Learn Civil Engineering

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Introduction Why do some construction projects come in on time and under budget while others spiral out of control? The problem often lies in inefficiencies within the design and execution phases, leading to wasted materials, time, and financial resources.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The opening of a new technology training center at Folsom State Prison’s Women’s Facility in California this October marks a milestone in a three-year-old program that is the only authorized Autodesk-certified CAD training in a state prison.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

CNC plasma cutters are typically used in heavy industries like aerospace, automobiles, and construction. The CAD Model Designing Process. The CNC machining process starts with creating a 2D or 3D CAD design. Once the CAD design is completed, the designer exports it to a CNC-compatible file format such as IGES or STEP. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

21 New Integrations for Autodesk Construction Cloud Construction companies produce an immense amount of data every day; but are firms actually leveraging this goldmine of insights? Today, only 20% of construction firms identify as data leaders, with the remaining 80% reporting either beginner or emergent levels of data capabilities.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

The nation’s leading computer-aided design (CAD) standard has been updated. The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) released the newest edition of the United States National CAD Standard (NCS). read more.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

There is a veritable laundry list of new features included in the latest version of the national standard for computer-aided design (CAD) -- a standard intended to help architects, constructors, and operators coordinate efforts by classifying electronic design data consistently and making information retrieval easier.

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BD+C

APRIL 23, 2014

Imagine a robot, something like a combination Roomba vac and magic marker, that could translate complex construction drawings onto the ground, leaving an error-free map for building crews to follow. Body Image: read more. Architects Contractors Designers Engineers Building Technology'

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

The nation’s leading computer-aided design (CAD) standard has been updated. The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) released the newest edition of the United States National CAD Standard (NCS). read more.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 17, 2019

Few owners are able to query all the information generated on a project—from emails, documents, spreadsheets, CAD files and other apps—to find an answer to a question. Too many of today’s project management workflows, while automated, do not facilitate the use of all the data that is created on a project.

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BD+C

AUGUST 22, 2019

Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland have introduced a multimedia app that they say will reduce injuries and save lives on construction projects. To test the app, researchers chose 40 designers to review a set of CAD drawings.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 1, 2019

While supporters and employees of offshore blog XS CAD put up a massive and successful last-minute “get out the vote” campaign, in the end, Pole Barn Guru (Hansen Pole Buildings) managed a last-minute Friday afternoon blitz to retake the popular vote leadership for the 2019 Best Construction Blog competition.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 29, 2019

My polling software (wufoo.com) is set to generate an email notification every time someone casts a ballot for the Best Construction Blog competition. The explanation: Someone in the XS CAD offices presumably in India sent out […]. Sometime after 1:00 a.m.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The reputation of modular construction changed dramatically during the pandemic. But during the pandemic, when traditional construction methods were out of reach, modular construction proved indispensable for meeting the urgent needs to produce healthcare facilities and affordable housing.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 16, 2022

AR has also been making waves in the construction industry. Taking advantage of augmented reality in construction requires a solid understanding of the technology’s capabilities and use cases. Below, you’ll learn about the role of AR in construction today and in the future. How is augmented reality used in construction?

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Sheathing Design with the Panel Design Specification (Form D510) The Panel Design Specification offers recommended design capacities and design methods for wood structural panels when used in building construction and related structures. CAD details include wall assemblies, beam connections and FTAO details.

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DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 18, 2012

I am a manager of construction information, tools and people. I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Wednesday, January 18, 2012. The Abu Dhabi Municipality is asking for CAD files.A

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 3, 2019

We’re a bit more than half way through the popular voting for the 2019 Best Construction Blog competition and, as you can see below, Pole Barn Guru (Hansen Pole Buildings) has a hefty lead, followed by XS Cad. Together, these two blogs have so far gathered almost two-thirds (63 per cent) of the popular vote, […].

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

So what about the construction industry? Here is another example of how QR codes worked for CAD-Sourcing: “Our code incorporates our company’s logo and colors. The code will link to a message from one of our company founders on how companies can use CAD drafting outsourcing for their architectural projects.”

