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Selling All-Electric Homes

Pro Builder

Selling All-Electric Homes. New homes that are 100% powered by electricity have several benefits. He used to install gas furnaces, but recently switched to electrically-powered geothermal heat pumps. At least in this case, electricity was the cheaper fuel," he says. kcichowicz. Wed, 11/11/2020 - 14:03. Xcel Energy.

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The True Value of 3D Modeling for Home Builders

Pro Builder

The True Value of 3D Modeling for Home Builders. More than a marketing tool, 3D modeling can save time and money by providing greater accuracy. For an increasing number of them, this transition entails moving from two-dimensional (2D) drawings to three-dimensional (3D) digital modeling. The Path to 3D Modeling.

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

Collaborate with clients, construction managers, and other professionals to bring architectural visions to life. Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Electricians Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in buildings and construction sites.

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Traditional Native American Architectural Values

Natural Building

Imagine a community where every home maintains a comfortable temperature without the use of electricity, built with local materials and aligned to maximize passive solar. Research shows that architecture that reflects local traditions and heritage provides social and cultural benefits. image from Britanica.com.

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Can a VR-enabled AEC Firm transform building projects?

BD+C

Trusting that architecture and engineering have fulfilled the project goals and knowing the design team has realized your idea is a thrilling moment. This innovation in technology has greatly impacted the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, & Construction) industries. The space, volume, and structure. In reality, work has yet to begin.

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More about design drawings and model planning

Construction Cost Estimating

Planning are generally made for different technical purposes like architecture, engineering or construction etc. and those capture all the geometric features of a site, building, product or component in an accurate and clear way so that it can display a clear information to the builder or manufacturer to help in design. and many more.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Mostafa Saber, BIM & Design Manager at Diamond Developers

Autodesk Construction Cloud

By 2007, I was introduced to BIM and started to prefer 3D modelling over 2D. Within five years, I exclusively used Autodesk’s Revit to deliver all my architectural designs. Working on the more scientific aspects in design along with focusing on architecture is one of the best parts of the job. It's like living on a resort.

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