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New Autodesk Tool Aims to Improve Product Specifications in Revit

ENR Construction

Autodesk has released Informed Design, add-ons for Revit and Inventor that help automate the process of placing manufactured products into building information models.

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What is the Takt Production Model?

Lean Construction

In recent years, Takt Production has received a lot of interest in the construction and we are seeing more and more implementations around the industry. Takt Production comes from the aeronautical industry and its purpose is to stabilize and maintain rhythm of production.

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Kenworth Launches First Battery-Electric Model

Construction Equipment

Kenworth has announced the launch of the Kenworth T680E, the company’s first-ever Class 8 battery-electric model. The zero-emission Kenworth T680E, now available for order from Kenworth dealers in the United States and Canada, will enter into production in 2021. The Kenworth T680E launch is an…

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How to calculate and improve labour productivity in construction

Lets Build

The construction industry has a unique problem when it comes to calculating and improving labour productivity: Every project consists of a wide variety of tasks that differ from site to site. However, even with this challenge, there are some methods to calculate labour productivity in construction. Economic changes.

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Volvo VNR Electric Model Intro'd in U.S.

Construction Equipment

The Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric truck model has a scheduled production start of early 2021. Volvo Trucks North America announced the commercial introduction and sales start of its zero tailpipe emission, battery-electric vehicle to the North American market. The Volvo VNR Electric offers the same…

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Volvo CE Changes Product Branding

Construction Equipment

Starting this month, new and updated Volvo branded products will now be tagged with just the product type and size on its side, and nothing else. All other product details, such as model series and model variant, will continue to be found on the specifications, brochure or PIN plate, ensuring…

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New Model-Based Workflows, Reality Capture and Extended File Support in Autodesk Construction Cloud Make BIM More Valuable to Construction Teams

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Project stakeholders can now access critical model data with fewer steps; powerful new features provide greater control over cost and schedule management. The model is a great source of truth during design and planning, but data isn’t easily transferred to construction teams during the build phase of a project. New Orleans, LA.,