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Construction Scheduling Techniques

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction cost estimator should create project scheduling to assign dates to project activities and to match the resources of materials, equipment and labour for organized project procedure. Proper scheduling eliminates problems that can arise due to production limitation.

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BIM for Reinforced Concrete – From Design to Detailing in One Model

BIM & Beam

This is the third blog post in a series that discusses the advantages of working on concrete projects in a BIM process for structural engineers. Take, for example, a precast concrete wall. The engineer can use engineering schedules or place tags in 2D or 3D views that reference concrete elements and reinforcement patterns.

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Civil Engineering Software | List of Civil Engineering Software | List of Engineering Software

CivilJungle

Primavera is a construction Planning and Scheduling software. #1e. SAFE is a tool for designing concrete floor and foundation systems. #6b. This software can help in drafting & documenting, designing, visualizing & analyzing & so on. Software Required for Drafting or Drawing. Primavera P6. Microsoft Project (MS Project).

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iPhone and iPad Applications Best Suited for Construction Professionals

Construction Cost Estimating

FingerCAD : FingerCAD is a CAD application for technical drawing with fingers assisted by computer. Besides, this application includes concrete and excavation formulas that help in estimating the concrete and bricks required. It also calculates the cost of waste materials, concrete and rebar.

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Fundamentals of Residential Construction 4th Edition – An exclusive ebook by Alexander C. Schreyer

Construction Cost Estimating

This latest publication highlights the newest improvements in materials and methods, along with new coverage of sustainable building and energy efficiency, multifamily construction, prefabricated building components, and CAD/BIM planning tools in residential construction. It will facilitate to fabrication of R/F with structure.

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Some Best Construction Apps In Recent Times

Construction Cost Estimating

SmartBidNet will come up with available information to build bid projects easily and complete it in scheduled time. The app facilitates the users to create designs with CAD at the jobsite or at your preferred location. The app can also preserve total record concerning the quantity of concrete is placed, how many is on the transit.

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Foundation3D – A powerful construction tool for footing analysis and design

Construction Cost Estimating

By creating foundation design automatically, Foundation3D can constantly fulfill or outdo your project schedule requirements. MAIN FEATURES: • International Design Codes: Compatible with various international concrete design codes to finish the global projects successfully.

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