Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 28, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Nomitech just launches the updated version of its Cost Estimating solution, CostOS 4.3. With this new version the estimating professionals will be able to price any phase of an estimate (from cost plan or viability to final bid) on a solitary platform, with implanted BIM. at 5:22 PM.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 13, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. BIM authorizing estimating software can enhance the estimating process to a great extent. Building Information Modeling (BIM) generates a complete digital model of the building that can produce exact bill of material and cost estimate along with coordinated drawings and details.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 16, 2015

Geotechnical software GEO5 : There are many programmes that solve geotechnical problems. 3D Nature’s World Construction Set : It is photorealistic 3D terrain visualization for cartography to architecture, golf and forestry. 3D Structural Modeling Software – 3D+: It is autoCAD based pareametic modeling and analysis.

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Pro Builder

JULY 14, 2021

In a 3D environment, flat plans are brought to life, making it possible to visualize and understand precisely how a home’s design will come together. Tips for Using 3D Digital Models to Visualize and Sell Homes. It’s an accurate representation of the materials used to build a home, which takes the guesswork out of estimating.” .

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 7, 2018

HanGil IT develops AStrutTie 2017, a software that can be used for strut-tie model analysis and design for concrete members having disturbed stress region(s). This software facilitates the construction professionals to design corbel (bracket), abutment/pier footing, bridge pier coping (pier cap), frame corner, anchorage zone, deep beam, etc.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 15, 2013

Hard to believe…perhaps to some… but many /most of us in the Architecture, Construction, Owners, Operations sector still don’t know how to define BIM. If you can’t see the whole picture… you can’t appreciate BIM. QTO, and an exclusively enhanced 400,000 line itme RSMeans Cost database.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Cloud computing will drive significantly enhanced productivity within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Facility Management Sectors by enabling the consistent deployment of integrated project delivery methods. Cloud computing is a more than catalyst for change, it is a DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY. BIG DATA.

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Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Chitect Architect Software, a renowned developer and publisher of 3D Architectural home design software for builders, architects and designers, recently launched Architectural Home Designer 9.0. The software is priced for PRICE:$165.00 You can customize your own design with it.

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Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

Current the most common being use of proprietary 3D visualization software for the purpose of supporting the design and construction phases of the facility life-cycle. Standardized taxonomies and data architectures, and. BIM can be applied at various levels. levels and/or storage levels vs. time.

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Building Information Management

MAY 15, 2012

While the industry is currently fixated upon 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, Bentely… they only represent components of a BIM solution. Here’s a list of BIM Construction Cost Estimating Requirements: 1. First and foremost BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 12, 2014

4Clicks Solutions, LLC is currently beta testing Ceasel, a next generation cloud computing application to enable collaborative construction cost estimating and associated efficient project delivery. This results in few change orders, faster project timelines, and virtual elimination of legal disputes.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Cloud computing will drive significantly enhanced productivity within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Facility Management Sectors by enabling the consistent deployment of integrated project delivery methods. Cloud computing is a more than catalyst for change, it is a DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY. BIG DATA.

Architecture 40

Architecture Engineering Products Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2012

Powerful cost estimating software, integrated with visual estimating, contract management, project management, and document management is the new standard. Make the move to newer, more productive cost estimating and project management systems. Estimating with Microsoft Excel”, Brigham Young University.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2014

Collaboration and integrated, efficient project delivery methods are needed to achieve productivity gains within the architecture, engineering, construction, owner and operator (A/E/C/O/O) industry. At the same time a robust ONTOLOGY and consensus-based standards demand immediate focus. RSMeans Strategic Partner.

Architecture 40

Architecture Life Cycle Engineering Industrial 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Cloud-computing will have a much more significant impact upon how the built environment is managed than 3D visualization. Traditional data processing systems and application specific software solutions were confined by the high cost of memory and storage. Information drives cost savings and higher efficiency.

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BIM Life Cycle Architecture Modeling 66

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Architecture Concept Drawing. An architecture concept drawing is a technical drawing of a building (or building project) that falls within the definition of architecture. Normally the largest paper size used in modern architectural practice is ISO A0 (841 mm × 1,189 mm or 33.1 Computer Aided Design. What Is a Sketch?

