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.
Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management
Construction Marketing
APRIL 11, 2023
But it has also changed the way in which project managers do their jobs. With this in mind, keep reading for 5 innovative approaches to industrial construction project management in 2023. Modern projects are incorporating building information management (BIM) software. It streamlines scheduling.
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What are As-Built Drawings and Why are they Important?
The Constructor
OCTOBER 16, 2020
An as-built drawing is defined as a drawing created and submitted by a contractor after completing the project. Due to some specific inevitable.
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Secrets of a structural engineer
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Secrets of a structural engineer 0 dbarista Fri, 09/08/2023 - 11:54 Engineers Walter P Moore's Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA, offers tips and takeaways for young—and veteran—structural engineers in the AEC industry. Below is a summary of the presentation “Secrets of a Structural Engineer” that I gave to the students.
New Asset Features to Boost Progress Tracking on 2D Drawings
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 10, 2023
A survey by the resource management firm Planview found that teams without integrated or centralized tools lose as many as 20 hours a month. Multiple assets can also be made quickly when drawing on a sheet. From there, the subcontractor can simply go into the 2D drawing and trace all walls they need to install.
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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2024
Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. Collaborate with clients, construction managers, and other professionals to bring architectural visions to life. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety.
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Getting buy-in from the field for digital project management
Fieldwire
JANUARY 23, 2024
Switching from paper blueprints to shared digital drawings unlocks incredible opportunities to digitize our workflows. Not only does it greatly simplify drawing and revision management, it enables the ability to use greatly improved digital workflows for things like submittals , requests for information , change orders , and task management.
Behind the Build: Interview with Mostafa Saber, BIM & Design Manager at Diamond Developers
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 10, 2024
We sat down with Mostafa Saber , BIM & Design Manager at Diamond Developers as he walked us through his career journey, the challenges he faces while modernising and his vision for the future of construction. From X architects, I moved to Diamond Developers as a Client Representative Design Manager.
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Construction project management 101 – Checklist
Lets Build
APRIL 15, 2020
The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. Construction Management 101. The basics. Initiation.
Civil Engineering Software | List of Civil Engineering Software | List of Engineering Software
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Introduction of Civil Engineer Software: There is multifarious software accessible which are utilized in Civil Engineering. The Civil Engineering Softwares are surging manifold day by day. Here could be a list of SOFTWARE which are outrageously employed by many Civil Engineers all round the world. Software for Surveying.
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New Asset Features to Boost Progress Tracking on 2D Drawings
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 19, 2023
A survey by the resource management firm Planview found that teams without integrated or centralized tools lose as many as 20 hours a month. Multiple assets can also be made quickly when drawing on a sheet. From there, the subcontractor can simply go into the 2D drawing and trace all walls they need to install.
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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. Tender drawings & specifications play an important role in the post contract phase to manage variations.
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What Is Transportation Engineering | Major Disciplines of Transportation Engineering | What Do Transportation Engineers Do
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
What Is Transportation Engineering? Transportation Engineering is a branch of civil engineering which deals with the planning , designing , operation, and maintenance of an efficient and safe transportation system. Major Disciplines of Transportation Engineering. What Do Transportation Engineers Do?
Three Easy Steps to Building a Commercial Building
Wolgast Corporation
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Three-Phases to Design-Build Construction: Preliminary Design and Estimating Detailed Construction Drawings and Bidding Construction Step One/Phase I – Preliminary Design and Estimating In this First Step or Phase our Architect develops plans based on a needs analysis meeting with the building owner and representatives for a nominal fee.
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Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software. 4BT-CE Building in Cloud – Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software – Independent, Objective, Best Value. The data for every building is stored in a constantly accessible and manageable online archive. Document Management. Project Management.
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Progress tracking and document management: How general contractors use Fieldwire
Fieldwire
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Instead of general contractors walking around with bulky binders and heavy laptops, what we see is their phones being used as a management tool. To improve efficiency and avoid rework , general contractors are increasingly turning to construction management apps. Photo and video storage Simone Sortini, site engineer for Italy-based So.SL
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. Architects Building Owner On the Drawing Board Contractors Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Facility Managers Museums'
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How Autodesk Build Became a Project Manager Favorite
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 19, 2022
Wilson, a construction management firm out of St. Wilson into PlanGrid Unlimited but also started explaining this new construction management software that we hadn’t released yet–Autodesk Build. We were discussing the gaps they wanted to close in their project management process. The feedback from Project Managers slowed.
5 Ways to Simplify Complex Project Management Tasks
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 28, 2022
Project management is tough. As simple as it sounds, having the right information in front of you is essential to managing the stress of a project management role,” shares Esteban Coralles , Manager, Technical Solutions at Autodesk and a former construction project manager. “As
What Is Construction Management?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 13, 2022
Construction management is a term used to describe a service provided by construction managers (CMs), who are there to manage a project’s schedule and quality. Jump to sections: What Is Construction Management? Key Functions of a Construction Manager. Key Functions of a Construction Manager.
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Construction Document Information Management
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 7, 2017
Construction Document Information Management is central to productivity improvement. Construction Document Information Management. Imagine the ability to rapidly organize data and leverage mobile tools to enable access to, and the management of, actionable, standardized, defensible information… anytime and anywhere.
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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. They can be drawings for windows, roofing assemblies, storefronts, etc.
What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. They can be drawings for windows, roofing assemblies, storefronts, etc.
Stok Draws Senior Leadership Additions to Rapidly Expanding Team
Stok
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Denver (February 23, 2021) – Stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces the additions of Vice President of Project and Construction Management Emmy So and Director of Client Solutions Adam Guli. Emmy So, VP Project and Construction Management, Stok.