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Working in construction can be incredibly rewarding. That said, it can also be a stressful industry to work in and some construction professionals may struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance and prioritize their mental health. In fact, over 80% of construction professionals have experienced stress at work.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 2, 2018

The popular vote stage of the 2018 Best Construction Blog competition has concluded with contractor Korte Co. leading website/blog Construction Junkie by just three votes, 85 to 82. Third place went to India and UK-based XS CAD, a pre-construction design support service.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Many construction companies struggle with data—but not because they don’t have enough of it. The good news is that together Autodesk and Amazon are taking a big step in making data and insights more accessible for construction professionals. Unfortunately, much of that information (95%, according to this FMI study ) goes unused.

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 20, 2011

Having a CAD manager does not ensure you are safe, neither is an IT department. No CAD manual, book of procedures or list of policies will protect you. Specifically: how your building data is managed, no matter if drawing, flat-model or 3D model based. You may not see this, take my word for it!

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Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Whether you are a residential or commercial general contractor, Quickbooks is the most popular accounting software serving the construction industry in the United States. There’s even handy charts to visually see your construction project’s financial health.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. The leading new construction exhibition will focus exclusively on New York and New York State. CAD / 3D Visualiser.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2016

If a disaster strikes, the damage to your construction business can be difficult, if not impossible, to overcome. Would your contracts, engineering plans, CAD files and site maps be recoverable? An insufficient disaster recovery plan is much like having cracks in the foundation of a building.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 25, 2018

The new method assembles intricate designs and makes a longer-lasting product, researchers say.

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Construction Junkie

JULY 8, 2020

Construction Junkie's 6th Annual Best Construction Podcast Competition has officially come to an end and the results have been tallied. Construction Junkie's 2020 Best Construction Podcast Competition Results. Check out our full review of the Construction Brothers Podcast by clicking or tapping here. #3:

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Carol Hagen

OCTOBER 18, 2012

What if all construction industry thought leaders were on LinkedIn? While many are business leaders, news writers and public figures, few are focused on the construction industry. Here’s how: Follow construction leaders you find on LinkedIn. Brent Darnell – Construction Communications Wizard. Estimating.

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Carol Hagen

JANUARY 29, 2015

The popularity of the Construction Profile in Bluebeam Revu often leads to a bit of confusion for newer Bluebeamers. To check whether you have Standard, CAD or Extreme in Revu, click on Help | About. Bluebeam Revu Construction Industry - Software Bluebeam Shortcuts Bluebeam Tips Snap Status Bar'

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CAD Shack

MAY 25, 2012

CAD Employee Hiring 101 – The fundamentals of hiring CAD employees are often overlooked. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. Walt Sparling examines why even the simplest HR practices are critical. Popular Posts.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 29, 2024

In traveling to Phoenix-based construction technology firm Nox Innovations, he explores firsthand how builders are constructing for extreme environments here and gleaning lessons about resilience that could be extended beyond planet Earth. “I If they can dream it, they really can build it,” said Dobbs.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 4, 2016

Skycatch, based in San Fransico, produces software that allows data from aerial drones to collaborate with the contractor's CAD and BIM programs. The drone data can also provide the 'eyes' for autonomous construction equipment.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 20, 2022

New initiatives aim to develop tech skills in the current workforce and encourage a new and diverse generation to consider construction as a career. NASDAQ: ADSK) today launched the next phase in its effort to upskill current construction workers and help the industry engage the next generation of prospective recruits.

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Carol Hagen

APRIL 15, 2014

Many Bluebeamers only have the CAD or Standard versions and these Revu clients don’t know what they’re missing. request a quote today to upgrade multiple licenses from CAD or Standard to Extreme. Bluebeam Revu Construction Industry - Software Bluebeam Bluebeam Revu Tips Extreme OCR'

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Construction Dive

JULY 25, 2018

The global computer-aided design market could grow $357 million before 2022 as more firms aim to cut costs and prevent rework.

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Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The pervasiveness of BIM has proved to bring complexity in communications for extended construction team mebers. This will change overtime, especially with the acquisition by Viewpoint Construction Software. Another solution is to share your model using Bluebeam Revu CAD. Render 3D BIM in a PDF.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 20, 2020

After a round of nominations, the stage has been set for the 6th annual Best Construction Podcast Competition presented by Construction Junkie. Given her active industry experience, Missy is bringing a “boots on-the-ground” perspective to the show and interviewing many of the leaders in earthwork and construction technology.

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