Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

In the world of federal government contract disputes, a great deal of time is frequently spent drafting a request for equitable adjustment (REA) or a claim under the Contract Disputes Act. Ideally, the result of litigation should not depend on the luck of the draw when it comes to the appointment of a judge.

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CivilSeek

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Free Hand Sketching is used to transfer the idea of an engineer’s abstract world to the real world in 2D and. So, Let’s Get Started. What is Free Hand Sketching? Read more Free Hand Sketching; Its Methods, Instruments, Principles. The post Free Hand Sketching; Its Methods, Instruments, Principles. appeared first on CivilSeek.

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Revit OpEd

APRIL 22, 2014

The notion of using computers to help accomplish the broad goals of BIM is nearly as old as computers so it''s not a brand new idea. This means Revit was the latest expression of those ideas on a desktop computer instead of a mainframe. since AutoCAD is a superior drafting tool it isn''t sensible to use Revit for basic drafting tasks".

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BD+C

APRIL 3, 2023

It can write reports, edit texts, write code, solve math, create ad copy, draft a bibliography on a certain topic, and so much more. The students used that feedback to then create their own ideas using the data from the AI. Kory reinforces his idea about the iterations are more important than the actual prompt.

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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. An accurate and complete record of the designer’s intentions 2.

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 12, 2020

When it comes to providing value on a project, Dennis Calvert has long since learned the worth of letting the best ideas win the day. . In grade school, Dennis’s art teacher noted his ability to draw and suggested he consider a career in art. Then they would try to incorporate their ideas into the final design. .

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Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2020

I will also say that I didn’t include anything on my list that would be ridiculous and completely out of beat with the times … like a drawing on linen or using rapidograph pens with mylar sheets and a pin bar. . Bob’s Item #1 – Trace Paper and Sharpie Pens [10:00 mark].

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 14, 2022

And he loved the designing and drawing. He honed this idea as he shifted into project management for the next two years. What would’ve taken hours to solve on the drafting table, Alex could verify in seconds with P6. “It Ideally, folks in the field can reference the model just as reliably as paper drawings.

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CAD Shack

JULY 27, 2006

1) Sell the idea of changing software to management Everybody's boss is different but here are some ideas based on ABS. Try to focus on the big picture idea that this change would over all be beneficial even if some of the parts were not adopted and others are optimized. Here's an example.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2021

I have heard on a few occasions in my career when I am on a job site, and I point out a mistake (however minor it may be) only to have the contractor tell me: “Nobody will ever notice that … except you or another architect” and I patently disagree with this idea. 4 Three Dimensional Visualization jump to 39:50.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

He recalled that they relied on spreadsheets, drafting tables, and printing their drawings when he started his construction career ten years ago. The idea is that it is fragile, the earning of it, it’s difficult and you have to do it over time. (CCPI) toom the stage and shared his company’s experience with Autodesk.

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CK Power

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Drawing plans and awarding contracts. After the spec review is complete, we’ll draw up the electrical one-line and layout diagrams. The drawings go back and forth between the client and engineers, each side exchanging ideas and offering improvements. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

At the core of Stephen's contributions lies his exceptional skill in optimizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) execution plans, setting elevated global practice standards, and significantly enhancing the quality of both models and contract drawings.

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CivilJungle

JULY 27, 2022

The checklist may begin from the primary bedroom, drawing room, cooking room, or veranda- to derive pleasure privately. Remember the draft, structure, design, and bathroom area when creating a list of bathroom accessories. Glass shelves for bathroom are brilliant storage ideas for small and big toilets alike.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2021

But when he did get the chance to visit, he was able to learn a great deal about the process that would begin to inform his ideas about design. It is one thing to sit in an office all day designing and drafting up construction details and another thing altogether to spend time on a jobsite seeing how things actually get built.

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Do

JULY 26, 2011

So, I dont know what the next big thing actually is, nor do I even know how its going to do it, but I think Ive got a good idea of what the focus will be. Finally, as far as your issue of iPad or ski boots, my vote is for the ski boots and pitch the idea you need an iPad for R+D to your boss. Why do I think this is so important?

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 22, 2017

On Amazon, the best thing you can do is you can do your branded content, so enhanced brand content, quality images, quality descriptions, and then just draw in ad campaigns, headline searches, product searches, all that stuff. So my idea is not to put ads saying, “Hey, shop on this store.” Direct Traffic from the Blog.

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Construction Test

MAY 19, 2020

The Wall Street bank was initially drafted in to handle a possible bailout of Virgin Atlantic, but has been awarded a broader mandate covering the entire sector. . Through to 2021, the flight deals service found there would be a 35 per cent decrease in prices on average, as airlines desperately attempt to draw customers back in.

