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Dear building owners: we will let you know what you need to know when and how WE think you should get to know it!

DebunkTheBIM

Enabling meaningful access to model data outside of native CAD platforms has been neglected by software developers and data originators for a long time. A small, house owner is treated equally to a large city developer or government representative. Why are grids, north points, levels, spaces and zones almost never shown in 3D?

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Revit Beginners: The Data Manager

Revit Beginners

HOKs CAD Standards describe a Data Leader as someone "responsible for the execution of the CAD strategy including, the use of BIM, the folder structure and file-naming strategy, use of templates, and documenting specific project procedures." They are virtually becoming in-house building inspectors or should I say. CAD Digest.

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Revit Beginners: Remodels in Revit. the untold story

Revit Beginners

We often have century old houses with double-wythe brick exterior walls (about 9" total width), and the interior is finished with lathe and plaster (varies, but +/- 2"). National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Revit Zone. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD vs BIM.

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Revit Beginners: The Revit Experiment II

Revit Beginners

Downloading Revit content (family files) from the internet: BIMWorld is developing BIMLibrary a centralized, standardized and universally accessible 3D CAD models database for the international AEC end user community. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Revit Zone. CAD Block Exchange.

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Revit Beginners: The Revit Experiment I

Revit Beginners

Meeting once a week for an in-house Revit class has been very beneficial. Preparing content for a weekly in-house Revit class is a good idea but dont restrict yourself to any particular content. Supplimenting your in-house classes with classes offered by a reseller or Autodesk is highly recommended. National CAD Standards.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: TeamLink Portal will facilitate.

Construction Cost Estimating

After log in to the portal any external or in-house team member can get access to project information related to all stages of the project from preconstruction and bidding through project completion. If you are a newbie in the estimating service zone then you should know about construction estimating checklist and how to organize them.

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Latest software for estimating & designing architectural projects

Construction Cost Estimating

This sophisticated tool is intended for designing and remodeling houses, kitchens, baths, decks, landscapes, and interiors. It comes up with powerful CAD tools and many extra features for advanced users. The architect can look at every detail by walking through their design. Chief Architect Home Designer Suite. Blog Archive.