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How to design a gabion retaining wall with Tekla Tedds

Construction Cost Estimating

The users will also be able to write their own, and generate professional documentation every time. Make comparison among various design options and create modifications instantly. Create consistent documentation. Tekla Tedds is a robust software that can be used to automate your tedious structural calculations.

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Construction Scheduling Techniques

Construction Cost Estimating

Documentation is extremely significant to keep a track on the labour hour and to research and develop alternative methods for construction to optimize cost. Scheduling technique also offers precise comparison of expenses for the proposed alternate project completion methods.

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Construction Scheduling Techniques

Construction Cost Estimating

Documentation is extremely significant to keep a track on the labour hour and to research and develop alternative methods for construction to optimize cost. Scheduling technique also offers precise comparison of expenses for the proposed alternate project completion methods.

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The case for architects with no hands – or why can’t the young of the AEC industry be successful without wanting to hand-sketch?

DebunkTheBIM

I got hooked very early on the idea of using the power of computers to assist the profession in design, documentation and construction management. While the documentation part converted to its electronic equivalent ‘relatively’ painlessly, the idea of designing with no free hand sketching and paper involved, was an absolute no-no for most.

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Examining OSHA’s Pending IIPP Standard

Safety Services Company

OSHA is directing its efforts toward enforcing a standard in which employers nationwide will be required to establish a thorough, written injury and illness prevention program (IIPP). This portion of the IIPP will also require documentation of the control methods and their determined effectiveness. Why is OSHA pursuing it?

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DebunkTheBIM: ?Explain yourself!?

DebunkTheBIM

It was key for us to be able to get that comparison with the complexities of the space being the same for both projects,” says Michael DiFranco, manager of facility planning and development for Bronson. Kowalske says paying the architect/engineer to develop the BIM documents typically results in savings for the owner.”

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Costly Construction Software Vs. QuickBooks For Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

For an in-depth comparison of QuickBooks versions click here. plus lunch $10 x 2 = $20 and parking $10 x 2 = $20 for a total of $1,444.64, they have increased skillsets and they will ask for a raise or seek employment elsewhere! When you pay $1,000 for two days of training for your bookkeeper and their time 16 hours x $25.29 = $404.64