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Help Everybody Everyday

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Megan to send Matt First draft of revisions. I think this idea that you can take a list of leads and use it to accurately predict your backlog (to make business decisions) is silly. Each expert will draw upon years of experience to outline their vision of the perfect CRM system. Desired Outcome. Next Action . Marketing Project.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

building operating manual, controls as-built drawings, commissioning reports, re-commissioning reports) 7. Check all external restrictors for proper size and to verify the restrictor is installed per controls drawings. Obtain a current one-line drawing and verify meter is connected to the proper circuit. Burner, Gas or Oil.

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Revit Beginners

AUGUST 16, 2006

The office I worked for didnt use Revit for developing working drawings but I do remember wishing that I could add text to linestyles (for phone, elec, gas, etc) and I remember having trouble understanding phases but I got a lot of help from users on Zoogdesign (now AUGI). Marathon Drafting. Revit's Drafting Machine.

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Revit Beginners

AUGUST 21, 2006

Using Revits 2D Drafting tools: Because beginners are not completely familiar with all of Revits tools and because they are often faced with a deadline, beginners will likely rely on detail lines and filled regions to piece together plans, sections, and elevations for their first few projects. Marathon Drafting. BIMtroublemaker.

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Revit Beginners

SEPTEMBER 11, 2006

This workaround involves drawing a repeating detail line (with imported text) on top of a simple detail line. Goto Drafting. Now draw a detail line in any view of your project. Draw your repeating detail over your new detail line as though tracing the detail line. Marathon Drafting. Monday, September 11, 2006.

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Revit Beginners

JUNE 9, 2006

We decided that we also wanted to be able to sort the sheets in our project browser (and our drawing lists) by Submittal Package. and check the category Drawing Sheets. Drawing List. Leave the name Drawing List. The Drawing List on our coversheet shows ALL the drawings from ALL the different packages.

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Revit Beginners

AUGUST 10, 2006

Draw an arc (wall or line doesnt matter). Marathon Drafting. Revit's Drafting Machine. This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. Thursday, August 10, 2006. A few interesting features. Callout a dimension and go to the dimensions properties.

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Revit Beginners

JANUARY 20, 2010

We used to complain that CAD drawings looked horrible and now that concept has nearly been forgotten. I used to spend (not hours, not days) weeks fighting wall cleanups in Revit and our designs changed so frequently we needed a quick and clean way to get complete drawings. Marathon Drafting. BIMtroublemaker. Design Reform.

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Revit Beginners

APRIL 20, 2009

you can draw a simple building and link in a simple building (by shared coordinates) and move these two icons around a bit (clipped and unclipped) to see how the two models react or. Marathon Drafting. The new coordinate systems and icons have a lot of even the best users confused. here is the simplest way I can put it: 1. Green Revit.

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Revit Beginners

OCTOBER 21, 2006

While in plan view draw a floor plan callout. Marathon Drafting. This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. Saturday, October 21, 2006. Instant Section Box. Go to any 3D view. Go to View. To Other View. BIMtroublemaker. Design Reform. Family Jewels.

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Revit Beginners

AUGUST 19, 2009

To add to the complexity, the as-built drawings we had on file were not accurate to the true construction of the existing structure because the original architect had improvised the design during construction. Marathon Drafting. This project isnt as organic as Gaudi, but it did have a lot of organic characteristics. BIMtroublemaker.

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Revit Beginners

APRIL 10, 2010

If you are drawing a wall or a line there is a pallet of line shapes that you can draw (square, polygon, circle, arc, etc.) Marathon Drafting. A common thing for beginners, is to go right to the trim tool in search of a fillet option (because they are likely more familiar with AutoCAD). BIMtroublemaker. Design Reform.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 8, 2014

SGICC will use the bulk of the D2PA funds to provide grants to PA-based small companies to demonstrate the feasibility of emerging technologies, or seed funds to test and help launch ideas, and to assist in market acceptance and growth of shale energy focused products or services. Already the nation’s No. 2 crude oil producer and No.

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Revit Beginners

JUNE 19, 2006

Select Detail View and draw a callout in plan view. Marathon Drafting. This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. Monday, June 19, 2006. Callout Annotation Features. Youll notice you can select a Floor Plan or Detail View callout. BIMtroublemaker.

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Revit Beginners

JUNE 20, 2006

In the options bar youll notice that you can "Reference other view" (for referencing a drafting view that is already present). Just draw a reference plane at the angle you want (and in the location you want for your section line) then place your section line adjacent to the reference plane. Marathon Drafting. Now goto View.

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Revit Beginners

MARCH 23, 2007

audits the drawings to ensure conformance with the standards and a logical organization of the CAD work." And not just our models but also the drawings we are getting from consultants. Marathon Drafting. In our office Data Managers are starting to inspect models for proper construction. BIMtroublemaker. Design Reform.

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Revit Beginners

JUNE 7, 2006

Draw a wall in plan view. Marathon Drafting. This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. Wednesday, June 07, 2006. Edit Cut Profile Tool. Do you want a niche cut out of your wall for a soap dish or other amenity? Goto Tools. Edit Cut Profile. Revit 24/7.

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