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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Partial Removal of an exterior wall | 5/14/2012 |
| Q: I am working on the renovation documentation for an existing library. The exterior walls of the ... A: Robin - There would be two considerations that come to mind in this instance. First, if the ... | |
| Sealing new cement | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: We just poured (25 June 2010) 6 cubic Meters of cement for a work shop floor, which will have in ... A: If it's a water based sealer you can apply it almost immediately after the concrete hardens (give ... | |
| Consent and Approval | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: Craig, In FIDIC 1999 Red Book, we are much confused with the two words "consent" and "approval". In ... A: Zenith - In the English language there would be practically no difference at all between the two ... | |
| Time for Completion | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I am working as an engineer in a Hydropower Project being implemented by Public Authority in Nepal. ... A: Bimal - I would say there are two conditions to be considered in your decision. The first would be ... | |
| Role of site Architect in Request for inspection of structural elements | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: We are working in project management consultancy. I need to know the scope of Sr. Architect & ... A: Azim - The answer to this issue should lie within the language of both the prime contract between ... | |
| reinforcing a floor for a gun safe | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I am having to move my gun safe to my out building which is raised off the ground about 6in. I was ... A: Dave - I need a little more information. How is the safe currently constructed (made of what ... | |
| Project planning | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I am moving towards a new position as a project manager. I wonder if you can help me find an ... A: William - The type of project timeline to which you are referring is known as a CPM (Critical Path ... | |
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Craig Fiore
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Expertise
Any questions related to building construction contracting and construction management for the new construction and/or renovation of commercial and industrial building projects. Questions related to all phases of general contracting and the management of construction projects including but not limited to bidding and estimating, project scheduling, construction contracts, field management and office administration. Also, methods and procedures for performing and understanding all trades and trade work typically employed in the construction of commercial and industrial buildings.
Experience
Have been in the construction business as a general contractor, construction manager and independent consultant since 1974 with extensive experience in renovation and new ground-up construction of all types of commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. My company has built and renovated schools, medical facilities, industrial and institutional buildings, cultural centers, restaurants, manufacturing plants, auto service facilities and a host of other miscellaneous projects during the past 35 years. We have served as design/builders, general contractors and construction managers for projects as small as $500,000 to several million dollars. In recent years I have worked as an independent consultant to other construction businesses and have advised business owners on increasing productivity and profitability.
Organizations
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC 1978-1992)
Education/Credentials
I am a four-year graduate of a well-known fully accredited college in Ohio with a Bachelor of Science degree.
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