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How Autodesk Build Became a Project Manager Favorite

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We were discussing the gaps they wanted to close in their project management process. Wilson is a well-oiled machine generating over $200 million a year in revenue–referring to the way they do business as “The S. The breakthroughs that turned Project Managers into Autodesk Build enthusiasts. Wilson Way”.

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Construction blueprints 101: What you need to know

Lets Build

Construction blueprints (also known as construction plans or construction drawings) are two-dimensional drawings that contain all the details that are needed for a project. Historically, blueprints were literally blueprints and were made to reproduce technical drawings through a contact print process on light-sensitive paper.

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BIM Dimensions 101: 3D, 4D, 5D,6D, 7D, 8D, & Beyond

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A BIM dimension refers to the different levels of information or data integration within a BIM model. Think of it as the much more evolved version of the 2D drawing; while drawings consist of an X and Y-axis, 3D BIM adds another dimension: the Z-axis. If you're feeling perplexed with all things BIM, this guide has you covered.

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What’s the difference between RFIs, Submittals and Specifications?

Fieldwire

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

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More than a Dozen New Autodesk Build Releases You Should Know in July

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across document management, project management, cost management, and quality and safety. Sheets | Full Content Search Improvements – Previously in May, we enabled content search within a drawing for new projects.

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QA and QC in Construction

Fieldwire

Although both work towards the delivery of a final product that meets the project’s specifications and customer’s expectations, they arrive at the outcome in two very different ways. Quality Assurance (QA), refers to the implementation of proactive processes that aim to prevent defects. It is an important process. Watch Course

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JOC TASK ORDER Process Overview – USACE

Job Order Contracting

A Job Order Contract involved Projects and/or Task Orders. Each Project requires at least one Task Order. Entities/people involved in a JOC Program at a Project or Task Order levels include: client/building user, project managers, awarded JOC contractor, contracting officer/contracting officer representative, others as required.