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Types of Drawings used in Building Construction
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Different types of drawings is used in construction such as architectural drawings, structural, electrical, plumbing and finishing drawings.
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Some crucial technical drawings terms in construction
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 27, 2018
Given below the details lists of technical drawings terms essential at construction site. Tender drawings: These types of drawings are provided to the bidders at the tender time to estimate the blank BOQ. IFC Drawings: It is the abbreviation of “Issued for construction”.
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Some useful tips to read civil engineering drawings efficiently
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 24, 2017
This construction video tutorial sifts through the process for evaluating engineering drawing easily. In this video, some crucial topics like grid lines in civil engineering, problems found in the drawing, are explained briefly. In the video, a sample drawing is considered.
Understanding the lines Used in Architectural Drawings
The Constructor
JUNE 30, 2017
The structure that is planned to be built is described by using lines, symbols and notes in architectural drawings. Read More at Understanding the. How To Guide
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Instruments Used in Engineering Drawing -its Uses and Importance
The Constructor
DECEMBER 1, 2017
In engineering drawing, engineering related objects like buildings, walls, electrical fittings, pipes, machines etc. are represented with. Construction Engineering & Management Construction
Las Vegas building boom drawing more development
Construction Dive
MAY 11, 2018
Billions of dollars' worth of construction projects have put Nevada's Sin City on the radar of even more developers
More about design drawings and model planning
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
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. Concept drawings. Tender drawings.
Some useful tips to draw a floor plan effectively
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 18, 2018
How to Draw a Floor Plan - Given below, some useful tips to draw a floor plan: • Select an area. Draw walls. A floor plan stands for a scaled diagram of a room or building glanced from above.
Useful Construction Video Tutorial To Understand Blueprints And Drawing Scales
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 17, 2016
The video will guide you to comprehend various drawing scales as well as how to ascertain the scale of drawing when the scale is not demonstrated on the drawing. construction drawing construction method construction structure construction tutorial professional estimator
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TYPES OF DRAWINGS BY STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
The Constructor
APRIL 10, 2014
Types of Drawings prepared by Structural Engineers There are four different types of drawing: 1) Structural Drawings 2) Reinforcement Drawings 3). Detailing Guide How To Guide
Construction Collaboration: PDF Secrets Part 3 – Large Format Drawings and Markups
Carol Hagen
JULY 28, 2011
Collaboration on large format construction drawings often has the expectation that all the team players have the same tools. Architects and engineers spend countless hours in AutoCad then share their drawings with the General Contractor.
National Landscaping Competition Draws Hundreds
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 19, 2018
The National Association of Landscape Professionals held a competition for college students to test lawn-and-garden know-how
Some useful construction tips to draw influence lines for truss members
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 17, 2017
The video focuses on the importance of influence line for effective structural analysis as well as process for drawing influence lines for truss members. construction video draw influence lines News truss useful construction tips
Museum of Mayan Culture draws inspiration from temple design [slideshow]
BD+C
AUGUST 14, 2014
Drawing inspiration from traditional temple architecture, a monolithic box will be perched atop blocks of stone, accompanied by staggered stone screens and overscaled loggias.
How to place stirrups with proper structural drawings in a column
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
Learn to apply various structural drawings for organizing stirrups. Concrete beams concrete structural construction video reinforcement concrete steel structural drawings
7 hip high-rise developments on the drawing board
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2013
In each issue of Building Design+Construction , we feature the latest new construction and renovation projects in our On the Drawing Board section.
Infrastructure Investment Plans Draw Construction's Attention
ENR Construction
AUGUST 10, 2016
As the presidential candidates step up their campaigns, they are talking up ambitious proposals to boost funding for transportation and other infrastructure
WWETT Show 2018 draws more than 13,000 attendees
Constructor Magazine
MARCH 23, 2018
The 2018 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show was held February 21-24, 2018 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN
Tool Kit Aims to Draw Interest in Equipment Manufacturing Jobs
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) have developed a workforce development tool kit for use in recruiting, aiming to help attract potential talent and bring awareness to the industry. With the possibility of two million positions being left unfulfilled over the next decade, the
DWR Draws Lessons from Oroville Forensic Report
ENR Construction
JANUARY 8, 2018
Forensic team delivers final verdict on the physical and human causes of the spillway emergency last February at the nation's tallest dam
Enhanced Shop Drawings in Autodesk Revit 2015
BIM & Beam
APRIL 22, 2014
In this video you can see these new features which enhance shop drawings for reinforced concrete structures. These features give you more accurate and more readable shop drawings
The Illusory Role of “Approved” Shop Drawings
Construction Dive
JUNE 1, 2017
A scene that plays out thousands of times a year, and sucks countless millions of dollars of damages and attorneys’ fees out of the pockets of owners, contractors, and subcontractors, goes something like this. Halfway through construction of a large apartment building, inspectors notice some minor racking of the frame in the face of unusually high wind. The project is suspended for additional inspection, and it turns out that some of the structural members are slightly undersized.
