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Custom exterior fabricator A. Zahner unveils free façade design software for architects

BD+C

Zahner announces its first venture into web-based software. The free software platform called ShopFloor , launched earlier today, contains a suite of intuitive tools for building complex architecture. Body Image: read more.

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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

This year, the AGC is using targeted web and mobile ads to educate motorists about the dangers, hoping to increasing safety for both workers and drivers. This ad campaign from the AGC highlights the fact that educating the public can play a key role in safety at some jobsites, especially during road construction.

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LEAN Asset Life-cycle Management – Achieve Optimal Construction Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Efficient life-cycle management of physical infrastructure (facilities, roads, dams, bridges, airports, mass transit, … ) has proved equally elusive. Life-safety, environmental, economic mismanagement are the norm versus the exception. Again, solutions have been available for decades, yet are practiced by a select few.

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Spreadsheets, JOC, SABER, and IDIQ Don’t Mix

Building Information Management

Ongoing education and training as well as supporting technology are equally important to enable low-cost and consistent deployment, program monitoring, and continuous improvement. The exclusive use of spreadsheets and/or simple cost calculators are counterproductive in the drive for greater economic and environmental efficiencies.

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Webinars & Construction Events in September 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Make sure to get your tickets now and get ready for an AU full of construction industry trends, deep dives, keynotes, product education, and so much more. Choosing the right software vendor and how to partner with them. Autodesk University 2022 is happening in-person, in none other than New Orleans. REGISTER NOW. Register now.

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The future of specifiers: The way forward

Construction Specifier

Software and the design process. Stinson, on the other hand, sees better integration between BIM and specifications software improving several aspects of documentation. Throughout the presentation, both Featherstonhaugh and Lungershausen advocated the inclusion of technical education in the everyday work of designers and drafters.

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Best Training Classes for Public Sector Cost Estimating and Project Management

Building Information Management

Our clients include 85% of the USAF, other DoD and non-DOD Federal Owners, State/County/Local Government, Education, Healthcare, and Transportation (Airports, Mass Transit). Knowing that such references are built into the software, and knowing where/how to find them, is beyond helpful. ” – USAF CE/CEX