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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

Construction Marketing

This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. Incorporate the Latest Project Management Software Computer-animated design (CAD) technology revolutionized design when it was introduced decades ago. Therefore, look into just in time delivery platforms.

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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. Data and documents are shared via a common data environment. Each stakeholder or contractor maintains their own data and documents. BIM Execution Plan.

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How To Prepare A Construction Plan

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A construction plan is a detailed document, both written and visual which outlines how you will complete a project or portion of one. Step Two – Prepare The Construction Plan Document. The actual preparation of the document can take time and alot of effort to prepare so breaking it up into manageable pieces is advised.

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

CivilJungle

This software can help in drafting & documenting, designing, visualizing & analyzing & so on. AutoCAD Civil 3D is a design and documentation solution for Civil Engineering that supports Building Information Modeling (BIM). #3. Abaqus is useful for element analysis and CAD engineering. #7. SolidFace 2D/3D CAD Modeler.

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In the Blue Covers all Things Bluebeam, One of the Construction Industry’s Favorite Programs

Construction Junkie

For those that might not know, Bluebeam is a construction industry favorite for reviewing construction documents and performing PDF markup. Next up is In the Blue – a Podcast about all things Bluebeam. If you’re a user of Bluebeam and you want to learn how you can up your game, In the Blue is certainly worth a listen.

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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? They claim not to be, though the day-to-day results show otherwise, it is definitely not faster than if done by competent 3D modellers/documenters. I.e. it is cheaper this way. Is it also slower?

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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. This also helps in procuring necessary materials timely and thus providing assistance in completing the project within the stipulated time frame.