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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

In this article, we’ll discuss five of the best construction design software on the market, including their features, costs, ease of use, and more. Construction professionals worldwide have used AutoCAD construction design software since the ‘80s for 2D and 3D drafting. Free eBook: 6 keys to staying competitive.

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Revit Beginners: The Revit Experiment II

Revit Beginners

Using Revits 2D Drafting tools: Because beginners are not completely familiar with all of Revits tools and because they are often faced with a deadline, beginners will likely rely on detail lines and filled regions to piece together plans, sections, and elevations for their first few projects. The Revit 3D model is just a place to start.

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Revit Beginners: The Data Manager

Revit Beginners

In an Architectural Record article " Getting on Board with Building Information Modeling " Larry Flynn describes a Data Manager as someone "responsible for coordinating the various computer files and models that are integrated into a BIM." In our office Data Managers are starting to inspect models for proper construction.

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don't think: Do Revit: QUACK!

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The first thing is I dont think the next big innovation will really be in what we might call the traditional "CAD (Computer Aided Design)" space. Secondly, I recently read a really interesting article by Clive Thompson in the most recent issue of Wired (which by the way subscribers now have free access on Ipad! What am I interested in?

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Overview of Revit Systems

CAD Shack

Revit Systems debuted early this year giving MEP engineers a third choice of CAD technology to use; it may have also caused a bit of confusion on what software is really the best for any given firm. This article should help clarify the choices and provide a solid overview of Revit Systems. What are the Choices? See figure 7.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Verify ground system is in compliance with ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, Article 250 3. This equipment is typically found in computer rooms, but may also be found in special purpose rooms such as CAD rooms or laboratories. Draft regulators require slightly negative pressure in the combustion chamber at maximum input.