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3 Must-Have Features You Need in Your Estimating Software 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

And done inaccurately, you risk losing the bid, or worse, profits. . Thankfully cloud-based software solutions enable teams to create more competitive bids with accurate estimates faster. He also shares some of the most effective secrets to help your team win more bids. Ease of use . Robust and reliable database .

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Construction Software Companies – 2017

Lets Build

Much like any other industry, the construction industry is also benefitting massively from a wide variety of software tools and apps. With our previous blog post, the Best Construction Software Companies of 2017 , we tried to compile a list of the most valuable construction software tools and break it up categories.

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How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business

Construction Business Owner

Showing up with a 3D model when owners are in the process of bidding out work is a game-changer, particularly when the competition does not. Using a 3D model to visualize what’s happening on the project provides the most value, as it’s much easier to digest for non-specialists. Winning More Business Is Just One Benefit of BIM Software.

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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. CTC Software provides building information modeling (BIM) technologies and software services. Penguen’s Crane is a field operation management system for construction teams.

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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. . These will enable you to visualize the project to figure out what materials to use and their respective quantities. .

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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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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.