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How to use Etabs 2016 for slab design

Construction Cost Estimating

This construction video provides useful information on how to use Etabs 2016 for creating effective slab design. This newest software can be used to make integrated structural analysis, design and drafting of building systems. Formation of models becomes so simple.

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Bird Friendly Building now the Law in Howard County

Green Building Law Update

Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55.

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DOE Seeks Energy Modeling Feedback

Building Information Management

The Department of Energy is seeking input a draft Building Energy Modeling (BEM) Roadmap. The draft Roadmap outlines steps to help increase the use of BEM tools for the design and operation of energy-efficient buildings. Comments are due by April 1, 2016. DOE-BTO-BEM-Roadmap-DRAFT-2-1-2016_0.

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Top 5 Android Apps In 2016 For Construction Professionals

Construction Cost Estimating

AutoCAD 360 is a user-friendly and free mobile app that can significantly improve the drafting process. There are robust design review and markup tools which can be accessed online and offline to streamline site visits and fieldwork. Any furniture can be included to make interior designing of your home beautiful.

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Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts Properly Drafted

Green Building Law Update

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. The contracts were each received by this law firm during 2016 from clients and prospective clients in matters involving a dispute at a green building construction project.

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Seven Finalist Cities Chosen For Smart City Challenge

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The credits, support, and collaboration will help the winning city design and build a truly Smart City on the AWS Cloud. USDOT developed the Smart City Challenge as a response to the trends identified in the Beyond Traffic draft report. The winning city will be announced in June 2016.

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Now is the Time to Revise your Green Building Contracts

Green Building Law Update

Moreover, owners will only be able to register projects under the LEED 2009 rating system until October 31, 2016 and thereafter all projects must register under LEED v4. It is beyond dispute that the best way to mitigate risk in a sustainable project is a properly drafted contract. With the U.S. as well as to a host of green codes.

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