Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

For one collaborator, a document or plan may be considered as an essential piece of information but for another team, it may be something they never use. Developing Changes to Support Industry Compliance. For JJ Rhatigan, ensuring they use a construction software platform that supports collaboration was critical.

Documentation 52

Documentation Autodesk BIM Environment 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

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. . Construction software can also make this step easier. Step 4: Determine the Quantities .

Estimating 105

Estimating Documentation Autodesk Bidding 105

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Editing PDFs is a daily occurance in the construction industry. Everyday PDFs are instrumental in the construction conversation to show mark ups on Microsoft Office documents, interactively draw on tablet PCs and then share these PDFs on Servers. But PDF editing software licensing is expensive and often cumbersome.

Industrial 142

Industrial Documentation CAD Estimating 142

Carol Hagen

JULY 28, 2011

Collaboration on large format construction drawings often has the expectation that all the team players have the same tools. Architects and engineers spend countless hours in AutoCad then share their drawings with the General Contractor. I’m here, yes, to answer Bluebeam questions for you in the AEC industry.

Drawings 120

Drawings AutoCAD CAD Construction 120

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In most industries, requesting payment is as simple as sending a bill or invoice for work you’ve completed. But a pay app is actually a collection of supporting documents that first and second tier contractors submit to request payment. Contractors get paid for the work they document. There are several types of lien waivers.

Lien 98

Lien AIA Documentation Change Orders 98

Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

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.

Documentation 52

Documentation Drawings Project Management Materials 52

Carol Hagen

JUNE 17, 2011

Even with the Microsoft Office 2010 release that gives you the ability to convert documents to PDF built-in, it’s lacking when it comes to collaboration for the AEC Industry. What PDFs do best is share documents in a format that everyone can access.

Estimating 134

Estimating AutoCAD Revit Drawings 134

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Construction software has been instrumental in changing the face of the construction industry. At the same time, you’re trying to keep a close eye on your own jobs, profit margins, invoices, personnel, equipment, drawings, and more. Subcontractors can minimise risk with the right construction software management tools.

Profitability 166

Profitability Viewpoint Software Software 166

Fieldwire

AUGUST 13, 2023

A punch list (also called a snag list, deficiency list, or punch out list), according to the online Business Dictionary , is “a document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, usually attached to a certificate of substantial completion.” What is a punch list? It can become like a punch list checklist.

Contractors 98

Contractors Drawings Software Software 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

Often, project managers work with information culled together in reports generated in software systems that cannot pull data until it is fully processed or individual phases of the project are completed. With more and more technologies moving to a true cloud platform it makes it much easier to integrate between software programs.

Project Management 174

Project Management Management Software Software 174

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Hodari Africa , a leading project management firm, recognised the limitations of traditional document-sharing platforms and sought a more robust solution to enhance their construction workflows. In the fast-paced and intricate world of project management, having the right tools and technologies can make all the difference.

Autodesk 124

Autodesk Construction Project Management Environment 124

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Construction companies are bombarded by documents daily and making those documents electronic will reduce paper right? If your construction accounting system doesn’t have at minimum a drag n drop feature for documents and emails, it’s time to look for an integrated, comprehensive replacement solution. Not so fast.

Mobility 204

Mobility Office Documentation Construction 204

Carol Hagen

MAY 22, 2013

Whether you have a clean vector drawing or plans scanned to PDF you can use Bluebeam Revu’s compare documents to cloud the differences and get a side-by-side comparison, or overlay the plan sheets. Document comparison is just one way to save time and reduce risk. Construction Project Team Collaboration Innovation.

Plans 146

Plans Comparison Estimating Documentation 146

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? What trends will determine the industry? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. And what does that mean for you?

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Forecasting Plans 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

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.

Change Orders 96

Change Orders Contract Project Management Schedule 96

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

3D computer modeling software comes in handy for advanced framing design during the Lean Design process. After identifying excess framing members, compare your notes with the construction drawings. Overengineering is also a huge source of waste in our industry. Lean Design Construction Documents.

Design 98

Design Drawings Profitability Documentation 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Suomen Aluerakennuttaja (SARA), are experts in providing living space solutions and a pioneer in the construction industry process development in Finland. Combining long-term industry expertise with an innovative mindset, the team strives to provide the best project outcomes for all their clients. An End-to-End Solution.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Drawings Management 98

DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 19, 2019

If there are similar rules for establishing viable crops of BIM around the global AEC industry, they’re better be longer than 30 years. A language that its host industry does not speak. Fluency is probably below 1% of all the people that work in the AEC industry and deal with its information day in and out.

BIM 68

BIM Drawings Modeling Industrial 68

Carol Hagen

APRIL 24, 2013

Perspective drawing and the volume tool . Perspective drawings and the perimeter tool. Knowing that you’ll all want to try these faster options and get more bids completed, I’m providing this handy reference document explaining the process using the Bluebeam Revu Measurement tools.

