Elford
1910
Lines that show the lengths of objects on the drawings
What are Dimension Lines?
A way to ask the architect and engineering team questions about the construction of the building that are not found in the drawings and specs.
What is an RFI?
F.F.
What is finish floor?
The process of constructing smaller components of a larger structure prior to them being installed to speed up the construction process and/or save money.
What is prefabrication?
413 People
What is the number of employees at Elford?
Typically a table that shows the colors and materials of finishes to be installed in the building.
What is a Finish Schedule?
Documents, photographs, or physical samples presented to the A/E team to confirm the products to be used for construction match the design intent.
What is a Submittal?
STM
What are storm lines?
Images taken with a special camera that allow for the entire area around you to be captured in a single photo.
What are 360 Photos?
$712 Million
What is the estimated revenue at Elford?
Typically a numbered symbol next to an object on the drawings that provides additional information.
What is a Coded Note?
Pricing submitted to the owner and architect requesting additional funds for work that was not initially part of the construction documents.
What is a Change Order?
AHU
What is an Air Handling Unit.
Automated or remote controlled machines that are beginning to be used more frequently in the construction field. Mostly used for layout currently.
What are Robotics?
Charlotte, North Carolina
Where does Elford have a second office?
A clouded outline around a part of the drawing to signify that something has been changed.
Drawings provided by the subcontractor and presented to the A/E team for more detailed installation of specialized systems that are typically designed by the subcontractor and not the A/E team.
What are Shop Drawings?
VCT
What is Vinyl Composite Tile?
Using computer modeling software to develop a full layout of the project to ensure that there will not be any conflicts between contractor installations in the field.
What is BIM?
7 Years
How long has Elford been Ranked a Top Work Place?
A circle with a detail/page number in it that shows where you can find a more detailed drawing of the system.
What are Callouts?
Initial construction of a complete or partial structure for the A/E team to review and confirm that the construction meets the design requirements.
What is a Mock-Up?
FTG
What is a Footing?
A method of surveying using satellites that allows for quick an easy coordinate setting for layout and elevations.
What is GPS?