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From Data to Action: Top Data Visualizations for Construction   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For teams to extract value from data, they must first make sense of the information they have—which is where data visualization comes in. Construction projects involve massive amounts of information and documents, including BIM models, schedules, budgets, and performance reports. Unfortunately, around 95% of that information goes unused.

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New Asset Features to Boost Progress Tracking on 2D Drawings

Autodesk Construction Cloud

With these new capabilities, you can visually markup 2D sheets and track asset progress to keep office teams updated while empowering folks in the field to forecast their productivity and quickly adjust to scheduling changes. Multiple assets can also be made quickly when drawing on a sheet.

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Construction Photography Best Practices

Carol Hagen

It’s a visual testimonial to the expertise and capabilities of the contractor and their team. MultiVista , a national firm, captures visual as-builts indexed according to your architectural drawings. Visualizing with Augmented Reality (AR). Construction Firms often use photos to showcase their work.

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How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business

Construction Business Owner

Remember: Many owners that make decisions about the work to be completed are not construction professionals, meaning they are not accustomed to reading plans and 2D drawings. Using a 3D model to visualize what’s happening on the project provides the most value, as it’s much easier to digest for non-specialists.

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The New Preconstruction Advantage: Connected Quantification & Model Coordination in a Common Data Environment

Construction Business Owner

In Autodesk Takeoff and BIM Collaborate, drawings, models and documents are stored and collected in one system — Autodesk Docs — which means you can manage everything from a single platform and manage how the rest of the project team access the information. Collaboration With Autodesk Takeoff. Automation With Autodesk BIM Collaborate.

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How to Study Civil Engineering Drawings

Construction Cost Estimating

The first step in any construction project is to prepare a visual plan for the building. This is called the drawing, a visual representation of the project with dimensions and appropriations so that civil engineers can understand what the architect actually wants them to build.

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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS

The Constructor

The required amount of cover will always be specified on the design drawings, but no time should the cover be less than the maximum size of aggregate plus 5mm. The first part is a visual inspection by the clerk of works or equivalent. Right side images shows correct way of placing of reinforcement.

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