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What’s the difference between RFIs, Submittals and Specifications?

Fieldwire

The construction RFI is a formal written process in which parties, such as the contractor and designer, clarify information gaps in construction documents. Specifications, often called specs, in construction documents usually include information about the project’s materials, the timeline, methods and requirements.

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Speller Metcalfe saves £100.000 in rework with Fieldwire

Fieldwire

They established a quality assurance process using Fieldwire’s custom forms and have been using the software to easily access project documentation and streamline communication between teams. DEMO Want to know how Fieldwire can help your company? Check out Speller Metcalfe’s video testimonial:

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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. Data and documents are shared via a common data environment. Each stakeholder or contractor maintains their own data and documents. Asset Information Model (AIM). Project Information Model (PIM).

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Autodesk Build is Available to All, Combines Capabilities of BIM 360 and PlanGrid

Construction Junkie

Combining the strong documentation abilities of BIM 360 and the field accessibility of PlanGrid, Autodesk Build is being offered as a complete solution for construction project management, quality control, safety reporting, project cost, and closeout. “By PlanGrid Build also includes compatibility with 3D models.

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How to Do a Takeoff in Construction: A Step-by-Step Guide   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In many cases, estimators refer to the project plans, models, and documents, then begin creating the list of materials from there. . In practice, construction takeoffs are incredibly detailed documents that outline the specific types of materials required, along with their measurements and pricing.

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How Autodesk Docs Underpins Whole City Builds

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Now, its document archives are digital and securely held in the cloud. In fact, TMG has already received over 5200 BIM models from contractors, consultants, and designers, explains Mohamed Montasser, BIM Manager/Technical Affairs at TMG. “On Lost documents have a huge negative impact.

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The Power of Augmented Reality (AR) in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AR can also be used to showcase 3D models and even provide tours, giving clients a solid idea of what a building would look like before it’s built. Augmented can be used to track and document how projects are progressing. These labels can then bring up text or even 3D models to communicate safety or hazard information.