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Why You Should Make 4D Construction Sequencing ‘Business as Usual’ – and How To Do It

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As humans, we rely on visual content to understand and consume information – so why, for example, is the archaic Gantt chart still such a core piece of documentation when it’s something that most people struggle to interpret? So where should an organisation interested in 4D sequencing invest its time and resources?

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A Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Software Tools 2015

Building Information Management

Cost Estimating/Project Management Software – 4Clicks Project Estimator. While most construction cost estimators continue to rely primarily upon hardcopy documents and electronic spreadsheets, such as Microsoft Excel, many are beginning to leverage electronic cost books and associated calculator software tools.

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Construction Cost Estimating Software vs. Spreadsheets – State of the Nation 2012

Building Information Management

Construction estimating involves the estimating of material, labor, equipment, overhead/profit and contingencies. Sophisticated, Cost estimating and Efficient Project Delivery Software systems are now available, and have been proven over the past decade.

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Construction Cost Estimators – A Critical, Experienced-based Profession

Building Information Management

via 4Clicks.com – Premier cost estimating and efficient project delivery software for Job Order Contracting – JOC, SABER, IDIQ, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, POC, BOA … The Department of Labor projects a 36% increase in demand for cost estimators over the next several years. Source: U.S.

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The Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Guide for Construction Planning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Most construction software is built to benefit large-cap projects yet the majority of projects are small to mid-sized. This administration and overhead can add substantially to the implementation efforts. Visualization of Construction Work Areas (CWAs). Not cost-effective to deploy on small/mid-cap projects.

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10 Essential Types of Construction Documents

Autodesk Construction Cloud

These visual documents represent the final design and give something for the customer and contractor to review and agree on before work begins. . Overhead costs. Autodesk Construction Cloud is construction software that helps you connect your teams and data, so you can keep better track of your goals and stay on track.

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

Building Information Management

KPI: Overhead rate. Uncategorized best BIM business process integrated project delivery job order contracting JOC software Technology' KPI: Google search ranking for the phrases “Transparent business model,” “IPD Architect,” “IPD,” “Integrated Project delivery,” “Collaborative Construction.”. KPI: # of blog posts. TNI: Company wealth.