Working with consultants and writing RFIs

A project manager of a general contractor needs to have a working relationship with structural engineer and architect of the project. This is very important to run the project effectively and amoothly for all parties involved. For example, in almost all project specifications, it is stated that the consultants have 15 days to answer an […]

World’s largest airport is set to open soon

The third airport of Istanbul, the largest city of Turkey with a population of 18 million, is set top open soon, on October 29th, 2018. The moving from the current primary Atatürk Airport to the new airport has started this week. The current Atatürk Airport is home to 70 Million Passengers a year, which is […]

Facade renovation

Façade renovation job of an existing building,may consist of many items such as replacement of glass, plaster, canopies, screens, waterproofing, stone or tile application, entire new curtain wall systems, even the exterior studs or bricks that hold the facade materials. Facade renovation is important because it increases the value of the property, it provides better […]

Final Clean Up

For building construction or any commercial construction such as offices or any other building, you will need to hire a final cleanup company that specializes in this and does this efficiently before turning your job over to the owner. There are several points you should pay attention to: In your contract with them, require them […]

Showing gypsum board (drywall) in schedules

In schedules, when showing drywall installation, it is a common mistake to show it as a single item. What precedes drywall are the following: Stud framing, Installation of risers, pipes and conduits, backing or blocking, insulation material. There is an important point however. The drywall does not finish before those pipes and conduits and insulation […]

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