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PDF Editing, Sharepoint and ECM for the AEC Industry

Carol Hagen

PDF editing streamlines and helps clearly conveys changes, clarifications and improvements. Everyday PDFs are instrumental in the construction conversation to show mark ups on Microsoft Office documents, interactively draw on tablet PCs and then share these PDFs on Servers. Create PDFs from any CAD or Windows file.”

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#117:  Building Information Modeling

NH Construction Law

This is not your father’s CAD system. Whether a BIM model is considered a Contract Document required to be followed is a matter for agreement among the project participants.

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Latest software for estimating & designing architectural projects

Construction Cost Estimating

At the time of design phase, accurate estimation can help architect to cut costs, remove RFIs, potential change orders and other supplementary costs that may arise throughout the actual building stage. It comes up with powerful CAD tools and many extra features for advanced users. IMSI TurboFLOORPLAN Home & Landscape Pro.

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Top ten software for estimating and bidding

Construction Cost Estimating

Download CostX CostX can instantly capture exact measurements from scanned, PDF and CAD drawings together with formation of automatic BIM quantities from 3D/BIM models. The application supports digitizer integration, file integration (CAD, PDF, etc), and 2D takeoff. Users can also evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes.

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DebunkTheBIM: ?Explain yourself!?

DebunkTheBIM

“The first step of the plan was to demonstrate the value of BIM with an apples-to-apples project analysis, comparing a just-finished renovation using CAD with a second one using BIM.” Kowalske says paying the architect/engineer to develop the BIM documents typically results in savings for the owner.” Your thoughts?

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