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How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business

Construction Business Owner

How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business. One technology in particular—building information modeling (BIM)—is leading the way. BIM is an intelligent, 3D model-based process that helps general contractors become more accurate and efficient. Why BIM Is the Key to Staying Competitive With Owners.

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Why It’s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Despite its benefits, however, BIM adoption isn’t as widespread in construction as some might think, according to recent industry findings. While 27 percent of companies reported having a BIM/VDC department, 28 percent said they don’t bid on BIM projects.

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A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

Automated Estimate Comparison. Bid Management. BIM Model Integration, Information Viewing/Access. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Contractor Proposal/Bid Management. Estimating – Rapidly Search, Access, Select Unit Price Book Line Items, Build Estimates, Copy/Paste Estimates.

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The Rise of the Modern Estimator

Autodesk Construction Cloud

What we in America call Estimators, and what the rest of the world calls Surveyors, have been around for thousands of years. Today, estimators are the unsung heroes of a project team. That doesn’t mean they didn’t exist before then, because even God needed an estimate. Watch our Estimating Master Class.

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Autodesk Fully Releases Takeoff for 2D and 3D Estimating

Construction Junkie

Those products ( Build , Takeoff, and BIM Collaborate) are now fully available on a global scale, with Takeoff being the most recent release. Straight from 2D or 3D models, Takeoff users can point and click on an object to count or click and drag to collect linear or square footage.

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ConWize now integrates with Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction Enquirer

ConWize, the cloud-based platform that simplifies the bidding and cost estimation process, has launched a new BIM takeoff module which enables seamless integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud. ” The technology enables customers to import their BOQ from the model directly into ConWize software.

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Construction Estimating: 4 Winning Tips to Improve 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In an era of rising costs and new technology, here’s how to bring more accuracy to construction estimating. . When it comes time to kick off a new construction job, an accurate estimate is the first step toward project success. What is a Construction Estimate? Usually, an accurate estimate is set before you place a bid.