Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Show Village 2021: 3 Idea Homes for the Way We Live Now. A New Era of Idea Homes at IBSx. Even designers can’t truly articulate how a space feels or a building looks with two-dimensional drawings,” says Bob Masulis, RM Design Studio’s founder and president. cbroderick. Thu, 02/04/2021 - 00:00. Michele Lerner. and the Future.

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IDEA Charlotte Maine Housing 98

Carol Hagen

MAY 22, 2013

When conditions and ideas change, so do the plans. Whether you have a clean vector drawing or plans scanned to PDF you can use Bluebeam Revu’s compare documents to cloud the differences and get a side-by-side comparison, or overlay the plan sheets. Document comparison is just one way to save time and reduce risk.

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Plans Comparison Estimating Documentation 146

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2019

Whether it’s a completely refreshed design for an existing restaurant brand or an entirely new business model, such as a unique idea for a family entertainment venue, we love working with clients to figure out how to make their design intent become a reality as efficiently as possible.

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Negotiation Bidding Commercial Construction 177

DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 19, 2019

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 good modeller will have plenty of opportunities to model, but rule number one is, that the ‘drawings’ are priority, what consultancies get paid for.

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BIM Drawings Modeling Industrial 68

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 17, 2011

Traditional working drawing methods were based on the idea that the designer has developed a solution to a problem and that needed to be turned into a reality by people of varying skills and most not party to the initial brief or the reasons that were behind the solution.

Documentation 48

Documentation BIM Drafting Drawings 48

DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 15, 2018

There is a thin layer of participants that push the idea for various reasons (usually superficial), and there are people (in a very small minority) that practice it wholeheartedly. (my Someone else will print the drawing. (or Marked up (and outdated) drawings. my respect is with them). And then, there is the rest.

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BIM Drawings Modeling Claims 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

The process has been billed by many contractors as the future of construction, opening the door to new design and building ideas that might not have been realized before. With the advent of scanners and powerful document imaging and archiving solutions, contractors are digitizing their data.

Project Management 173

Project Management Management Contractors Software 173

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

They see trends toward integrating information better, both with building information modeling (BIM) and drawings, and between teammates. He sees reliance on the full-time specifier continuing, but bridges being built slowly between that person and the drawings. They imagine specifiers will be increasingly integrated with their teams.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

And with AI being such a hot topic, there's no shortage of conversations and ideas. More than just an online construction forum, the Big Room also allows you to grow your network, swap ideas, and even earn points that are redeemable for prizes.

Construction 72

Construction BIM Leases Management 72

Carol Hagen

JULY 26, 2012

Everyone in construction operations is visual and depends upon drawings, plans and models to convey ideas. 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. Remember the PDF?

Innovation 146

Innovation Construction Documentation CAD 146

BIM & Beam

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

When defining what an entire object will look like, it is a good idea to create a new material (using a specific color or texture) and assign it to this object. Using specific colors for parts on drawings. You can use specific rules to assign some of the standard AutoCAD colors to Advance Steel objects displayed on drawings.

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Office Drawings AutoCAD Modeling 64

BIM & Beam

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

The feature enhancements are focused on productivity and usability requirements prioritized by users through the Advance Steel Idea webpage. We continue to look forward to improving the quality and reliability of Advance Steel especially in the area of drawings and documentation. Key Quality Improvements.

Drawings 55

Drawings Fabrication Work in Progress BIM 55

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2023

From inefficient communication between stakeholders to poor document management and the lack of access to real-time data, we end up with inaccurate records and siloed data. You might also like: 7 ideas to make implementing lean more successful for your construction projects 2.

Project Management 147

Project Management Management Construction Software 147

Carol Hagen

APRIL 11, 2012

MultiVista , a national firm, captures visual as-builts indexed according to your architectural drawings. Using photos and videos of your project progress, documentation includes that of subcontractors, before work is hidden behind walls, buried in concrete or above ceiling tiles. Daily Log Photos. Project Punch Item Pics.

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Construction Visualization Documentation CoreCon 262

DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 21, 2018

She has no idea what the ‘BIM’ acronym stands for exactly, but is closely associating it with all my professional ups and downs. I documented full houses in 3D ArchiCAD 20 years ago in our design studio, while she looked after our children. She could see the technology developing, my ideas maturing, the stakes rising.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 1, 2019

An estimator has to be very careful about the quantity takeoff using the given data such as drawings, specifications and other documents about the project. A detailed estimate must have some documents like report, specifications, drawings/plans, design charts and schedule of rates.

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Estimating Drawings Documentation Subcontracting 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 3, 2023

The idea behind a good construction meeting is to ensure it’s worth everyone’s time. Here are a few common types: Preconstruction meeting: A preconstruction meeting kicks off a project where key stakeholders review critical construction documents , meet the project team, and answer lingering questions to get everyone on the same page.

Construction 88

Construction Software Software Project Management 88

DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 28, 2020

What harm is in having a personal notebook, printing large scale drawings for mark-ups, having a 500-page specification bound in a folder for site works? So, if you still need to be convinced that ditching the paper is a good idea, you’ll have to go back in my writings or do your own research. Also a bit low-key for a ‘BIM expert’.

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BIM Drawings IDEA Documentation 99

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 18, 2022

I’ve always loved learning new things and sharing new ideas with others. Everyone who attends AU will always take something back with them, whether that’s connections through networking, understanding new technology, ideas from knowledge sharing, or business innovations. You have digital 2D documents that can be marked up virtually.

