Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 23, 2022

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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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 8, 2016

While building information modeling (BIM) applications are not new, they are now moving beyond 3-D modeling all the way to 5-D modeling, often called model-based estimating.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 5, 2018

BIM World Munich took place last week (26-27 November), and GenieBelt was very proud to be an active part of it. The event was held in ICM Munich and attracted a lot of attention from the BIM community. More specifically, it is estimated that more than 4000 people attended BIM World Munich. Elsa Triboul and.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 5, 2020

Building information modeling (BIM) has made design, construction, and project management easier and more convenient to manage, Geospatial World reports. By using BIM, construction engineers are now finding it easier to schedule their work, manage material, estimate the expenditure, and look after…

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2018

Job Order Contract Cost Estimating. Cost Estimation for JOC done right! Confidently create detailed line item construction cost estimates. Link estimates with schedules, other documents, issues, tasks, and more! 4BT Cost Estimating. 4BT Cost Estimating. BIM management. Project management.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2022

Building information modeling (BIM) is set to change all that, its revolutionary goal since the 1970s when it was first proposed. In the last 30 years since the construction industry has widely agreed upon this approach, BIM has gone from a novel concept to a project essential. . BIM in the Big Room . BIM in Real Life .

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Manage buildings, teams, projects, documents, drawings, estimates… anywhere, anytime. to BIM files. The post FM & Cost Estimating Tools in the Cloud & Free – 2018 National Commercial Construction Cost Database appeared first on 4BT. Construction Cost Database … both FREE! Learn more… Sign up.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

AUGUST 24, 2009

I’ve been asked by one of my industry software provider friends to write a piece on the current state of Building Information Modeling (BIM), as it relates to estimating in the here and now. BIM is fully useful now. In the building sector, BIM is largely confined to the design-build arena. Why Design-Build?

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 24, 2021

Those products ( Build , Takeoff, and BIM Collaborate) are now fully available on a global scale, with Takeoff being the most recent release. Autodesk Takeoff allows estimators to easily collaborate to reduce errors, speed up their takeoff process, produce more compelling bids and ultimately win more work.”

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2023

In Central America, a BIM implementation team led by Oliver Contreras, Regional Construction Director for Central America and Ernesto Calzia, General Manager and Digital Transformation Co-ordinator for the Iberoamerican region, paved the way for pioneering the use of BIM.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

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

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

LEAN Construction Deliver is the primary challenge to BIM adoption. BIM for Facility Management. The Evolution of Construction Cost Estimating Technology. The post LEAN Construction Delivery, The Primary Challenge to BIM appeared first on 4BT. Maintenance and Repair of Federal Facilities.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 17, 2021

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.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2023

The 4BT Knowledge-based JOC Solution: Program Management Contract Management Proposal Management Estimate Management Work Order Management Workflow, Approvals, and Forms Management Full Document Management (now simply folders – full version control) Document, Forms, etc.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 13, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. BIM authorizing estimating software can enhance the estimating process to a great extent. Building Information Modeling (BIM) generates a complete digital model of the building that can produce exact bill of material and cost estimate along with coordinated drawings and details.

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Building Information Management

MAY 15, 2012

First and foremost BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. While the industry is currently fixated upon 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, Bentely… they only represent components of a BIM solution. Here’s a list of BIM Construction Cost Estimating Requirements: 1.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 7, 2023

Effective collaboration soon became insufficient, so Saint Gobain approached the Autodesk Construction Cloud team to explore solutions which would address their challenges and support BIM delivery. Using BIM Collaborate, we’ve been able to improve collaboration two-fold,” says Vladimir. “We Want to learn more about BIM Collaborate?

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 15, 2013

If you can’t see the whole picture… you can’t appreciate BIM. Hard to believe…perhaps to some… but many /most of us in the Architecture, Construction, Owners, Operations sector still don’t know how to define BIM. QTO, and an exclusively enhanced 400,000 line itme RSMeans Cost database.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Are Construction Cost Estimators an Obstacle to Efficient Project Delivery and BIM? Even today, most construction cost estimators continue to rely exclusively upon spreadsheets, despite well documented issues with the practice. Good dedicated cost estimating software programs are successful for a reason.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 10, 2021

has added new preconstruction, BIM and estimation features to its construction management platform, as well as a worldwide standards tool and a Lowe's discount for U.S. Procore, Inc.,

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2018

Manage estimates, budgets and forecasts. Accurately estimate and manage LEAN construction programs and associated renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. Clearly communicate work and project scope, deliver detailed line item estimates, and maintain operational efficiency and compliance. BIM management.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 5, 2013

CostX® is the most recognized BIM estimating solution to look at and takeoff from 3D/BIM models (including IFC). The users can customize their BIM estimating process by applying built-in templates and import model data as well as generate model maps easily.

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Building Information Management

MAY 23, 2012

Professional construction cost estimators are critical to any collaborative, transparent, and productive BIM solution. Experienced cost estimators who appropriately leverage technology and embrace collaboration will excel.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

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. This new BIM takeoff module is a significant step forward in achieving that goal.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Owners and design-builders define and work toward mutually beneficial outcomes.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

Design and BIM Prefabrication is all about building a structure's elements offsite and assembling them on location. This is where design and BIM training comes in. Teams well-versed in BIM and design platforms can take project specifications and transform them into detailed digital representations of future structures.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

Training and support are central to our philosophy of improving the capabilities of our clients and partners and help to assure knowledge growth and retention. Training and support are central to our philosophy of improving the capabilities of our clients and partners and help to assure knowledge growth and retention.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

The 4BT OpenBuild (TM) 4BT-PE enables a whole new way for real property portfolio owners and their service providers to interact on a full transparent and collaborative basis to achieve mutually beneficial best value outcomes.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Among the most efficient construction technologies are building estimation software , cloud-based systems, building information modeling, and more. One of the most essential software solutions is estimating and bidding tools. BIM & Wearables. Construction Software. Digital solutions improve modeling performance as well.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 13, 2013

It’s the integration of Cloud Computing, BIM, and Efficient Collaborative Construction Delivery Methods (IPD, JOC, PPP…) that will improve productivity in the AECO sector. Project Delivery Methods of the Future.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 7, 2016

Estimation Technology For Construction 2016 focuses on first national congress to reveal how estimation and preconstruction departments can leverage models, databases and data to enhance the accuracy and speed of cost estimation.

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Carol Hagen

JUNE 17, 2011

To help change that I’ll share some best practices and features that contractors, architects and estimators perhaps weren’t aware of. ” to to see how Bluebeam can make your team collaboration and productivity improve with large format drawings, Revit, AutoCAD, Bentley Systems BIM and more.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Best-in-class training and support – 4BT has the ability to market to, train, and support JOC contractors at all levels of Job Order Contracting capability ranging from those with limited line item and/or JOC estimating experience with unit price books, to builders with national JOC expertise.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

The 4BT OpenBuild (TM) 4BT-PE enables a whole new way for real property portfolio owners and their service providers to interact on a full transparent and collaborative basis to achieve mutually beneficial best value outcomes.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2013

BIM, Building Information Modeling, actually consists of three M’s… BIM3 if you will… Modeling, Models, and Management. Major culture change across all stakeholders must take place before BIM can be understood, let alone practiced, on a widespread basis. all in one application.

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