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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

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Construction professionals worldwide have used AutoCAD construction design software since the ‘80s for 2D and 3D drafting. Many in the industry consider AutoCAD to be the best construction drafting software to create blueprints for everything from residential homes to large-scale commercial projects.

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Construction quality management: Everything you need to know

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These are some of the issues which may require consideration over the course of a construction project: Changes in the style or quality of supplied materials. A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. Supplier and vendor failures. Auditing and testing.

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How to simplify your daily construction reports

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Delays can occur due to various reasons, such as unforeseen circumstances, changes in the design or scope of work, or issues with the construction materials or equipment. Materials on site: Perform an inventory of which materials were used throughout the day and how many are still available.

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5 Current Construction Industry Challenges and How Technology Can Help

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From safety training and accident prevention to AR building assistance, technology does indeed belong on the drafting table and the construction site alike. With the current supply shortage driving up the costs of construction material, waste is not only inefficient but can also dissolve the profit of a job quickly.

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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Level 0 : Level 0 entails basically no collaboration, and only 2D CAD drafting is used. Level 1 : Level 1 BIM is a combination of 3D CAD and 2D for drafting. With a focus on materials and energy, a life-cycle assessment is an environmental impact assessment for construction. Communication is done via paper and basic prints.

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Revit Beginners: Remodels in Revit. the untold story

Revit Beginners

The way most Revit Beginners go about doing this is to split the wall, floor, roof, etc into two parts and demo the half they want to remove. So what do you do with partial demos? then demo the whole element in the "Existing to Remain" phase. then demo the whole element in the "Existing to Remain" phase. David Duarte.

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Punch list 101 – Everything you need to know

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On most projects, the punch list is drafted by the contractor and/or site owner near the end of the work. These items could include anything from a final coat of paint to fixing wall dents to removing excess building materials from the site. Download our QHSE eBook or request a demo to get started today.

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