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Requirements for 3D Models Increasing in Road and Bridge Bid Documents

ENR Construction

Transportation agencies, including the Federal Highway Administration and several state DOTs, are pushing forward with making Building Information Modeling a bid deliverable and binding reference document for projects.

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10 Essential Types of Construction Documents

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. Having access to these construction documents puts information into the hands of the right people at the right time, so decisions can be made quickly and action can be taken to finish projects on time and within scope. .

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Winning More Construction Bids: A Complete Guide

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. What is the Construction Bidding Process?

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How to Do a Takeoff in Construction: A Step-by-Step Guide   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

With rising material costs and razor-thin margins, construction professionals must ensure that project costs and materials are precisely estimated so they can make accurate projections and optimize their bids. . The first step in the construction takeoff process is to get your hands on the project plans and documents.

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Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps

Pro Builder

The Punch List app purports to generate simple PDF files including progress photos, notes, and other site audit documents and email them to clients, homeowners, inspectors, and partners. It documents walk-throughs and closeouts, ensuring important items are reported and quickly addressed. . Bid and trade management.

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16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract

Job Order Contracting

16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract is just an introduction to anyone interested in JOC. The Owner simply references their existing Technical Specifications. 16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract is just an introduction to anyone interested in JOC.

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An Introduction to the Different Types of Construction Drawings

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The term “construction drawings” refers to the collection of final preconstruction drawings that represent the building as a whole. The winning contractor is bound by all of the contract documentation, including the construction drawings. What Are Construction Drawings?