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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

HardHatChat

can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Not all that long ago, when I was still a young laborer in the field, many items such as millwork, ductwork and mechanical components were still frequently fabricated on the job site. Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future.

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Revit 2014 New Categories in Schedules

Revit OpEd

Earlier this month I mentioned that we can create schedules for grids and levels. Those two categories are just a few of the categories that a schedule can see now. In addition to new categories we can also include the parameters “Phase Created” and “Phase Demolished” in our schedules of model elements.

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Five Causes of Construction Rework and How to Avoid Them

Fieldwire

It typically means some portion of work has to be redone to fix a problem, often with adverse schedule and cost impacts. Planning and Scheduling Problems. Schedule issues can lead to numerous problems on projects, one of which is rework. Fabrication Issues. Rework is a word no one wants to hear on a construction project.

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Registration is now open for the Autodesk MEP & Structural Fabricators Forum

BIM & Beam

Do you spend your time detailing or fabricating structural steel or rebar? Are you interested in learning what Building Information Modeling means for your profession? Registration is now open for the second annual Autodesk MEP & Structural Fabricators Forum! There’s also a schedule of technical classes for any skill level.

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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

Construction Marketing

This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. All stakeholders have access to the same files, documents, drawing, and models. It streamlines scheduling. But it has also changed the way in which project managers do their jobs.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Aaron Thompson, President at Nox Innovations

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We're an industrial construction solution provider for virtual design & construction and fabrication. What makes Nox Innovations different is that we're not just modeling to meet a job requirement. We are doing the modeling to a high level of detail. One thing we always hear is, "Where do you find a hundred modelers?

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SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Detailing 2019 is now available

BIM & Beam

SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Detailing significantly accelerates the creation of 2D reinforcement sheets from 3D models in Autodesk Revit. Easily create bar lists, bending schedules, and cut lists for wire meshes. Enhanced DOCX reinforcement schedule for varying rebar sets, a new cut list for fabric sheets, and more.