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

Construction Business Owner

The New Preconstruction Advantage: Connected Quantification & Model Coordination in a Common Data Environment. Autodesk Takeoff breaks down data silos between estimators, improving collaboration by facilitating access to relevant documents, drawings and models to assigned team members. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 04/05/2021 - 16:08.

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Construction Document Information Management

Job Order Contracting

Construction Document Information Management is central to productivity improvement. Construction Document Information Management. Streamlining Construction Document Information Management processes is an essential step towards improving productivity, quality, and overall value for all stakeholders. 2017, Cholakis, P.

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What’s the difference between RFIs, Submittals and Specifications?

Fieldwire

In construction, a Request For Information (RFI) seeks the clarification of plans, drawings, specifications, and agreements. The construction RFI is a formal written process in which parties, such as the contractor and designer, clarify information gaps in construction documents.

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How to Do a Takeoff in Construction: A Step-by-Step Guide   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

They also draw from their experiences from previous successfully completed projects to identify savings. In many cases, estimators refer to the project plans, models, and documents, then begin creating the list of materials from there. . What Exactly is in a Construction Takeoff? . Step 2: Count and List the Materials Required .

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The True Value of 3D Modeling for Home Builders

Pro Builder

For an increasing number of them, this transition entails moving from two-dimensional (2D) drawings to three-dimensional (3D) digital modeling. In a 3D environment, flat plans are brought to life, making it possible to visualize and understand precisely how a home’s design will come together. The Path to 3D Modeling.

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What Is a Change Order?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Change orders usually include information such as the description of the requested change, an itemized documentation of additional subcontractor costs, a summary of the cost of the proposed change, and a statement that states if the project completion date will change based on the change order. Ambiguous or inaccurate drawings.

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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. And it’s not just about speed.