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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Level 0 : Level 0 entails basically no collaboration, and only 2D CAD drafting is used. Level 1 : Level 1 BIM is a combination of 3D CAD and 2D for drafting. The life-cycle assessment can help determine LEED credits and certification. Communication is done via paper and basic prints.

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Top ten software for estimating and bidding

Construction Cost Estimating

It focuses on the need of the contractor ranging from quantity take-off, pricing and planning a project, controlling at the site level, analytical calculations, critical path planning, dynamic forecasting, Project cash flow through to the final certificate. Users can also evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Education • MBA, Leadership Concentration, Liberty University • BA, Political Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University • Postbaccalaureate Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University. Akel Homes. Delray Beach, Fla. .

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Revit Beginners: Applications

Revit Beginners

IES & Green Building Studio – These softwares will take data from Revit in gbXML format and test for energy efficiency and LEED certification. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Marathon Drafting. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD Beyond. CAD vs BIM. BIM Videos.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Fire Life Safety (Fire Alarm) system testing shall be performed by a licensed and certified testing company as required to maintain the building UL certification. Special Instructions: Fire Alarm System needs UL certification every five years. Ensure the pressure vessel inspection certificate is posted at machine.