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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

Construction Marketing

As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. All stakeholders have access to the same files, documents, drawing, and models.

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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

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can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions. Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future.

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Five Causes of Construction Rework and How to Avoid Them

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Rework is a word no one wants to hear on a construction project. According to research published by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) in 2011, rework costs can range from 2 to 20 percent of a typical project’s contract value. They may occur due to scope changes or new information obtained after construction has started.

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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckardt

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckardt Salla Eckardt has built a career by challenging the status quo to forge a path of growth and innovation. I’ve been interested in industrialized construction since my second year at architecture school in Finland.

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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckhardt

Autodesk Construction Cloud

With over 20 years of experience–most recently working for Microsoft as its Director of Digital Building Lifecycle and Innovation–Salla has built a reputation in the construction industry for fostering programs that utilize emerging technology and innovative applications to inform digital strategy. Let’s dive in!

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More about design drawings and model planning

Construction Cost Estimating

Plans are like a set of drawings or two-dimensional diagrams that are used to narrate a place or object or to communicate building or fabrication instructions which are drawn or printed on paper and can take the form of a digital file. Shop, installation and construction drawings. and many more. Option appraisals. Concept drawings.

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BIM Guide for Owners – Building Information Management, Model, Modeling

Building Information Management

Citation – Some excepts and content from: Computer Integrated Construction Research Program. Building Information Management, Model and Modeling. effectively developing an asset lifecycle process and model from conception to final retirement. BIM Planning Guide for Facility Owners”. B IM / BIM 3.