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

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Concept drawing can also be used to explore more technical aspects of a design providing an initial response and possible solutions to problems, constraints and opportunities such as service layout, structure, method of construction, paths and shading, patterns and calculations, the relationship between aspects of size etc. Scale Drawing.

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BIM and the Estimator

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I’ve been asked by one of my industry software provider friends to write a piece on the current state of Building Information Modeling (BIM), as it relates to estimating in the here and now. Additionally, built-in clash-detection attributes prohibit drawing ducts through windows, or electrical lines through ducts. Why Design-Build?

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BIM based visual estimation with Quantity takeoff Software

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BIM based computerized quantity take-off and cost-estimating solution has flourished in the last 4-5 years. Quantity take off procedure can be enhanced with BIM as estimate of the quantities are derived from BIM models and the model contains the information on all the objects in the building in addition to their dimensions.

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BIM based visual estimation with Quantity takeoff Software

Construction Cost Estimating

BIM based computerized quantity take-off and cost-estimating solution has flourished in the last 4-5 years. Quantity take off procedure can be enhanced with BIM as estimate of the quantities are derived from BIM models and the model contains the information on all the objects in the building in addition to their dimensions.

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How to use Etabs 2016 for slab design

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ETABS combines each phase of the engineering design process from initial design perception to the formation of schematic drawings. With superior drawing commands, one can instantly generate floor and elevation framing. This newest software can be used to make integrated structural analysis, design and drafting of building systems.

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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. The intent of a construction plan at the start of a construction project or during the estimating phase is to assist the team in understanding the companies approach to building the project.

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Some useful design and analysis software for engineers

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For more information, visit, ppm.intergraph.com Microstation – It is a CAD software product from Bentley Systems for two and three dimensional design and drafting. With MicroStation, it is possible to efficiently view, model, document, and visualize projects of any size or complexity. For more information, visit struds-v11.software.informer.com