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More about design drawings and model planning

Construction Cost Estimating

Plans are like a set of drawings or two-dimensional diagrams that are used to narrate a place or object or to communicate building or fabrication instructions which are drawn or printed on paper and can take the form of a digital file. So these design drawings can be categorized as: • Feasibility studies. Concept drawings.

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SHOP DRAWING creates maximum benefits for construction companies

Construction Cost Estimating

The shop drawing is a drawing or collection of set of drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, and other data or information specifically generated or assembled by the contractor, supplier, manufacturer, subcontractor, or fabricator to demonstrate some portion of the work for the approval of architect or engineer.

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Learn What’s New in Revit 2019 for Structural Engineers and Detailers

BIM & Beam

Steel components like plates, bolts, anchors, shear studs, and welds can now be placed in the 3D model to connect structural members together. Having a more accurately defined design model in Revit also enables a better interoperability with Advance steel for steel detailing and fabrication. Documentation with steel details.

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BIM for Reinforced Concrete – From Design to Detailing in One Model

BIM & Beam

This is the third blog post in a series that discusses the advantages of working on concrete projects in a BIM process for structural engineers. Segmentation is dictated by engineering, architectural, or fabrication requirements, and its reinforcement is determined by the structural engineer.

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Steel Surface Area Estimation Spreadsheet

Construction Cost Estimating

This construction estimating sheet is not intended for conventional usages the same as an engineering or construction document. Before specific application, the correctness, aptness and suitability should be judged through a proficient professional assessment and authentication by a licensed engineer, architect or other professional.

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Rebar Projects in Revit

BIM & Beam

ABT Netherlands, a multi-disciplinary consultancy firm, focused on the structural engineering, civil engineering, architectural engineering, moved to BIM-based 3D rebar for concrete reinforced design and fabrication as a result of client demand. They offer a full range of civil engineering and design services.

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Revit 2017 - New Features and Enhancements

Revit OpEd

BIG STUFF New Features Videos - Start with these videos provided as part of the help documentation if you prefer watching videos to reading my blog post. Occlusion Culling (2016R2) - The Graphics tab in the Options dialog offers the new setting: Draw visible elements only. has finally been tackled.

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