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Does a BIM Requirement Stop You From Bidding?

Carol Hagen

Just because you have hired a BIM staffer shouldn’t mean you go out only bidding projects with BIM requirements. Business must always play to their strengths so the bulk of you projects should still be bid in the areas where you hold the most expertise. Don’t let BIM stop you from bidding.

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‘Bidding below cost in the AEC…

DebunkTheBIM

So convinced he was with intimidating the rest of the industry by his refusal to bid below cost, a flustered female college disappearing from the first row would have hardly even registered with him. If, instead bidding below cost becomes the ‘norm’? But, really: What if it does not turn? It’s cheaper.

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Prevention through design – a tip to make things easier

FDR Safety

One thing all engineers know is this: If you miss something in the bid specification and place an order for a machine or process, you will pay big time to get the added features. While in the competitive bid stage, many of those items might have been no cost.

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Construction Management and Quickbooks

Carol Hagen

They were the first to embrace the API’s available with Intuit and have managed to address everything but BIM and CAD needs for the small to mid-sized construction company. Estimating, Bid Requests, Preconstruction, Purchasing, Safety, Submittals, Correspondence, Progress Billings, etc. It’s all done for you.

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iPhone and iPad Applications Best Suited for Construction Professionals

Construction Cost Estimating

Mentioned below is a list of some of the popular IPhone/IPod and IPad apps that are highly recommended for quick access: SmartBidNet : SmartBidNet consists of bid management systems that allow creating as well as tracking bid process with subcontractors and companies.

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A position is vacant for Senior Engineer in Houston, Texas

Construction Cost Estimating

Accomplishes work by applying Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) and proper 2-D and 3-D computer aided design and computer aided engineering ( CAD and CAE) tools. Plans, coordinates or produces equipment or work specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations for equipment.

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Advantages of Using Construction Estimating Software

Construction Cost Estimating

There are various factors that must be considered while compiling bid for a construction project. Missing details or underestimating costs of a job can lead to losing a bid entirely. Construction Estimating Software should be able to develop and monitor outgoing bids efficiently and precisely.