HardHatChat
MAY 18, 2011
Do you know what construction responsibilities fall to a tenant and landlord in a build-to-suit space? While I think everyone in the retail industry likes to hear news that 2011 retail sales are up – as it usually means new retail construction projects are in the pipeline – it’s still tough for shopping center landlords to make deals work with retail tenants.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 17, 2011
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Carol Hagen
MAY 19, 2011
The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) held their 2011 Annual Conference earlier this week and I must say those attending came out ahead. It’s not just the CPE credits and the speakers, but the networking that goes on that makes this such a success. Here are a few takeaways from the sessions, happenings and social events. The Chapter Summit was great and packed tightly with discussions, feedback and education.
Constructonomics
MAY 15, 2011
Believe it or not a contractor has been indicted for fraud for stealing over $30 million from clients over ten years. And guess where it happened – that’s right, New York City. . The company was Lehr Construction Corp. and they had a nifty little scheme set up with about six subcontractors with whom they were “in bed” It was nifty, until of course, they got caught. .
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Green Building Law Update
MAY 18, 2011
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SAB Magazine
MAY 20, 2011
Among the many factors that helped advance the sustainable design movement in Canada over the last decade was the realization that the construction and operation of buildings accounted for almost 40% of our annual GHG emissions. Not surprisingly this realization initially translated into a building-focused approach to resource and energy conservation.
Revit OpEd
MAY 18, 2011
A little birdie told me that we might be seeing another release of Vasari in the not too distant future. Hopefully the birdie isn't a canary in a coal mine?! Here's a video preview!
Green Building Law Update
MAY 17, 2011
DebunkTheBIM
MAY 20, 2011
Was it a rhetorical question even when I started with this blog? A third into my self-imposed timeframe, I am inclined to state that BIM is really going to be neither, it will fizzle out totally or at best turn into something quite different. NewBIM practitioners will want to distance themselves from the past (BIMs), so it will be called something quite different.
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SAB Magazine
MAY 20, 2011
The new Native Child and Family Services of Toronto [NCFST] consolidates social and culture-based services for aboriginal children and families within an existing 2,800m2 office building in the heart of downtown Toronto.
Revit OpEd
MAY 16, 2011
Via Help : Parts can be created from: Foundation Slabs Floors (no shape editing) Walls (not stacked or curtain walls) Ceilings Roofs (that do not have ridge lines) This last item, roofs, is the focus of this post. I find that if a roof ever had a slope, causing a ridge/valley line to appear, it will not activate the Create Parts tool even if the slope no longer exists.
Green Building Law Update
MAY 19, 2011
DebunkTheBIM
MAY 19, 2011
A sister question to the: “. Prescriptive/Specification-based BIM.” one. I do advocate for building owners to employ independent BIM advisors. If this became standard practice, it’d do a lot of good to AEC. Would call an end to bluffing and document stuffing that is going on now. Keep everyone on their toes, making sure that they concentrate on what matters, stay alert and ready to respond.
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Julian Construction
MAY 17, 2011
Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « How to Maintain Your Foundation | Main. | Julian Construction Offers House Leveling In Los Angeles Area » 05/17/2011.
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!
DebunkTheBIM
MAY 18, 2011
“Your theory is rubbish! I have the perfect draughtsman – he knows what I want in the design even before I think of it.” Advises a friend of mine, an HVAC engineer with significant experience under his belt. He could be right, but one cannot possibly build a business on this. “What if the draughtsman departs?” – I ask “I find another one just as good” – he says.
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Do
MAY 19, 2011
skip to main | skip to sidebar. dont think: Do Revit. My journal of work in Revit as part of a 600+ member architecture firm. Thursday, May 19, 2011. Fun Tech. Jim Balding ( The Ant Group ) has posted up a demo he was apparently running at a trade show recently of what I consider some really fun tech. If youve been in a Lego store recently youve probably seen this, and Autodesk demoed something similar a couple of years ago at an AU keynote.
Revit OpEd
MAY 17, 2011
SAuBIM Code Calcs v1.0 is a code compliance tool to help deal with toilet room and fixture documentation. Revit doesn't permit showing calculated values in tags so this application is intended to smooth the way to calculate and document what is required. From the site: snip SAuBIM – Code Calcs v1.0 for Autodesk® Revit® Architecture is a compact, easy to use, and time saving program.
Green Building Law Update
MAY 18, 2011
DebunkTheBIM
MAY 17, 2011
F or AEC to improve, the delegated capturing/modifying of design information should be totally eliminated. The ‘delegated info manipulation’ is me saying nicely that I do not like the concept of ‘marking up’ drawings for someone else to implement. This practice is totally unsustainable and should go. Marker-upper = Hands off consultant. Dangerous! Please note, I promote the concept of eliminating double (multiple) handling of information before it gets solidified on a progress as opposed to advo
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PSMJ Resources
MAY 17, 2011
PSMJ’s latest quarterly survey shows optimism continuing to grow While pockets of contradiction surely remain, there is no denying that overall confidence and optimism in the A/E marketplace is gaining momentum. In fact, according to the latest Quarterly Market Trends (QMT) report from PSMJ Resources, Inc., firm leaders haven’t been this confident going into a second quarter since 2007.
Revit OpEd
MAY 16, 2011
I left the RTC post up for a few days to improve the odds of someone seeing and voting. Sorry to go "silent" in order to allow for that. Over the weekend I saw a high of 156 votes but was shocked this morning to only see 92. Apparently Google (Blogger) has been having some issues with polls losing votes over the last few months. At least there are numerous posts regarding this at Blogger help.
Constructor Marketing that Works
MAY 19, 2011
'Contractor Marketing That Works. HVAC Marketing, Plumbing marketing, Electrical contractor marketing can be tough. Your technical expertise tends to blur the importance of getting and keeping customers to actually PAY for that skill. Thats why weve assembled the best plumbing, electrical and hvac marketing strategies onto one site. Youll find info on Yellow Page ads, Customer Retention Newsletters, HVAC Marketing PowerPacks, Marketing Plans, plus sites for dozens of free contractor marketing re
DebunkTheBIM
MAY 16, 2011
Known as a strong critic of many things-digital, one would rightly expect from me to condemn Blogger. Actually, I feel sincere sympathy. There’s of course the question of how wise it is for many effected companies to build their entire businesses on something that can easily fail? Not very wise – though if one gets too cautious, one needs to take into account that electricity can (and does) fail, gas, oil and other commodities can disappear too.
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PSMJ Resources
MAY 16, 2011
There are 10 specific qualities that all great leaders possess. Most of these qualities can be learned to some degree of competency, and can certainly be improved upon with consistent focus. 1.Passion to work for reasons that go beyond money or status. Leaders work the long hours because they “love the chase.” They want to make the difference. They have the desire to lead. 2.Love of learning and an appetite for knowledge.
Revit OpEd
MAY 19, 2011
I suppose the word is getting out when a blogger ( Revit3D ) that is attending the Revit conference in the USA (RTCUSA) manages to let people know about this before the conference marketing committee members do? Three enterprising fans of the conference have conspired to create an iPhone, iPad app for the Australasia conference that begins next week.
CAD Shack
MAY 18, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Revit Viewer. The 2012 version of Revit products has an included Viewer that allows printing. To dig it out, go to what used to be called the Start button, pick All Programs , then Autodesk , Revit MEP 2012 , and pick the viewer. You can also right click and drag it out to the desktop. When it starts you will get the following warning, telling you that it will not save or save as, and it wont plot once you make a change.
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