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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. However, the construction design software market is overflowing with options—what works for one company might not be ideal for yours.

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Construction Classification Criticality – A Draft White Paper

Job Order Contracting

The combination of information related to all aspects of physical assets life-cycle is best called a physical asset model. Physical asset models should NOT be confused with 3-dimensional (3D) visualization, which is merely one of several methods of representing and working with information.

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The True Value of 3D Modeling for Home Builders

Pro Builder

The True Value of 3D Modeling for Home Builders. More than a marketing tool, 3D modeling can save time and money by providing greater accuracy. For an increasing number of them, this transition entails moving from two-dimensional (2D) drawings to three-dimensional (3D) digital modeling. The Path to 3D Modeling.

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The art and science of drawing: Humanizing the design process with a bit of controlled mayhem

BD+C

Long gone are the days when we had to be experts in drafting by hand; computer-aided design (CAD) software and 3-D modeling tools can generate measured drawings and photorealistic renderings with a keystroke. When it comes to the design process, technology is both a blessing and a curse. Is this a good thing? Not always.

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DOE Seeks Energy Modeling Feedback

Building Information Management

The Department of Energy is seeking input a draft Building Energy Modeling (BEM) Roadmap. The draft Roadmap outlines steps to help increase the use of BEM tools for the design and operation of energy-efficient buildings. DOE-BTO-BEM-Roadmap-DRAFT-2-1-2016_0. Send your comments to BEMroadmap@ee.doe.gov.

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How to use Etabs 2016 for slab design

Construction Cost Estimating

This construction video provides useful information on how to use Etabs 2016 for creating effective slab design. This newest software can be used to make integrated structural analysis, design and drafting of building systems. Formation of models becomes so simple.

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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. This contributes to faster project delivery as changes are minimized in the design phase. This contributes to faster project delivery as changes are minimized in the design phase. Asset Information Model (AIM).

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