Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2010

The shop drawing is a drawing or collection of set of drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, and other data or information specifically generated or assembled by the contractor, supplier, manufacturer, subcontractor, or fabricator to demonstrate some portion of the work for the approval of architect or engineer.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

APRIL 20, 2015

Work Products and Documents. Work Products and Documents is an extremely useful and highly underutilized feature in Primavera P6. The work products and documents functionality provides a detailed list of references associated with the project. These documents are divided into two distinct areas, work products, and documents.

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Pro Builder

JULY 14, 2021

For an increasing number of them, this transition entails moving from two-dimensional (2D) drawings to three-dimensional (3D) digital modeling. But perhaps the greatest benefit of a 3D model for a builder is that it makes it possible to identify and remedy costly problems before construction begins. The Path to 3D Modeling.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Civil Engineering Software: Civil engineering software encompasses a variety of tools to assist civil engineers throughout both the design and construction process. This software can help in drafting & documenting, designing, visualizing & analyzing & so on. Software Required for Drafting or Drawing.

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CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

Definition of Construction. Construction is the methodology of developing a building or infrastructure. Manufacturing refers to production of comparable items with no particular purchaser, while construction occurs on a location for a known client. What is Building Construction? Pre-construction Steps. Excavation.

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BIM & Beam

APRIL 29, 2015

s Construction Engineering Services (CES) team was awarded with a CRSI Honors for their detailing efforts in Revit. The Martin/Martin CES team has innovatively addressed the issue of fragmented fabrication drawing production that design and construction teams consistently encounter with today’s increasingly tight project delivery schedules.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

In the world of federal government contract disputes, a great deal of time is frequently spent drafting a request for equitable adjustment (REA) or a claim under the Contract Disputes Act. Ideally, the result of litigation should not depend on the luck of the draw when it comes to the appointment of a judge.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 7, 2015

PlanGrid, the most recognized CAD drawings viewer and cloud -collaboration tool in AEC, recently launched a dedicated all-in-one RFI solution that will provide immense benefits to the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. construction construction material engineering News'

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DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 7, 2011

I have a lot of respect for PMs in construction. Definition: Computer aided drafting that uses purely orthogonal projections and ignores most of the rules and principles of ‘traditional’ documenting. You’ll find small buildings documented using hundreds and hundreds of sheets.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. We discuss: The current state of construction contracts. Construction technology and the future of contracting and payments. Understand the state of contracts and payment terms in construction.

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

This work is requested often because the documents they are using are not created from models to begin with. Sometimes they are but they have to build based on drawings so they find it informative to attempt to build things in the computer before doing it in the field. I quite enjoy it. I learn a lot and it keeps me on my toes.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The Ultimate Checklist to Complete Your Next Construction Project. As the days pass and your project draws to a close, you’re ready to chalk this one up as a success and prepare for your next challenge. The right construction closeout plan, starting well before actual closeout, is essential to a seamless client handover.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 1, 2017

This construction video provides the detailed lists of most recognized design and analysis software for Civil Engineering. For more information, visit, ppm.intergraph.com Microstation – It is a CAD software product from Bentley Systems for two and three dimensional design and drafting.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. 100 contracts involving green building construction projects were reviewed. If you are going to be in LA, add it to your calendar and please join us!

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Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 21, 2014

For instance, AIA Document B101 (2007), the owner-architect agreement, contains this provision: § 7.3 Note that this paragraph contains limiting language that tells the owner what he can do with the plans: construct, use, maintain, alter and add to this building. The standard AIA agreements contain an express license. shall terminate.

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Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2016

JOC is a LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods, and a form of Integrated Project Delivery – IPD. The Contract Specialist drafts the a “JOC Request for Proposal” , assigned a project number, and obtains appropriate approvals and signatures. Drawings, typically in PDF format, are included.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Given the increase of today's mobile technologies available on the construction site. from smart phones, to iPads and tablets, to electronic drawings and specifications. First, email communications tend to be sent "off the cuff" without creating a draft of the communication that can be reviewed by team members.

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DebunkTheBIM

DECEMBER 26, 2011

I am a manager of construction information, tools and people. I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Monday, December 26, 2011. DebunkTheBIM. at 5:50 AM. Email This BlogThis! Newer Post.

