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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Project commissioning, also referred to as Cx, is a series of milestones that includes the testing of systems, materials, and staff who will be operating the systems. Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes. Why is Project Commissioning Important?

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Bullied by BIM? Fight back! Go paperfree!

DebunkTheBIM

Become a self-sustained paperfreemodule! I am referring here to the ‘real paper’, in its physical representation, not documents that ‘look like paper documents’ but can just as well function in purely digital forms (letters, contracts, drawings etc); I have an issue with the ‘medium’ and not the content.

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Detail quality control methods in construction works

Construction Cost Estimating

This civil engineering article sheds light on the inspection method of various civil works as well as necessary documents to carry out an inspection at construction project. Construction activities and consequent inspection standard should be based on job site specifications, methods and drawings.

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The future of specifiers: The way forward

Construction Specifier

They see trends toward integrating information better, both with building information modeling (BIM) and drawings, and between teammates. Generally, the big-S-Specifier refers to a person whose specialty, training, and daily work are focused on written specifications. Melody Stinson.

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BIM Pioneers: From 2D to 3D with Rodio Swissboring

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Without a central repository for all project information, key data like calculations, design plans and documents were stored on individual computers, making it difficult for collaborators to share easily and access information. Working in a digital environment eliminates the need for printing several versions of the same document.

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The End of RFIs: It’s Time to Stop Automating Wasteful Construction Processes 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Some exceptions apply, of course, such as confirming contract documents.) On a typical project, this might play out when a subcontractor discovers a discrepancy in the drawings or, say, finds a key detail was left out of the original contract scope. Most stem from information—specifically, a lack of it.

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Construction Cost Estimating Trends – 2014 and Beyond

Building Information Management

Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Required use of reference cost data across all sectors. Quality and sustainability will be primary drivers.