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Housing, Industrialized: Designing for Off-Site

Pro Builder

RELATED 2023 Housing Giants Report: Holding Back the Headwinds 2023 Housing Giants List: Ranking the Biggest U.S. but one that needs to take place if home builders want to successfully transition from on-site stick-building to an off-site or factory-built model for the bulk of their structural needs.

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Bluebeam Revu Tip: Complementing CAD

Carol Hagen

While many Architectural, Engineering and Construction firms use Bluebeam Revu to convert CAD to PDF, there’s an often overlooked capability that is as plain as the nose on your face. “Nowadays, I draw in Bluebeam equal amounts to sketching or CAD.” It’s sketching and creating floorplan illustrations.

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Driving Quality and Improving Communication to Prepare for New Regulations with Vrolijk in the Netherlands

Autodesk Construction Cloud

They plan, design and build for the logistics, leisure and housing sector in the country. Vrolijk’s growing presence in the distribution centre market, and in addition to their expansion into the housing market, means the company must adhere to rigorous procedures whilst maintaining high levels of quality and safety. “We

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Myths, Misperceptions, and Prospects for Modular Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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. Today’s CAD programs allow architects to design, refine, and tinker with modules from the macro level to each tiny detail.

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CAD Shack: Revit Palettes - The Family Browser from Kiwi Codes.

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35 a year for a single license or $250 a year for a single site license. I've been using this add on for over 6 months now, it's brilliant + yes my libraries have had a great deal of house cleaning done on them since this little beauty was installed. CAD Shack VIPs. Site Meter. CAD Shack Blog Buddies.

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On the Boards: 4 Home Designs Offering a Variety of Looks/Lifestyles

Pro Builder

Four designs that showcase a range of housing types, architectural styles, and lifestyle needs. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. DIMENSIONS: Width: 64 feet, 8 inches; Depth: 78 feet, 4 inches; Living areas: Main house: 2,700 sf; Studio: 130 sf; Bonus: 415 sf. House Review. House Plans. Home Design.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Matthew Keck, BIM Manager at Metromont 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We make our instructions, our Lego blocks, and some of our plants do their own in-house erection. I was doing grading originally but got brought on to help the site superintendent once the grading finished and went out of business. BIM Managers have evolved from the old-school CAD manager. We put them together with instructions.

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