Carol Hagen

JULY 26, 2012

Construction communication challenges often arise as preferred technologies (BIM, IPD, CAD) often leave non-techie types out of the conversation loop. The solution has to be easy to learn, offer a place where a multitude of document types can be shared and offer a simple way for mark-ups and conversations to be captured.

Innovation 146

Innovation Construction Documentation CAD 146

Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

Incorporate the Latest Project Management Software Computer-animated design (CAD) technology revolutionized design when it was introduced decades ago. All stakeholders have access to the same files, documents, drawing, and models. But it is not the only type of software to use in 2023. It streamlines scheduling.

Project Management 305

Project Management Innovation Management Industrial 305

Construction Marketing

JULY 3, 2024

The manufacturer also provides extensive support documentation to help you find the ideal design for your project’s needs. All Custom Shade Sail products use computer-aided design (CAD) to verify the measurements. The company also offers extended warranties on most of its products and a considerable body of support documentation.

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Products Materials Design Documentation 221

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

They were the first to embrace the API’s available with Intuit and have managed to address everything but BIM and CAD needs for the small to mid-sized construction company. If integration is important, and you really want to avoid silos between finance, estimating and operations you’ll want to look at Corecon.

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CoreCon Management Software Software 141

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Another solution is to share your model using Bluebeam Revu CAD. Just email an invite and anyone or any team can be working together with up to 100 people marking up the same document simultaneously. This will change overtime, especially with the acquisition by Viewpoint Construction Software. Render 3D BIM in a PDF.

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BIM Modeling Construction Viewpoint 163

Carol Hagen

OCTOBER 14, 2009

ConsensusDocs has addressed BIM extensively in their contract documents and large scale complex projects certainly are reaping the rewards of BIM everyday. Can you picture how a 3D projector or TV would enhance your BIM and CAD models? as it stores documents inside the model attached to each object.

Legal 100

Legal BIM CAD Documentation 100

Revit OpEd

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

This is what the Autodesk Help documentation says about this feature at the moment. The World Coordinate System (WCS) is used to orient the CAD file in the view. The World Coordinate System (WCS) is used to orient the CAD file in the view. Note: CAD files are always imported into the current view from the top view direction.

CAD 40

CAD Revit AutoCAD Drawings 40

Carol Hagen

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The problem with Outlook is that the archive option keeps it stored inside Outlook…not an easy place to find documents or review them. You can convert a single email, multiple emails or an entire folder of email (in bulk) and if you want, have all the documents password protected or stamped “as Archived on date” if you wish.

Documentation 120

Documentation AutoCAD CAD Security 120

Lets Build

MAY 9, 2017

In this phase, the production and sharing of the information are taking place with the help of paper and non-interoperable electronic documents. CAD drawings are used during Level 0, but there is no sharing of the generated information models. To the contrary, everyone is free to use a distinct CAD model.

BIM 168

BIM Aconex Aconex Construction 168

DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 26, 2020

You don’t need to be BIM literate to benefit from following my tips, not even a CAD user. As in, Microsoft Office Word document. I use One Word Document for my general Notebook taking and it sits on OneDrive. If you don’t want your Word document in the Cloud, have it on a stick, or on your laptop, or both. (we

BIM 125

BIM Documentation CAD Office 125

CAD Shack

JUNE 22, 2011

Because the two dependent view will share the annotations of the parent view along with all the view settings, systems can be designed and documented in an overall view while the sheet (dependent) views reflect the big picture. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer.

CAD 40

CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Sir: Do you know of any document that details ‘best practices’ for architects who are creating rooms for their building models? CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. Email This BlogThis! Usefullness: 1 comment: P.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Modeling 45

Revit OpEd

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Autodesk help documentation offers this explanation for what happens when we use the Invert option for interpreting the colors in a CAD file when we import/link them (my emphasis added). The bottom row of lines, imported using Invert , are how they are changed from the colors assigned in the CAD file once they are represented in Revit.

CAD 40

CAD Revit Autodesk Documentation 40

CAD Shack

JANUARY 20, 2012

Plumbing Systems for Well-Documented Flow. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. Its chalked full of great articles by good looking authors. Download or view it online today and stay ahead of the pack. Steve Bennett -. at 7:28 AM.

CAD 40

CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

DECEMBER 8, 2010

That is all documented well in other places. There is also plenty of documentation on getting it up and running. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. First pick a new machine and get a new LIC file from Autodesk.

CAD 40

CAD Autodesk AutoCAD Revit 40

CAD Shack

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the upcoming release of six new AIA Contract Documents on October 17, 2008, including a new Building Information Modeling (BIM) exhibit, as well as two new Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) agreements, two new Design-Build agreements and a Scope of Services document.

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AIA Documentation BIM Agreement 40

Carol Hagen

JULY 28, 2011

Bluebeam PDF Revu CAD to the rescue! This is a sore spot for Architects and Engineers who are detail oriented. The more you zoom in, the more pixelated they may become. This happens because these PDF programs are not designed to generate Vector PDFs.

Drawings 120

Drawings AutoCAD CAD Construction 120

CAD Shack

MAY 17, 2011

The software accurately models in three dimensions, runs analysis, performs interference checks, and creates construction documents for HVAC, plumbing, lighting and power designs. Knowing What You Don’t Know How does one stay informed on the latest and greatest developments in the CAD world? CAD Camp is rolling out this month.

CAD 40

CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 40

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

If your firm has many licenses of Revu (Standard, CAD or Extreme), and your save your profiles in a network drive, check with your systems administrator before proceeding. Make sure you are in the Design Review Profile with any PDF document opened.

CAD 100

CAD Documentation Software Software 100

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 16, 2015

Studio Projects lets you share project files and folders including Word documents, Excel Spreadsheets, images, PDFs, DWGs, etc. You can check out documents from Studio Project, make revisions and check them back in or in the case of PDFs, collaborate on these documents in a Studio Session. A perfect audit trail.

