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What You Should Know About CNC Machining

Construction Marketing

Decades ago, the manufacturing industry had to rely on active human labor, effort-extensive steps, and unnecessarily long production periods. Large production businesses and manufacturers often invest in having their CNC machines. The CAD Model Designing Process. CNC Machines Programming Languages.

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Weekly Product Gallery: Software and apps

Contractor Magazine

This week the spotlight is on software and mobile apps: updated BIM libraries in Autodesk Revit; a water heater selection app; an integration hub for contractor management software; a digital catalog app for HVAC products; CAD software for DWV and water distribution piping; and an app to calculate water usage for LEED points.

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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

Construction Marketing

Incorporate the Latest Project Management Software Computer-animated design (CAD) technology revolutionized design when it was introduced decades ago. Who says that comfort has to get in the way of production? This ensures that the final product will adhere to all safety codes and ADA regulations.

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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

Vectorworks Architect is a 2D drawing and 3D CAD construction design software that offers fast rendering speeds, easy-to-use features, and high drawing efficiency. CAD Pro: Best affordable construction design software. CAD Pro is the best cost-effective construction design software for professionals.

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CAD-robotic system delivers complex wood structures

Construction Dive

The new method assembles intricate designs and makes a longer-lasting product, researchers say.

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5 Helpful Resources for Designing & Building with Engineered Wood

BD+C

Whether you’re just starting out using engineered wood products (EWP) or have been incorporating EWP into designs for years, APA – The Engineered Wood Association offers an extensive library of resources along with calculators, design downloads and in-person expertise to help you find the best solution to each challenge.

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CAD Shack: East Coast CAD Kicks it up a Notch

CAD Shack

East Coast CAD Kicks it up a Notch. East Coast CAD has had Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP software for years, but it added MEP Fabrication Version 1.0 The heat is on and the excuses should be over for prefabrication of duct on jobs that are being completed in Revit MEP products. See East Coast CAD announcement here.

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