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BD+C

APRIL 3, 2023

OTA+ uses current design software and CNC machine tools to both generate and construct conceptually rigorous and formally unique design proposals. It can write reports, edit texts, write code, solve math, create ad copy, draft a bibliography on a certain topic, and so much more. How will it continue to grow is the big unknown.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Innovation and leadership are the driving forces behind construction success. Case in point: our annual 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction roundup. Nominated by their peers for their exceptional achievements, these under-40 individuals aren't just building structures—they're constructing the future.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The Latest Across Autodesk Construction Cloud Unified Platform , Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected , BIM 360, and Assemble . Autodesk Construction Cloud Unified Platform. Users can now see additional links to other Autodesk Construction Cloud products in the top of the project list page.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2021

But also at bigger firms, there are staff members who focus on construction administration and they do a lot of those (if not all) jobsite visits. Once you have the knowledge of the construction process, you should apply it to your design process as well. Construction Tolerance - jump to 30:40.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 6, 2013

In traditional documentation we would ‘say it once, and in the right place’, however with BIM, we want to ‘author it once, and in the right place, to be able to report it many times’ Figure 1: Appropriate location of information. The specification is part of the project BIM, and objects live in the specification.

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CAD Shack

DECEMBER 20, 2005

Compatibility At last, I can open any ADT drawing file without issue. Faster I produce construction documents faster in ABS. More Design less Draft Engineering data in the DWG is used as a graphical tool that speeds the design process and highlights trouble spots. I can link to VIZ Render which comes with ABS.

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Construction Test

MAY 20, 2020

When you take the show to Vegas, the razzle-dazzle goes up a notch, even for one of sport’s most dramatised spectacles: the NFL Draft. . The 2020 NFL Draft was scheduled to be held in front of the Bellagio Hotel fountains in Vegas. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reads out names at last year’s Draft in Nashville, Tennessee

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 12, 2020

In grade school, Dennis’s art teacher noted his ability to draw and suggested he consider a career in art. The work was labor-intensive at the time—everything was hand-drawn on drafting boards—and everyone still wore white shirts and ties. His father worked as a carpenter and passed the trade down to his son. . “I

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Revit Beginners

JANUARY 20, 2010

We used to complain that CAD drawings looked horrible and now that concept has nearly been forgotten. Once the principals saw the data loss and loss of efficiency from such workarounds they got over the look of the documents. especially as documents became a secondary deliverable to the coordinated BIM. Marathon Drafting.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2021

A substantial challenge faced by professionals preparing construction specifications for design build projects is most master specifications were developed for traditional DBB or its ‘close relation,’ design-negotiate-build (DNB). Greater challenges arise when adapting DBB source documents for design-build. Images courtesy HDR.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When we launched Autodesk Build earlier this year, we set out to give construction teams a powerful set of tools for seamless collaboration between field and office. Document Management Releases . Updates to Document Management and Assets Power BI templates *. Document Management Releases. Schedule Tool. Cost Releases.

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 14, 2022

But thanks to his father’s work in real estate and industrial engineering, Alex spent some time on active construction sites as a kid. And he loved the designing and drawing. But when Alex shifted from architecture to construction management, he didn’t give up anything. But something was missing. Pivoting to the real world.

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Revit Beginners

JUNE 9, 2006

Quite often we need to organize our plots for different submittal package sets (Schematic Design Presentation, Land Use Permit, Plan Check, Construction Admin, etc). We decided that we also wanted to be able to sort the sheets in our project browser (and our drawing lists) by Submittal Package. and check the category Drawing Sheets.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 28, 2021

A substantial challenge faced by professionals preparing construction specifications for design-build projects is most master specifications were developed for traditional DBB or its ‘close relation,’ design-negotiate-build (DNB). Greater challenges arise when adapting DBB source documents for design-build.

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CK Power

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Clients team with us for a spec review to analyze generator sizing, refine budget considerations, access AutoCAD files and review construction documents so everything is correct and no money goes to waste. Drawing plans and awarding contracts.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 2, 2023

Construction is filled with complex processes requiring the collaboration of multiple teams—including office, engineering, and trades. His journey from various trades in construction to become a BIM Manager has given him a unique perspective on the challenges faced by different teams in the industry. Let’s dive in.

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Revit Beginners

AUGUST 19, 2009

We currently have 4 Revit projects under construction, but not all of our projects made it through the CD phase. To add to the complexity, the as-built drawings we had on file were not accurate to the true construction of the existing structure because the original architect had improvised the design during construction.

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Revit Beginners

MARCH 23, 2007

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." In our office Data Managers are starting to inspect models for proper construction. at 8:42 PM.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2019

The 2018 International Green Construction Code was released on November 8, 2018 but more than a year later, it has not been adopted anywhere. The drafting process was widely criticized resulting in a document that has never been enacted anywhere, and likely should not ever be adopted as code. The 2018 IgCC applies to “1.

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