BIM & Beam

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Improved rebar modeling : When reinforcing concrete elements, you can now place rebar in any 2D view. Snap to model lines for structural elements : To expedite and improve the modeling workflows, the following snapping enhancements are available for structural elements. You can snap to an imported and non-exploded CAD drawing.

Structural Engineering 63

Structural Engineering Autodesk Revit Engineering 63

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

They also draw from their experiences from previous successfully completed projects to identify savings. In many cases, estimators refer to the project plans, models, and documents, then begin creating the list of materials from there. . Construction software can also make this step easier.

Estimating 105

Estimating Documentation Autodesk Bidding 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

Since its launch just one and half years ago, the software solution has been making a significant impact on how teams across the office and the field collaborate and manage their projects. . Files | Model Browser [coming soon] . RFI | Additional References . Files | Model Browser [coming soon] .

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Autodesk Products Mobility Accounting 105

Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

In construction, a Request For Information (RFI) seeks the clarification of plans, drawings, specifications, and agreements. During the construction process, the contractor encounters a discrepancy between the architectural plans and the structural drawings. Assume that a construction project involves building a new hospital.

Documentation 52

Documentation Drawings Project Management Materials 52

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Will the role grow and change in the future or will it disappear completely in favor of a new model? They see trends toward integrating information better, both with building information modeling (BIM) and drawings, and between teammates. Software and the design process. Mark Dorsey.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2014

Some refer to these risks as "known-unknowns" because the estimator is aware of them, and based on past experience, can even estimate their probable costs. The estimated costs of the known-unknowns is referred to by cost estimators as cost contingency. RSMeans refers to this as, "Price the quantities."

Estimating 45

Estimating Construction Products Overhead 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

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. In the next phase, submittals and shop drawings are reviewed for related systems, and observation and testing are carried out throughout construction.

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Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud users can now export Issues in a BCF file format so the issues can be shared with other BCF compliant software. . When creating or updating an issue from the Issues log, web and mobile users can now place that issue on an existing model, sheet, or file – or – remove its placement.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 24, 2022

One of the best ways to do this is to use construction estimating software. . This article will shed light on the fundamentals of construction estimating software. Jump to sections: What is Construction Estimating Software? How Software Improves Construction Estimating. What is Construction Estimating Software? .

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Estimating Software Software Construction 94

Revit OpEd

MAY 18, 2013

Current users will have a valuable reference to refresh and hone their skills. And everyone can use this practical book to help prepare for the Revit Architecture certification exams. Useful Links: Description Table of Contents Author Information Downloads If you are just getting started out with Revit this book may be just what you need.

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Revit Autodesk Architecture BIM 68

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Quantity take off procedure can be enhanced with BIM as estimate of the quantities are derived from BIM models and the model contains the information on all the objects in the building in addition to their dimensions. QTO can be organized to perform any size estimate and for checking a BIM model for precision.

Visualization 40

Visualization Estimating BIM Software 40

BD+C

APRIL 3, 2023

OTA+ uses current design software and CNC machine tools to both generate and construct conceptually rigorous and formally unique design proposals. It was originally referred to as the imitation game. There are several types of machine learning models that consist of machine learning from certain data sets.

Architecture 105

Architecture Education Modeling IDEA 105

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Quantity take off procedure can be enhanced with BIM as estimate of the quantities are derived from BIM models and the model contains the information on all the objects in the building in addition to their dimensions. QTO can be organized to perform any size estimate and for checking a BIM model for precision.

Visualization 40

Visualization Estimating BIM Software 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

There are several maturity models that describe the degree of maturity of an organization and/or associated projects. The various capability maturity models (CMM) can be applied to virtually any industry or market segment. VersionOne ) 77% of high-performing projects use project management software. CHANGE MANAGEMENT.

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Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

DebunkTheBIM

JULY 26, 2014

This approach is somewhat surprising considering that in most contemporary construction contracts PDF’s as the digital representations of drawings have often higher standing than model files or even DWGs. Then, there is the ‘trace and reference’ command to assist with colours, opacity and the magic slider for interrogation purposes!

BIM 59

BIM ArchiCAD Drawings CAD 59

Do

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

As anyone who has used Revit to model geometry knows it does not really seem to care about "normals", which if youre familiar with most other 3D modeling software you know exactly what Normals are, even in Sketch-Up! To achieve the result in the third image its is all about how you draw the arc that creates the sphere.

Revit 64

Revit Modeling Drawings BIM 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

No one model is perfect; all have benefits and drawbacks. Many methods of project delivery exist, but most are variations of the five models we’ll describe below. When estimating budget, remember that your architect and contractor likely will build some construction software costs into their budgets. Design-Bid-Build (DBB).

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Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Were you always good at drawing and creating digital visualizations or was it something you learned? The software is getting smarter and it’s making the barrier to entry smaller in visualization. The increase in the ease of technology along with the easy of actually using this software definitely has an impact on the industry.

Visualization 52

Visualization Architecture Software Software 52

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2014

Use of smart object/component technologies to enable easier development and maintenance of cost models. Required use of reference cost data across all sectors. Availability of international cost/performance data. Advanced web centric cost data management, sharing, and data reuse.

Estimating 45

Estimating Life Cycle BIM Construction 45

Building Information Management

JUNE 6, 2013

Traditionally, a value that was represented on a drawing may not correctly corresponded with the value within the specification simply due to a ‘typo’ An example being where a ’60 minute fire door’ has been recorded on the drawing but has been recorded as ’90 minutes fire rating’ within the specification.

