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Construction in the Metaverse – Is the Future Closer Than We Think?: Overhead in the Big Room

Autodesk Construction Cloud

If there is a way for people to make money (and there always is), then it has a future.” – Spencer Pursley, Critical Environment Engineer at QTS . Virtual visualization . “VR Incorporating that into the metaverse will raise a lot of data security concerns.” – a construction coordinator . I don’t think it will.

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Door Closer Hinges: A New Approach

Construction Specifier

Innovative engineering has made closer hinges more compact and functional; the new generation of products provides unique combinations of features and benefits to address door closing challenges that are not satisfactorily met by overhead surface-mounted door closers. Performance. The closer hinges have built-in door stops. Aesthetics.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

Evidence of this trend in focus for healthier environments is highlighted by one of the top architectural firms: “Now more than ever, public spaces are poised to become the grand lobbies and public waiting rooms of neighborhoods and cities,” says Gensler associate Michael Wagner on the company’s blog.

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You are what you measure… and/or … You can’t manage what you don’t measure

Building Information Management

Whether you are practicing BIM (life-cycle management of the build environment supported by digital technology and forget the 3-D aspect for a moment). Whether you are practicing BIM (life-cycle management of the build environment supported by digital technology and forget the 3-D aspect for a moment). KPI: Overhead rate.

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Sustainability of DOD Buildings – Reuse of Existing Buildings

Building Information Management

Efficient project delivery methods are of critical importance to the task of sustainability and life-cycle management of the built environment. Consolidation of procurement – lower overhead cost and procurement cost. Visual Estimating. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Legal and Policy Framework.

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Sustainability of DOD Buildings – Reuse of Existing Buildings

Building Information Management

Efficient project delivery methods are of critical importance to the task of sustainability and life-cycle management of the built environment. Consolidation of procurement – lower overhead cost and procurement cost. Visual Estimating. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Legal and Policy Framework.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: The Estimating.

Rory Woolsey

The estimating process begins with a thorough understanding (and visualization) of the projects scope of work. If you are interested in an expanded discussion on the most crucial step in the estimating process then go back and read my blog on "Scope, Scope, Scope!" These all impact the overall cost of the project.