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POLEFDN – A excel based construction program for pole foundation analysis

Construction Cost Estimating

POLEFDN is a MS-excel based spreadsheet program that can be used for making analysis of a pole foundation on the assumption of the application of a inflexible round pier that is supposed free (unrestrained) at the top and exposed to lateral and vertical loads. It takes into account any weak soil or any soil that is detached at the top.

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Your Guide to All-in-One Construction Software

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The ideal construction solution will be built on a flexible platform that will align with your firm’s short-term project goals, while offering a strong foundation for achieving long-term business objectives. Construction software for bidding, estimating, budgets, and accounting. Estimating software. Bidding software.

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THE ESTIMATING PROCESS FROM A TO Z

Construction Cost Estimating

THE ESTIMATING PROCESS FROM A TO Z Here in this cover story we are going to present you the basic details of the estimation. First, we have to download the estimating and budgeting spreadsheet. CUSTOMIZING THE ESTIMATING AND BUDGETING WORKSHEET This is an excel format of spreadsheet. A patience read is necessary here.

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Measurement Fails in Business, Part II: Real-World Examples and Solutions

Pro Builder

My January column, “ Measurement Fails, Part I ” laid out the many common obstacles standing in the way of achieving accurate measurements, including estimates presumed or disguised as facts, and ratios based on bad numerators, bad denominators, or both. Remember my proclamation on ratios-—An estimate divided by an estimate is bull$#%@!—which

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PRESTRESSED CONCRETE OVER REINFORCED CONCRETE.

The Constructor

This accounts for the great strength of arch structures. There are two ways of overcoming this problem: Embed another material in the concrete which is strong in tension – reinforced concrete Remove the tension altogether – by arching or prestressing. This is equivalent to an increase in magnitude of the passive prestressing force.

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How Many Concrete Bags Equal A Yard?

CivilJungle

Steps To Estimate Cubic Yards Measuring Your Space To estimate the number of cubic yards of concrete you’ll need to fill a space, start by measuring the length, width, and depth of the area. Finally, round up to the nearest whole number to account for any waste. 12 divided by 27 = 0.44 acres which would require 0.5

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The Great Convergence, Part 2: Off-Site Construction Drivers and Enablers

Pro Builder

Backing up the market, though, is a national housing shortage, estimated to be anywhere from 1 million units (National Association of Home Builders) to 6.8 When builders compare on-site to off-site methods, rarely do they factor in these costs—but they absolutely should, if they want a fair comparison. Sustainability.

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