IHS White Paper:  Avoiding the High Costs of Re-work

Project planning can be problematic as assumptions and initial conditions of the planning stage are subject to change. These changes require consideration throughout all phases and elements of the project to effectively manage the schedule and alleviate the effects of re-work. One method to ensure consistency throughout project phases is the implementation of codes and standards as part of the basis for both planning assumptions and work performance.

Because standards exists from multiple standards developing organizations (SDOs), identifying, locating, and managing codes and standards along with other project documentation can be an overwhelming task. However, ensuring all project staff have access to appropriate documentation is a vital means to avoid situations that might pain you:

• Schedule delays
• Cost overruns associated with re-work

Codes and standards in design and construction can be both a source of risk and a variable action plan step to mitigate risk. Projects run the risk of inspectors interpreting the codes differently than the designers. Project teams also run the risk of team members interpreting code differently or using different versions of codes. Periodic design reviews that include a code compliance evaluation help to prevent these sorts of issues from occurring within the team.

This White Paper discusses the use of codes and standards within the AEC industry, as well as

• Identifies benefits of implementing codes and standards throughout construction projects
• Provides factors to consider when selecting codes and standards
• Discusses the options available to the construction industry for standards management
• Provides a list of questions to evaluate third-party codes and standards solution

Third-party codes and standards suppliers offer a viable means of attaining accurate codes and standards to ensure efficient, cost affective project completion is achieved. A third-party can initiate a single purchase to allow access to all documents for project completion, whether codes from ICC and ASM along with standards from AWS and ISO are required. Questions to ask when selecting a third-party standards and codes supplier are provided in this paper. Re-work is minimized with the assurance that those involved in the project has access to consistent, accurate codes and standards.

Register to receive this White Paper today and give yourself the basis for implementing an effective standards approach on all your AEC projects.

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• Standards library
• AEC Referenced Standards
• Model codes
• IHS Specs & Standards