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New mobile application can enhance the processes for the construction sectors

Construction Cost Estimating

Generally for any renovation project, the building contractor applies decade old in-house spreadsheet to administer data related to inspection phases. Aconex field application , a web-based field management tool, introduced by Aconex, is very useful to detect construction deformities as well as other faults on iPad at the jobsite.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Tim Kelleher, Operational Standards & Innovation Manager at Brinkman Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

I started in construction when I was in high school, working for a residential dirt excavator and digging basements for houses. Not only is this a huge help for us with closeout, but we also use it for commissioning, startup checklists, punch lists, and more. Walk us through your career and what led you to your current role.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Jon Turner, President and Principal Engineer, Phoenix Civil Engineering

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When folks are able to drink out of their tap, and flush their toilet, and have a house — all of that is civil engineering. For instance, we see contractors on iPads, video conferencing, and other technologies. Everybody wanted to be real estate agents because they’re selling million dollar homes and getting these commissions.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

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On January 22, representatives from businesses, utilities, nonprofit, and city and county government attended a meeting of the Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission to get an update on the tornado recovery efforts. The new Irving Elementary will house both Irving and Emerson students.