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stok Draws Senior Leadership Additions to Rapidly Expanding Team
Stok
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Denver (February 23, 2021) – stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces the additions of Vice President of Project and Construction Management Emmy So and Director of Client Solutions Adam Guli. Emmy So, VP Project and Construction Management, stok.
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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide
Lets Build
AUGUST 18, 2023
To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. They can be drawings for windows, roofing assemblies, storefronts, etc.
Behind the Build: Interview with Trever White, Group Manager at Toyota Motor North America
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 20, 2023
We recently had the chance to interview Trever White , Group Manager - Digital Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering at Toyota Motor North America. In our conversation, Trever shares insights into Toyota's unique approach to bridging the gap between engineering, manufacturing, and IT. I've been with the company for 24 years.
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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. So these design drawings can be categorized as: • Feasibility studies. Concept drawings.
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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust
HardHatChat
AUGUST 28, 2018
In a best-case scenario, a general contractor budgets a job based on thorough architectural and engineered drawings that encompass not only the client’s design intent, but also careful planning for everything from mechanical systems to cosmetic finishes. Getting Too Specific on Specifications. Competitively Bidding the Project.
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Construction Project Manager Field Guide
cnstrctr
AUGUST 10, 2019
When I first started my career in the construction industry I had no idea what a construction project manager was or did. So what exactly is a construction project manager and what do they do on a project? A construction project manager is someone who is responsible for the execution of a construction project.
Turn your pen-and-paper sketches into digital drawings in seconds with this nifty gadget [video]
BD+C
MAY 29, 2014
It isn''t exactly news that technology now allows us to draw and write digitally, but that usually involves the use of a tablet PC and a stylus. This pen is equipped with a permanent ring-magnet that tracks your writing or drawing, and automatically transfers it to a connected computer or tablet.
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6 Easy Wins for a Project Manager Using Our No-Code Integration Platform
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
ACC Connect is a no-code platform that allows project engineers, project managers and VDC managers to connect hundreds of common SaaS applications to Autodesk Construction Cloud. With ACC Connect, a project manager can configure integrations that work around their business needs, not the other way around. .
Must-Have Knowledge for Civil Engineers | Civil Basic Knowledge
CivilJungle
MAY 11, 2020
We know the civil engineering line different work different parts of basic knowledge. Drawing Points to Remember for Civil Site Engineer. QA /QC Points to Remember for Civil Site Engineer. Billing / Site Points to Remember for Civil Site Engineer. Drawing Points to Remember for Civil Site Engineer.
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Behind the Build: Interview with Mark Decker, Sr. Manager of BIM at CDM Smith
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 1, 2022
BIM Managers carry the burden of having to make clear, quick, and concise decisions. For Mark Decker , Senior Manager of Building Information Modeling (BIM) at CDM Smith , it’s choosing and leveraging the right technology to enable him, his firm, and his clients to reach or exceed expected outcomes. Manager of BIM.
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Scaffold turned into giant IKEA bag at McLaren site
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 25, 2023
The installation comprises of six fully engineered offset frames provided by Embrace. Five of these carry a silhouette line drawing of the building itself, complete with the highly recognisable Westminster City Council street nameplates in their original positions. ”
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LEAN Job Order Contracting – What Public Sector Facilities Professionals Need to Know
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 15, 2021
All the tools and support services to implement and manage LEAN Job Order Contracting for any public sector organization are now available within the 4BT-PEP JOC Knowledge-based Information Management System. Do you manage your JOC Program directly versus outsource management to a JOC Consultant?
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222 Everything you need for building and project management
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 28, 2018
Data security and permissions are regulated by AEC (Architectural, Engineering and Construction) tailored workgroups. All Project Management, Asset Management and Facility Management activities are always updated and available wherever you are so you can make the right decision at the right time. Project Management.
Behind the Build: Interview with Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at PENTA Building Group
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at The PENTA Building Group, exemplifies this trait incredibly well. As for me, I’m in the VDC department, specializing in construction management, BIM, and construction technology. Walk us through your career and what led you to become VDC Project Manager.
What is RFI in Construction?
The Constructor
JUNE 20, 2022
A request for information (RFI) is a formal written process undertaken during a construction project to clarify information like plans, drawings,
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How to Make Better Quantity Takeoffs?
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Quantity takeoff in construction estimates the quantities for a contract from the drawings and construction plans to forecast the upcoming.
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How to Avoid 3 Common Commercial Construction Scheduling Delays
HardHatChat
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Delays on Shop Drawings. As soon as we’re awarded the contract for a commercial construction project, we immediately award the job to our subcontractors and release them to start creating shop drawings.
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An Employee Centric Digital Transformation Journey with SBE
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 19, 2023
With a history spanning over 30 years, construction and engineering firm SBE has consistently embraced innovation to deliver exceptional projects. Belgium-based SBE creates innovative civil engineering and electromechanical solutions for projects worldwide. With the HR team, new roles were established, such as the role of BIM Engineer.
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97 What should be the qualities for becoming a successful civil engineer
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
In order to become a successful civil engineer, the following qualities are essential :- 1. TESTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS: An efficient civil engineer should be well versed with various test methods of building materials. Therefore, as a civil engineer, one should possess adequate knowledge with these tests to carry on at the job site.
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What should be the qualities for becoming a successful civil engineer
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 18, 2018
In order to become a successful civil engineer, the following qualities are essential :- 1. TESTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS: An efficient civil engineer should be well versed with various test methods of building materials. Therefore, as a civil engineer, one should possess adequate knowledge with these tests to carry on at the job site.
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