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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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Over 275 Partners Now Integrate with Autodesk Construction Applications 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Now, project managers can visualize 3D models generated in Metaroom directly into Autodesk Build Insights or BIM 360 Project Home dashboards. Billy streamlines the collection and verification of compliance documents, such as Certificates of Insurance, business licenses, and certified payroll.

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Why It’s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology Report , which covers topics such as software adoption and IT investment, reveals some interesting—and perhaps a little troubling—insights about BIM. While 27 percent of companies reported having a BIM/VDC department, 28 percent said they don’t bid on BIM projects. in 2016 to 10.4

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How to Connect Your Entire Project Team

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction organizations are relying on modern software for accounting, field management, project management, bid management, design and more. The not-so-good news is that many organizations adopt software at the project or regional level, so it often doesn’t connect the entire business. We’ve come up with a solution for that.

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BIM is NOT 3D Visualization – 4D, 5D ….

Building Information Management

Too much focus on 3D visualization, too much “reinventing the wheel” trying to fit a square peg in a round hole, and virtually NO EMPHASIS upon the requirements for life-cycle management… associated competencies, domains, technologies, ongoing collaboration, integration, and continuous improvement.

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Construction Management and Quickbooks

Carol Hagen

Whether you are a residential or commercial general contractor, Quickbooks is the most popular accounting software serving the construction industry in the United States. What really separates this solution with others (I’m disclosing that I do sell this software) is the depth of integration and the capabilities.

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What Is a Change Order?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Change orders usually include information such as the description of the requested change, an itemized documentation of additional subcontractor costs, a summary of the cost of the proposed change, and a statement that states if the project completion date will change based on the change order. Better Designs and Visualization.