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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

With construction design software, you can visualize different design possibilities, create professional presentations, better assess risks , and make more informed decisions. Construction professionals worldwide have used AutoCAD construction design software since the ‘80s for 2D and 3D drafting.

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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. 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. Asset Information Model (AIM).

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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. Software Required for Drafting or Drawing. Software Required for Drafting or Drawing: The types of Software Required for Drafting or Drawing are as follows. #1a. Primavera P6. Microsoft Project (MS Project).

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2D CAD sucks

Do

I really truly beleive that moving to a non object based Computer Tool like 2D CAD was one of the worst things our industry ever did. At least when we were drafting on paper (or whatever) a person really thought about what it was they were going to represent when that line was drawn, because no one wanted to redraw.

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QR Codes for Construction Marketing

Construction Marketing

But while barcodes provide simple information such as quantities, SKU or part number, quantities, dates, price, etc., Below is a comprehensive list of the information QR codes can support: URL (scan to visit our website). Contact information (scan to add __ to your address book). What are QR Codes? How Do QR Codes Work?

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Stay HOME – Learn BIM: Days 1 and 2

DebunkTheBIM

You don’t need to be BIM literate to benefit from following my tips, not even a CAD user. Just open minded about how information on construction projects is (or should be) created, shared and consumed. we will discuss cloud based information later). You are working from home, wherever that is. Make a clear cut now!

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Difference Between Sketching and Drawing | What Are Conceptual Sketches | Architecture Concept Drawing | Types of Drawings for Building Design

CivilJungle

The drafting process may impose limitations on the size that is realistically workable. Production drawing Production drawings illustrate how to manufacture a product, providing information about dimensions, materials, finishes, tools required, methods of assembly and so on. Size and Scale. Construction Drawings/working Drawings.