article thumbnail

We Answer your Questions on Managing 2D Workflows and Drawings in Autodesk Construction Cloud 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

I recently ran a Live Webinar: Efficiently Manage 2D Project Workflows and Drawings in Autodesk Construction Cloud , and demonstrated how Autodesk Construction Cloud can help save time and efficiency even for those using 2D workflows and drawings. Q3: If a construction firm in Singapore is dealing with projects overseas (e.g.,

article thumbnail

What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

Construction Marketing

If the appraisers approve, the lender makes more draw payments to the contractor. Find out if you can use your land equity towards your down payment, how they pay construction draws, and if the contractor can request a draw to cover material costs. Compare their down payment, loan rates, and terms to find the best deal.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

I challenge building owners to challenge their consultants

DebunkTheBIM

A soft, non-threatening challenge, can be done on any scale of building; Point: For owners to get an appreciation of how well their consultants know the buildings they are in charge of. Try it: Book a time with your main consultant, the main person in charge.* Most importantly, observe your consultant.

article thumbnail

FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

billion project that has earned our 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Gold Award. “Our Deal of the Year Gold Award winner is a game-changer for Apple and Arizona,” said Business Facilities Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. manufacturing.” manufacturing.” Project Impact Estimates.

Deals 107
article thumbnail

The Complexity Of OSHA’s PSM Standard

FDR Safety

For those of you who deal with PSM, you know this is a critical first step in determining if a traditional risk-based approach will suffice from a compliance perspective. Whether our risk assessment Train-The-Trainer sessions or consultation on specific issues, our team of Senior Advisors can help.

Risk 223
article thumbnail

BIM is dead, please do not resuscitate!

DebunkTheBIM

Fluency is probably below 1% of all the people that work in the AEC industry and deal with its information day in and out. The new generation of 20 somethings (and younger) in training or about to enter the AEC, are taught that documenting building is about creating drawings. A language that its host industry does not speak.

BIM 68
article thumbnail

Construction project management 101 – Checklist

Lets Build

Managing a construction project is a complicated role dealing with complex tasks that get modified from project to project. Has the selection of architectural, engineering, and other required consultants been managed? Are all appropriate contracts executed between clients and consultants? Are all contract documents signed?