Innovation 52

Innovation Autodesk Modeling Design 52

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

Once this process is underway, contractors and their attorneys begin the tedious process of developing a litigation strategy that involves reviewing voluminous documents, identifying and interviewing potential witnesses, and everything that goes into pre-trial discovery. The process is time-consuming and expensive.

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Claims Risk Contractors Contract 52

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction software hosts all your planning materials, including designs and drawings, for efficient collaboration and easy access. They can also communicate in real-time to share ideas and fast-track different tasks. Managers and contractors can use Gantt charts to accurately plan costs, labour, tasks, teams, and schedules.

Management 78

Management Construction Software Software 78

DebunkTheBIM

DECEMBER 6, 2017

I got hooked very early on the idea of using the power of computers to assist the profession in design, documentation and construction management. I got hooked very early on the idea of using the power of computers to assist the profession in design, documentation and construction management. Picture from: [link]

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Industrial Documentation Architecture IDEA 48

Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

That may be OK-ish with a traditional stick-built production home, where construction documents are commonly open to a certain amount of interpretation and making changes in the field isn’t uncommon. We’re building it as we draw it, which is a departure from the norm.” Not so in a factory. near Pittsburgh.

Site 92

Site Housing Design Industrial 92

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2022

While humans have been engineering architectural feats for thousands of years, traditional drawings are often siloed, stagnant, and vulnerable to rapid obsolescence. . This is exactly what The Big Room is for, a place to discuss and share big industry ideas. . – Michael Isaak, Design Manager at AECOM Gilbert Garcia .

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BIM Autodesk Modeling Mobility 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 1, 2023

For instance, there’s potential to collaborate closely with the architectural community, allowing them to focus on the creative aspects while contractors take on the responsibility of producing construction documents. Consider the idea of up-down construction, which they thought would never happen.

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Security Construction Industrial Organization 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 7, 2022

For more ideas on how to achieve better results in your business through technology, download our “How Plumbing Contractors Can Leverage Software for Better Business Outcomes” ebook now! It will also help to standardize documents, establish step-by-step workflows, and build in efficiencies in operations throughout each department.

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Contractors Innovation Bidding Resource 98

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

How did you file the documents for your last commercial construction project? Did your general contractor give you a big fat binder of information including your warranty letters, operating manuals, as-built drawings, etc? If so, you probably put those documents in a banker’s box or two and then stored them in your office.

Commercial 120

Commercial Documentation Construction Project Management 120

Levelset

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Preconstruction is the initial stage of a construction project where an idea starts to become a reality. While neither of these is final, they do provide the customer with an idea of how much the project will cost and when they can expect compilation. Construction documents. What is preconstruction? Schematic design.

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Risk Feasibility Bidding Budgeting 52

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Construction software hosts all your planning materials, including designs and drawings, for efficient collaboration and easy access. They can also communicate in real-time to share ideas and fast-track different tasks. Managers and contractors can use Gantt charts to accurately plan costs, labour, tasks, teams, and schedules.

Management 78

Management Construction Software Software 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

An RFI is commonly used to clarify design drawings, standards, specifications, and contracts. The American Council of Engineering Companies of Kansas explains that “In most Construction Documents, it is inevitable that the agreement, drawings and specifications will not adequately address every single matter.” Specifications.

Construction 52

Construction Documentation Drawings Contract 52

DebunkTheBIM

JULY 26, 2014

This approach is somewhat surprising considering that in most contemporary construction contracts PDF’s as the digital representations of drawings have often higher standing than model files or even DWGs. It is being treated as something one puts up with until something better comes along.

BIM 59

BIM ArchiCAD Drawings CAD 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 28, 2023

“Utilising Autodesk Construction Cloud digitalised and automated most of the time-consuming design, engineering, and construction processes such as clash detections, reviews, transmittals, and documentation of meetings minutes.” says Mr Naji. With robust digital tools, businesses can enhance productivity and benefit all stakeholders.

Industrial 98

Industrial Autodesk Innovation Engineering 98

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Drawings have been used by designers for centuries to communicate ideas to the construction trades. Until recently, those drawings were produced by hand, but in the last 25 years or so, computers have become the primary tool people use to produce construction documents. document management. Project Collaboration.

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Construction BIM Software Software 120

CivilJungle

AUGUST 22, 2022

Also Read, Legal Documents Required for Purchase of Property. It must be hard to construct an indoor pattern image for a clear- notion surface idea from time to time, and the pony wall will apply to separate zones with many purposes for living room or dining. Also Read, How to Draw a House Plan Step by Step. Child Space.

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Drawings Foundation IDEA Zoning 52

DebunkTheBIM

MAY 10, 2012

They are turning up en masse on consultants’ drawings these days! They carry a message: The consultant that provided this drawing is a CMBC (Certified Model Based (AEC) Consultant) and all the information within the marked drawing is guaranteed to be based on a 3D digital-model. ► August. (3). ► July. (4).

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Drawings Consulting Modeling BIM 54

Revit OpEd

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Ever since we started using computers to generate architectural and engineering drawings we''ve been inclined to provide a place on a title block to help people find the file. The file name is useful to anyone who happens to be looking at the drawings as long as they are in a position to access the digital version of the file too.

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Revit Drawings AutoCAD Deals 58

Levelset

MARCH 24, 2022

This includes services such as land surveying, preparing drawings and specifications, and more. It’s a good idea to contact the recorder’s office ahead of time to confirm that you meet all the specific requirements. Related: Read the guide to notarizing common construction documents. Preconstruction liens v.

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