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Looking for Home Designs With Indoor-Outdoor Synergy? These House Plans Offer Inspiration

Pro Builder

E Entry court creates visual appeal for secondary bedrooms without views. . An interior courtyard with a covered ramada brings the outside to the center of the floor plan; it could be screened, have a mixture of pavers and grass, or be landscaped, depending on the homeowner’s preferences and budget. A Entry courtyard .

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The Reasons BIM is Going Nowhere Fast

Building Information Management

budgets, insurance and tax incentives) to help finance sustainable life-cycle performance for buildings and related infrastructure. Exclusive 400,000+ line item enhancement of RSMeans Cost Data, visual estimating including QTO and Pattern Search, Document/Project/Program Management. The building community needs mechanisms (e.g.,

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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

What is your budget? If your client’s maintenance crew can only realistically access the roof a few times a year, they may want to choose lower maintenance plants whereas if they have a landscaping crew, they could opt for more visually appealing options that serve as an extension of their landscape. Architects. Contractor.

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The Reasons BIM is Going Nowhere Fast

Building Information Management

budgets, insurance and tax incentives) to help finance sustainable life-cycle performance for buildings and related infrastructure. Exclusive 400,000+ line item enhancement of RSMeans Cost Data, visual estimating including QTO and Pattern Search, Document/Project/Program Management. The building community needs mechanisms (e.g.,

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Construction Risk Management: How to Reduce Top Construction Risks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Although exceeding budget on projects has become an industry-wide norm, finance issues are primarily a result of bad planning and coordination. We all know how megaprojects can easily go millions and even billions over budget. Undeniably, poor scheduling can have a devastating impact on a budget.

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Construction Resource Management: Tips and Tools for Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Research by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk revealed that 80% of contractors are having difficulties finding qualified workers. Construction resource management is the practice of planning and managing the use of construction resources, to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget. .

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5 Ways Leading Contractors Keep Their Clients Happy

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Not only must they meet the bottom-line objectives of on-time and on-budget projects, but contractors must engage clients beyond those aspects to ensure happiness and build solid relationships. Consistently Provide On-Time, On-Budget Projects. Keep it Simple (and Visual). Create a Truly Collaborative Environment.