BIM 51

BIM nemetschek Vectorworks Life Cycle Estimating 51

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2014

Use of smart object/component technologies to enable easier development and maintenance of cost models. Required use of reference cost data across all sectors. Availability of international cost/performance data. Advanced web centric cost data management, sharing, and data reuse.

Estimating 40

Estimating Life Cycle BIM Construction 40

Pro Builder

AUGUST 6, 2021

Project support includes project budgeting assistance, spec editing, and customized model and incentive programs. The DeWalt Mobile Pro app offers basic calculation and reference tools with optional add-ons for customization. Software / SoftPlan. Design software / Chief Architect. Click for more info. . .

Products 98

Products Electrical Design Chief Architect 98

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

For some reason BIM authors (architects, engineers, etc) think that because they create the initial BIM information they have the right to full control and to charge for the BIM model throughout the life of the building. The architect doesn’t model ductwork, they use the mechanical engineer’s model.

BIM 40

BIM Modeling Drawings Agreement 40

Pro Builder

AUGUST 8, 2022

Each of the four new models is characterized by clean lines with organic or geometric influences, and all feature Icera’s high-performance technology and antimicrobial MicroGlaze finish. Shown: Watergen's latest model, Genny, comes with solar panels.) Low-maintenance and energy efficiency models provide long-term value.

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Products Design Electrical Georgia 122

Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2014

A multi-dimensional tool, Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves generating a visual model of the building which also manages data about it, at the design stage, throughout the construction phase and during its working life. However, BIM goes beyond simply switching to new software. What is BIM? Introduction.

BIM 51

BIM Modeling Life Cycle Industrial 51

BIM & Beam

AUGUST 1, 2018

Before we dive in, let’s quickly review the four benefits of BIM for engineers: Combines the versatility of 2D documentation with the higher level of fidelity and accuracy of 3D modeling of steel reinforcement and concrete accessories, with minimal effort to produce both. Revit-model-driven structural-analysis.

Modeling 75

Modeling BIM Concrete Design 75

DebunkTheBIM

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Monday, September 10, 2012. BIM models, BIM data, that's more like it. Does an integrated BIM model of the whole project exist?

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BIM Modeling Drawings Comparison 50

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

As Ive written before , just make it easy to "draw on paper". In this image Ive used the Rotate Project North and picked the reference plane I sketched to mark the East/West bearing I wanted. I had to rotate the text but the tool rotated the reference plane correctly but the massing is unchanged. Content and Software Developers.

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Revit Autodesk Conference Site 60

DebunkTheBIM

JULY 4, 2014

Contrary to what many think – I’m extremely careful when and how I reference people in my writing that have confided in me in any way. Exactly 2 years after the launch of the First BIG BIM programme, the last modeller left, coinciding with their (now abandoned) BIM tools turning 1 year out of date, as nobody bothered upgrading the software.

BIM 50

BIM Management Software Software 50

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

This document is a working and standardized tool intended for parties who wish to draw up the Facility Management agreement within the European Common Market. Normative references. transport); - software (e.g. It offers headings, which are not exhaustive. Provides guidance how to measure, achieve and improve quality in FM.

Management 40

Management Agreement Organization Products 40

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 22, 2011

BOQ is This is assessed from design drawings, applicable for tendering & progress payments by the contractors, for variations and changes and ultimately for statistics, taxation and valuation. They are also asked to make assessment on changes to design or quantities raised with reference to appropriate Bill of Quantities rates.

Estimating 40

Estimating Construction Insurance Statistics 40

Revit Beginners

MARCH 23, 2007

Some people refer to these individuals as Data Managers or Data Leaders. In an Architectural Record article " Getting on Board with Building Information Modeling " Larry Flynn describes a Data Manager as someone "responsible for coordinating the various computer files and models that are integrated into a BIM." David Duarte.

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Revit Management CAD BIM 40

Building Information Management

JULY 20, 2012

For example, the detailed modelling of a toilet flush lever could include many facets and extrusions, and at the early stages of design generic objects have little need for very high levels of detail. In many cases installation information is a reference to NBS workmanship clauses or the manufacturer’s installation guide.

BIM 40

BIM Zoning Modeling Products 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2015

The traditional specification, design,and low bid award delivery system for minor construction or facility modification has the following deficiencies: Specifications and drawings are compiled by designers who often do not have the best construction experience. w o rking drawings. Customer rating of quality of drawings. (1-10).

Contract 40

Contract Arizona Bidding Procurement 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 6, 2022

Autodesk Takeoff is our cloud-based quantification software that allows estimators to create 2D and 3D takeoffs from a single platform. The VDC team can share an enriched 3D model with estimators, who can then work with 3D quantities instead of doing a 2D takeoff alone. .

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Autodesk Estimating Construction Modeling 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 31, 2021

To understand how data insights can inform success outcomes for the construction industry, Scott refers to a framework of Data – Information – Knowledge – Wisdom. The magic of data doesn’t lie in one number or individual stat; it’s about what you can do with a larger set of information. The devil is in the details.

Risk 52

Risk Management Construction Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 28, 2022

Long-time users of AutoCAD software, its teams have since added Autodesk Revit, Autodesk BIM 360 and Autodesk Build to their suite of solutions. Project design drawings and construction plans, as well as machinery and equipment specifications, are just some of the documents being shared and approved much faster within the new system.

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