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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

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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Behind the Build: Interview with Matthew Keck, BIM Manager at Metromont 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This is where Building Information Modeling (BIM) comes into play, and BIM managers are the ones tasked with connecting teams and improving coordination between them. I’ve worked in various trades in residential construction and then had a unique opportunity while working on a commercial project.

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Difference Between Sketching and Drawing | What Are Conceptual Sketches | Architecture Concept Drawing | Types of Drawings for Building Design

CivilJungle

it can also go into considerable depth, including design illustrations, indicative plans, sections and elevations and 3D Models of a development approach. ”. The drafting process may impose limitations on the size that is realistically workable. Site Plans. Conceptual Sketches Definition. Size and Scale. Section Drawings.

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LEED v4.1 Announced by USGBC at Greenbuild

Green Building Law Update

can be accomplished on this short timeline because it is being tasked to the same leadership and team that drafted v4. There are also changes proposed in the Sustainable Sites category. Only 24% of projects achieved the SS Credit: Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat and that credit is being revamped.

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Revit Beginners: Linking building and site

Revit Beginners

Linking building and site. This is the procedure we use for linking building and site. Once you have your building(s) modelled start a new project. Link your building(s) into your new site model and adjust their elevation and orientation so they are properly located in the topography. Save your site model.

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Revit Beginners: Surveys and Site Plans

Revit Beginners

Surveys and Site Plans. elevations, sections, 3D views, etc (similar to model lines) and youll have to adjust its visibility one view at a time. Now lets say youve developed your site plan (with linked survey) and you want to export the data (including survey) back to DWG format. Marathon Drafting. Surveys and Site Plans.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023

Autodesk Construction Cloud

At the core of Stephen's contributions lies his exceptional skill in optimizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) execution plans, setting elevated global practice standards, and significantly enhancing the quality of both models and contract drawings. Aside from his leadership, Chris is also big on knowledge-sharing.