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Constructability

Constructability is how practical a design is to build. A constructability review looks for details that are hard, slow or impossible to build.

General contractors and subs review drawings for these problems during pre-construction. The earlier a problem is found, the less it costs.

A mechanical sub may find a duct that cannot fit under a beam. An installer may find equipment that cannot pass through the door.

When you see a problem while you bid, write it down with the sheet number. Send an RFI if time allows.

If it stays open, price what is drawn and state a qualification. Do not price your own fix in silence.

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Run a real bid packet through it.