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Building Information Management

MAY 23, 2012

Professional construction cost estimators are critical to any collaborative, transparent, and productive BIM solution. Experienced cost estimators who appropriately leverage technology and embrace collaboration will excel.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2016

The cost database and associated projects and estimates can only be cost effectively created, stored, maintained, and used within a common data environment and JOC-specific technology. Associated JOC software technology embedding LEAN collaborative best management practices, is important in managing information and processes.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

A detailed, full transparent line item construction cost estimate is critical for improving collaboration and reducing change orders. . At detailed line item level, an example being the CSI Masterformat data architecture. An Example… CDE and LEAN JOC Construction Delivery. Unit Price Books – Pros and Cons. The Designer”.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

StructionSite is a cloud-based reality capture software that allows you to capture, organize, archive, access, and share standard and 360° photos and videos on digital floor plans, all from your mobile device or desktop. Now actual hours and quantities can be compared to original estimates. StructionSite .

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Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2014

One thing is clear, the construction sector (architecture, engineering, contractors, owners, operators, users, suppliers) has been lagging virtually all other business sectors for decades with respect to productivity improvement. Also, stop with the focus upon BIM from a 3D visualization perspective!

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Building Information Management

APRIL 22, 2015

Traditional proprietary software applications are dead or dying. Virtually every software application you will use in the near future will be some form of “plug-in” to your public, private, or hybrid cloud. If you don’t know what “Hyper-Converged Infrastructure” is, you will.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2013

Unfortunately the AECO sector (Architecture, Engineering Construction, Operations) sector is currently “silo” and “first cost” centric, not to mention relatively technophobic. Major culture change across all stakeholders must take place before BIM can be understood, let alone practiced, on a widespread basis.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2012

3D visualization software products currently promoted as BIM (Building Information Modeling) are not solutions for this task. Organizations that can best harness “Big data” in within the AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner) will hold a distinct competitive advantage.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 1, 2012

I am “mad as hell” at how 3D visualization vendors have marketed BIM. Sure 3D visualization is a great tool, and a valuable component of BIM… but in itself, 3D visualization is NOT BIM. BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology.

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Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

In-depth technical insight, tools, software, techniques , and knowledge are required to deliver today’s complex and quality building projects. Contractors and subcontractors give project owners their cost estimates for the project to be completed. Are cost estimates and project budget reviewed and managed accordingly?

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Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Waste is rampant in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Building Owner and Operations Sector (AECOO). That said, we are not acting as stakeholders of our built infrastructure. Change is required the help assure economic and environmental survival.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

That said, BIM has been preoccupied with 3D visualization to the extent that many/most feel that Revit, Archicad, et al are all that’s needed to implement BIM. Despite the above there remains surprisingly little collaboration within the AECOO sector(s) (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner).

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Building Information Management

JANUARY 27, 2014

Note: Reposted/adapted from Boiled Architecture. Collaboration and consensus processes are not the “wave of the future”, but requirement for survival within our changing Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Owner sector(so). KPI: Architectural RFI’s per project. You are what you measure.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 6, 2013

While the specification system has detailed guidance and links to standards, regulations and suggested values, geometric BIM software has great visualization analysis and instance scheduling functionality. All BIM objects have properties, and most also have geometries (although some do not, for example a paint finish).

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Without an industry standard, users have been unable to cross reference data between organizations, agencies, industry, disciplines, and software solutions, creating inaccuracies and inefficiencies that have a major impact on effective maintenance, operations, and management of assets and facilities. Results to Date. BIG DATA = BIM.

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Building Radar

JULY 15, 2020

For example, for automated construction planning, an automated comparison of similar projects can lead to software-generated recommendations for decisions in the current construction process. The advantages: Reduced costs and waste, faster construction speed, reduced accidents, construction of complex architectural shapes and much more.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 30, 2013

The software vendor’s competition for BIM dominance began in 1997, after the launch of Autodesk’s Revit Architecture software (Hasan & Yolles 2009). For example, the use of the BIM model to produce cost and time estimates has been identified as a paradigm shift (Gier 2008).

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Visualization/QTO – 2d/3d visualization, pattern search, Procurement/Project Management – IPD, JOC, Cost Estimating, Scheduling. CAFM – Computer-aided Facility Management. BAS – Building Automation Systems. GIS – Geographical Information Systems.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

Oscia Wilson, AIA, MBA is the founder of Boiled Architecture. She founded Boiled Architecture to practice forms of Integrated and highly collaborative project delivery. Lisa can be reached at 415-995-5188 or by email at ldalgallo@hansonbridgett.com. She serves on the AIA California Council’s committee on IPD. JOC Process.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Interoperability is a common “buzzword” used whenever you here a discussion about improving productivity with the AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, Operations) industry sector. Even today, many view BIM as 3D visualization, vs. life-cycle building management supported by technology!

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Or why I left the architecture profession. Architecture, I thought, was too permanent for that. You might believe they are a soulless commercial entity with no architectural merit at all, but do you know what they are good at? No wonder architecture has become a niche vocation. What Starbucks Gets that Architects Don’t.

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