Monthly Archives: May 2017

10 Features of Good Construction Documents for Massachusetts Filed Sub-Bids

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Public building projects in Massachusetts are subject to unique public bidding requirements for some designated trades. For projects where these trades are subcontracted under a general contract, they are called Filed Sub-Bids, and scope clarity is the highest priority when…

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5 Attributes of Good Construction Documents

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Here are just a few key attributes of good construction documents for buildings: Drawings and specifications use the same terminology. A good example of this attribute would be consistent naming of soil types in earthwork specifications and structural drawings, and…

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