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iPad Documentation Drawings Plans 100

Carol Hagen

JUNE 15, 2015

It’s likely you are sharing these PDFs so you can use hyperlinked documents on all your mobile devices. Obviously, you’ll want to clear this with your IT department as company policy may limit where documents can reside. You’ll find Script under the Document tab in Bluebeam Revu Extreme.

Documentation 100

Documentation Mobility iPad Accounting 100

Revit OpEd

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

In the past I've written about using a line based family to document path of egress information. Brian Mackey with CAD-1 Denver recently shared a concept he uses for demonstrating that a stair well has sufficient clearance. He uses a railing family that has a profile to document the required clearance instead of what we'd usually use.

Denver 58

Denver CAD Documentation Zoning 58

DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 26, 2011

When I question it, as I often do – I get this kind of response (commonly, not on this particular job): ‘The DWF is the digital (non editable) representation of the contractual document. How do they know that they are working with contractually up-to-date documents? use it at your own peril) Now, who is kidding whom?

BIM 48

BIM CAD Documentation Drawings 48

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Organizational Use of CAD. 80%+ agreed BIM increases the coordination of construction documents, with 65% of those using the technology saying BIM delivered cost efficiencies. 80%+ agreed BIM increases the coordination of construction documents, with 65% of those using the technology saying BIM delivered cost efficiencies.

BIM 80

BIM US CAD Life Cycle 80

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Billy streamlines the collection and verification of compliance documents, such as Certificates of Insurance, business licenses, and certified payroll. DataSeer allows construction professionals to identify, extract, and convert unstructured drawings and documents into standardized output formats, including CSV and CAD files automatically.

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Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

Lets Build

JUNE 9, 2023

Unlike blueprints and CAD, a BIM is intelligent, stores data, and features geometry, allowing for a collaborative experience. Mobile apps also support on-the-go printing, making it easy for inspectors to generate and print permits, invoices, reports, and compliance documents.

BIM 148

BIM Site Mobility Management 148

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 11, 2012

The clandestine practice of consultants modelling for tender documentation. Thanks to CAD, these drawings would number in the hundreds if not thousands for even modest buildings. Thanks to CAD, these drawings would number in the hundreds if not thousands for even modest buildings. Then, a slight shift happened. ► 2011.

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Consulting Modeling Documentation CAD 50

DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 8, 2013

Many problems of poorly executed AEC projects can be traced back to uncoordinated documentation. It suggests that for thousands of years before BIM (and CAD!) My reading of the industry stands as: The SAME practitioners that operated poorly in CAD environments will not operate well in BIM environments. Unfortunately.

BIM 53

BIM CAD Environment Documentation 53

DebunkTheBIM

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Should documentation that is based on a coordinated 3D digital model be charged at a higher price than straight CAD-ed one is? They claim not to be, though the day-to-day results show otherwise, it is definitely not faster than if done by competent 3D modellers/documenters. I.e. it is cheaper this way. Is it also slower?

CAD 48

CAD BIM Drawings Consulting 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

For starters, you’re dealing with an old structure without CAD files and limited documentation. As the project progresses, leaders can take floor-by-floor laser scans to capture and document work being done or as-builts. It’s an exciting project, but it also comes with a host of challenges.

Design 119

Design Autodesk BIM Modeling 119

DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 24, 2012

In fact, it is viewed as a bit of a ‘dirty concept’ to expect instantaneous updating of all documents following a design change. Digital, ‘Model-based documentation’ is of course, the answer for those architects/engineers that DO want to improve their ‘response-time’ without compromising on quality or taking on additional risks.

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Engineering Travel Drawings CAD 62

cnstrctr

APRIL 7, 2019

A construction plan is a detailed document, both written and visual which outlines how you will complete a project or portion of one. Step Two – Prepare The Construction Plan Document. The actual preparation of the document can take time and alot of effort to prepare so breaking it up into manageable pieces is advised.

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Plans Construction Drawings Documentation 74

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 14, 2011

I talked previously about the irony of CAD managers (preventing ‘Flatcad grow up and move on’) being put in charge to herald in the ‘new’ (BIM) approach; There is another paradox the industry can claim: Buildings get documented by building documenters. I’ll tell you about A3 based ‘picture book documenting’ tomorrow.

Documentation 48

Documentation CAD Environment Claims 48

DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 1, 2018

It started off with CAD, then, when BIM was getting strong enough to stay – it extended over almost anything to do with Construction Information Management. Almost, I state – as the non-graphical data management is still somewhat outside its claws, i.e. project, people and time document management.

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Autodesk CAD ArchiCAD BIM 71

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 7, 2011

Definition: Computer aided drafting that uses purely orthogonal projections and ignores most of the rules and principles of ‘traditional’ documenting. You’ll find small buildings documented using hundreds and hundreds of sheets. I wish they did tackle the Flatcad syndrome now.

Drawings 48

Drawings Documentation CAD Drafting 48

Civil Engi

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The following are the top 10 CAD Architecture DWG files available on Cadbull each of these files can be customized as per your project needs. Saving time, provide detailed visualizations, and increasing the quality of the design, these CAD files are. For residential projects needing precision and clarity, this file is great.

Architecture 52

Architecture Design Residential CAD 52

Revit OpEd

AUGUST 10, 2011

CTC ( CAD Technology Center ) teamed up with LHB , the company that Daniel Stine works with, to develop their new offering, a packaged focused on helping a firm bring their electrical engineering process using Revit up to speed quickly. The template also has a Meter Schedule for documenting LEED projects. Worth a closer look!

Electrical 53

Electrical Revit Products CAD 53