. Video Transcript: Pros and Cons of Buying a New Construction

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  7. Design–bid–build - Wikipedia

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    Design–bid–build (or design/bid/build, and abbreviated D–B–B or D/B/B accordingly), also known as Design–tender (or "design/tender"), traditional method, or hardbid, is a project delivery method in which the agency or owner contracts with separate entities for the design and construction of a project.

  8. Should You Buy a New Construction Home? Here Are the Pros and ...

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    A new construction costs more, both for the home itself and for the financing. You’ll also have to wait longer to move in — which runs the risk of being hit with a price escalation in the ...

  9. Integrated project delivery - Wikipedia

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    The construction industry has suffered from a productivity decline since the 1960s [4] [5] while all other non-farm industries have seen large boosts in productivity. . Proponents of Integrated project delivery argue that problems in contemporary construction, such as buildings that are behind schedule and over budget, are due to adverse relations between the owner, general contractor, and