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. The topic has become increasingly relevant as the software driving the standard is evolving quickly. (Or BIM is fully useful now.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM).

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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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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Most companies implement modern software, AI, AR/VR algorithms, and other technologies to free performers from a range of challenges and stay competitive in the ever-changing niche. Among the most efficient construction technologies are building estimation software , cloud-based systems, building information modeling, and more.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software. 4BT-CE Building in Cloud – Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software – Independent, Objective, Best Value. Detailed Line Item Construction Cost Estimating . Building Information Modeling – BIM. Capabilities. Project Management.

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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. ” The technology enables customers to import their BOQ from the model directly into ConWize software.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Software for Home Builders: Why It Isn’t Working. Software systems offer home builders real operational advantages, but several stumbling blocks continue to undermine success. The new software is clearly able to perform basic accounting functions, but the vendor says it goes way beyond that—or at least promises to.

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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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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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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Back in the days when an estimation (be it cost estimation or the estimation of materials) had to be done, the estimators had to start with digitalizing the architectural or engineering drawings into an estimation package or the worst, to do manual takeoffs from the design drawings. Today's Guest Article Is From K.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

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. . While each project is unique, estimators often rely on years of knowledge of what materials are required to complete the project.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Susan Clarke, Building Operations Strategy, Autodesk Fred Kraus, VP Product, Eptura AEC data in operations: a missed opportunity Did you know, firms can reduce maintenance work order processing time by 9% by following a BIM approach ? As a result, many building owners manually enter information in their CMMS even after receiving a BIM.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

BIM based computerized quantity take-off and cost-estimating solution has flourished in the last 4-5 years. Quantity take off procedure can be enhanced with BIM as estimate of the quantities are derived from BIM models and the model contains the information on all the objects in the building in addition to their dimensions.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

BIM based computerized quantity take-off and cost-estimating solution has flourished in the last 4-5 years. Quantity take off procedure can be enhanced with BIM as estimate of the quantities are derived from BIM models and the model contains the information on all the objects in the building in addition to their dimensions.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 7, 2023

With multiple project stakeholders working on different disciplines, ensuring all parties are using the same tools and software became problematic. Using Autodesk Construction Cloud’s BIM Collaborate, the team implemented one central space for clash detection, issues management and project communication.

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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. Print to PDF gets the document out of that technical construction software package (AutoCAD, Revit, etc) and serves it up for every construction team member, without needing the same software.

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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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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

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Some exclusive software for construction cost estimating. D4COST is a professional preliminary cost estimating system useful for preliminary, conceptual design development square foot cost estimates as well as cost feasibility, valuation study, or budget. Estimate Master.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 29, 2018

EdiLus-RC is an exclusive software for making perfect concrete design that deals with structural calculations toward new and subsisting buildings in reinforced concrete by means of the most simple and effective SMART BIM object input. The first structural calculations BIM software for reinforced concrete buildings.

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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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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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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 1, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Vico Software presents Vico Office R3. Vico Software launches Vico Office R3 that generates a Construction-Oriented 5D BIM Environment for owners and contractors. Labels: 4D scheduling , construction budgeting , construction estimating. Estimating Sheets Sample. at 7:05 PM.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 31, 2016

Trimble recently launched three new versions of its building information modeling (BIM) and analysis & design software like Tekla Structures 2016 , Tekla Structural Designer 2016 and Tekla Tedds 2016 for engineering and construction professionals. The software supports 17 languages together with Korean language.

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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 software is compatible with the leading 3d design packages like Revit®, Archicad®, Microstation®, Tekla® and Google Sketchup® as well as all standard 2D drawings.

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Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 14, 2016

ACCA Software SpA has developed Edificius, the leading professional software specially designed for architecture, engineering and construction. Every step of the BIM modelling phase is similar to an automatic and dynamic deviation of the pertaining construction documents adopting from the project.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 15, 2023

The ACC mobile app houses all project information across many of Autodesk Construction Cloud suite of products, including: Autodesk Build Autodesk Docs Autodesk BIM Collaborate Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro PlanGrid This tightly integrated mobile solution lets you view your most up-to-date BIM models and 2D sheets for projects.

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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2019

Just listen to how two developers describe their recently released software products: “It’s almost like a file cabinet in the cloud,” says George Pontikes, CEO of Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, about Assemble Systems, whose platform helps users manage bids, estimate costs, and plan and run projects and BIM across a project’s network of people (..)

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 2, 2016

Advance Steel is a powerful BIM based software that offers streamlined solution to 3D steel detailing. Advance Steel detailing software is developed on the basis of the popular AutoCAD platform. Revit interoperability Apply a BIM process from design to fabrication.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 28, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. with implanted BIM measure and parametric assemblies. Nomitech just launches the updated version of its Cost Estimating solution, CostOS 4.3. The estimator can apply the local/server cost database, the online commercial databases (i.e. Estimating Sheets Sample. Estimating Vidoe.

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Building Information Management

MAY 16, 2013

Building Information Modeling, BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. As such, the core requirements of BIM include collaboration, standardized information, multiple domain competencies, and several supporting interoperable technologies. Why is BIM of to a slow start?

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 30, 2013

The study centered upon the development of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the UK construction industry and its pontential affect on the role of the client’s construction manager (CM). BIM in the UK was not as advanced as claimed in the literature. However, the theories behind the culture of BIM can be dated to 1975, when C.M

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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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Building Information Management

APRIL 27, 2012

A National BIM Library for the UK was introduced at Ecobuild 2012. Accessible online, the BIM Library is intended to all Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Designers, Owners, Business Producte Manufactures – BPMs, locate and download generic and proprietary BIM objects. RSMeans Strategic Partner.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 28, 2013

BIM requires some form of Integrated Project Delivery… Period. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIG DATA = BIM. Why you say?

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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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