Download the sample drawing of combined footing design
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 4, 2016
Download the sample drawing of combined footing design. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Published By Arka Roy www.constructioncost.co ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. Footings are crucial part of foundation development.
Boston Transit Agency CEO Hire Draws Flak
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Veteran corporate executive Luis M. Ramirez began a new role on Sept.
DebunkTheBIM: Reconstructing drawing-sets and the case of the.
DebunkTheBIM
APRIL 17, 2012
Reconstructing drawing-sets and the case of the Great Pretenders. Something is fundamentally wrong with the way AEC manages its information: We have numerous solutions available to handle large amounts of paper-based (flat) drawings in a reasonably sophisticated way. DebunkTheBIM.
Revit 2012 Draws Nearer
Revit OpEd
APRIL 6, 2011
Hearing reports that Revit 2012 software is available in some markets via the subscription center. Might be worth checking during the next few days to see if it becomes available in your market. As of tonight I'm not seeing it here yet.
How to generate reinforcement drawing in Autodesk Advance Concrete 2016
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 26, 2015
In this tutorial, Kabir shows some useful tips for creating reinforcement drawing in Advance Concrete 2016 developed by Autodesk. Create reinforcement drawing efficiently for manual reinforcement like stirrups, straight bars, polygonal bars, meshes etc.
EPA Nominees Clear Senate Committee, Draw Democrats' Flak
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Democrats' main targets are picks for EPA chemical-safety and air offices
Design culture in Dubai draws increased international attention
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
For many years, the UAE has set the global bar for iconic architecture—pushing the boundaries of aesthetics, technology, and delivery. With the articulation of the UAE Vision 2021 by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, that bar of excellence has been set even higher, ensuring that future design and development within the UAE be advanced through a framework of sustainability. And not only environmental sustainability, but also economic and cultural sustainability
The Benefit of Design/Build Phase I Drawings
Wolgast Corporation Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2014
Early on, when we’re discussing the benefits of Design/Build with those who are skeptical, they have a difficult time accepting that they need to pay the nominal fee for the preliminary drawings (Phase I Design) so we can estimate the construction budget.
A useful video tutorial on drawing Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagram
Construction Cost Estimating
OCTOBER 5, 2016
This construction article briefly demonstrates how to draw SFD and BMD. This video focuses on graphical approach to demonstrate how analysis of a simply supported beam is prepared and drawing is made for shear force and Bending moment diagram.
EPA Nominees Clear Senate Committee, Draw Democrats' Flak
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Democrats' main targets are picks for EPA chemical-safety and air offices
Revit Conferences Draw Near
Revit OpEd
MAY 18, 2011
Are you attending one, the other, or both conferences this year? Planning to attend but haven't registered yet? Time is "running out"! RTCAUS 2011 is one week away in Goldcoast, Australia. So little time left to register that you'll have to register on-site if you don't do it quick. RTCUSA 2011 is just one month away. Come to Huntington Beach California to spend three days with other Revit users, getting your fill of information and meeting and greeting!
Who Owns the Architect’s Drawings?
Construction Lawyer Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Often, contractors will need to prepare “shop drawings” to show specific details of the work they are to perform. Such shop drawings also require that the contractor have a license to use the architect’s plans. When an owner hires an architect to design a project, the parties often have misconceptions about who owns the plans. This subject is more complicated that it may seem.
How to draw SFD and BMD of one sided overhand beam
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 13, 2017
This construction video provides some useful guidelines for creating the drawing of SFD and BMD for one sided overhanding beam with point loads. Shear force and bending moment diagrams are represented as SFD and BMD.
DebunkTheBIM: How well can you tell? (?If the drawings in front-of.
DebunkTheBIM
APRIL 9, 2012
How well can you tell? (…If the drawings in front-of you have been produced via 2D or 3D methods?). The moment you are exposed to drawings (hard or soft copies) you become extremely vulnerable to them. Give me a couple of sheets of your drawings and I’ll tell who you are!
Step by Step Video Tutorial How to Create Shop Drawings and Rebar Schedules in Autodesk Revit 2015.
BIM & Beam
AUGUST 1, 2014
This video provides insight into how to use the Revit tools in the best way for creating complete shop drawings and final rebar schedules. Take a look at the partitioning, the numbering, the bar presentation, the multi-rebar annotation tools and more in action
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