Estimating 111

Estimating Drawings United States Software 111

Pro Builder

JULY 14, 2021

For an increasing number of them, this transition entails moving from two-dimensional (2D) drawings to three-dimensional (3D) digital modeling. Not only did it cost thousands of dollars and create huge delays, the ‘nice-to-haves,’ such as documenting utility lines, would cost even more.” . The Path to 3D Modeling.

Modeling 105

Modeling Sketchup Drawings Visualization 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 15, 2023

Easily markup your drawings, check measurements, and link important project info (Issues, Photos, RFIs, Sheets) directly to the location on the sheet. You can also use the app to fill out and submit Daily Reports, QA/QC forms, and safety checklists so you don’t have to wait to be at your desk to complete and send important documents.

Mobility 98

Mobility Autodesk BIM Infrastructure 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This November 13-15, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and gain crucial knowledge about the construction industry with professionals and experts ready to give you the industry insights you need at Autodesk University 2023 in Las Vegas. And How Can Our Industry Fix It? How can we as an industry change this?

BIM 56

BIM Autodesk Las Vegas Revit 56

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Typically, a team might track installations by highlighting a drawing in Bluebeam, entering numbers into a spreadsheet every day in the project office, or even using colored pencils on a hard-copy drawing. BCCI) and Leica Geosystems present how two industry partners go about providing BIM-to-field integration of concrete construction.

Autodesk 102

Autodesk Las Vegas Modeling Schedule 102

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

The term originally comes from the shipbuilding industry—once commissioned, a ship is considered ready to operate. . Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes. Important aspects of this well coordinated process include centralizing communications and documentation.

Commissioning 84

Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2010

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.

Drawings 40

Drawings Fabrication Construction Documentation 40

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Industry News. Industry Statistics. These did not show up on the drawings. So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Technology has undeniably improved operational efficiency across the construction industry. Autodesk is committed to driving more efficiency and collaboration in the industry with deeper connections to technologies and teams. The software makes progress tracking effortless, so you can ensure that teams stay on track.

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

While the industry has a good handle on how specifications may change with technology, what about the actual job of a “specifier”? They see trends toward integrating information better, both with building information modeling (BIM) and drawings, and between teammates. Software and the design process. Photo © BigStockPhoto.com.

CSI 97

CSI BIM AIA Drawings 97

Carol Hagen

JULY 31, 2013

When working on detailed drawing every inch counts so today it’s time you looked at the Interface button, located on the far right of the View Tab. You can even hide the tabs showing your open documents. You can go from a Fit Width setting File | View | Fit Width (CTL+0) like this: To this to see more of your documents at once.

Documentation 111

Documentation Software Software Drawings 111

Construction Junkie

JULY 23, 2020

In 2018, Autodesk made a huge splash in the construction industry by acquiring PlanGrid , BuildingConnected , and Assemble. Pype’s software makes data both actionable and collaborative, allowing teams to build and automate workflows that increase on-time and on-budget project delivery. via Autodesk.

Autodesk 85

Autodesk Documentation Schedule Software 85

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 11, 2019

The Construction Industry is Undergoing a Digital Transformation and Mobile Technologies are Leading the Movement. So, why did the industry shift from paper to computerized technologies? Zoom into and rotate drawings for more specific information. Zoom into and rotate the drawings for more specific information if needed.

Mobility 130

Mobility Viewpoint Drawings Equipment 130

DebunkTheBIM

DECEMBER 6, 2017

I got hooked very early on the idea of using the power of computers to assist the profession in design, documentation and construction management. Not everyone in the industry shared this enthusiasm for the emerging digital technology. These were the middle – to late nineteen eighties. I tend to strongly disagree.

Industrial 48

Industrial Documentation Architecture IDEA 48

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Drawings have been used by designers for centuries to communicate ideas to the construction trades. Until just a couple of years ago, the computer-generated drawings were primarily two-dimensional representations of three-dimensional objects.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Industry News. Industry Statistics. The construction industry is no different. Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. trillion in 2020. billion in rework alone annually.

Documentation 98

Documentation Management Construction Change Orders 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 7, 2022

Although plans and certain documents can illustrate what a building should look like visually, an in-depth written explanation is needed to describe the construction process. Simply put, construction specifications are documents prepared ahead of construction to describe how building should be carried out by contractors and subcontractors.

Construction 52

Construction Documentation Risk Change Orders 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2022

Wilson into PlanGrid Unlimited but also started explaining this new construction management software that we hadn’t released yet–Autodesk Build. The process of developing easy-to-use software can take months to years of building, testing, and rebuilding to give you a powerful product you can safely rely on. Louis, Missouri.

Project Management 97

Project Management Autodesk Management Software 97