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Autodesk Build Brings Multi-Currency to Cost Management 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It’s not uncommon in the construction industry for teams to work with subcontractors or materials suppliers from different countries. With the possibility of materials pricing rising, especially in today’s market, this presents risk due to currency exchange rate fluctuations. . See Multi-Currency in action! .

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Is Two D from Two D still cheaper than Two D from Three D?

DebunkTheBIM

Should documentation that is based on a coordinated 3D digital model be charged at a higher price than straight CAD-ed one is? For example, an international consultancy I’ve been working with for a while now (7000+ people employed worldwide) likes to claim to be at the forefront of BIM application within its core services.

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BIM is dead, please do not resuscitate!

DebunkTheBIM

CAD drawings never become universally accepted contractual documents and the risk/liability issues of that ‘language’ are significantly less difficult than what making models ‘real’ would be. Maybe I should not be worried about the future of new generations, they’ll figure out how to claim their piece of the industry. Don’t worry.

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Today’s Global BIM is in worse shape than the one we started off 20 years ago (Note to myself: Brace for hate-mail)

DebunkTheBIM

So, those that claim BIM to be in a pretty good shape and maturing according to preset programs across the board, are likely to have some vested interest in making it look better than it really is. CAD managers taunted us for file sizes and line types and fonts and RAM. I did, anyway.

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BIM IP

Building Information Management

In a sense, because BIM contains more information that is structured more efficiently than traditional product like CAD files, spreadsheets and drawings. Some have concerns that if they provide their work in an editable format (whether BIM or CAD) some-one will make changes to their work without their knowledge and/or permission.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous ingredients and proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Cleaning Materials. Tool Group A. Lubricants.

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2021 Pro Builder Top 100 Products

Pro Builder

From windows to water generators, these 100 products and building materials piqued reader interest for a range of reasons. sustainable materials. . Wellborn offers six product lines, including custom options, with five different door styles, eight materials to choose from, and six door construction options. .