Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
Advertising is one of the most expensive elements in the marketing mix, whether print, broadcast or online. And because of the fickle and subjective nature of advertising, seemingly great ideas can flop, while unexpected approaches surprise even the most experienced marketers. With all financial investment at stake, it makes sense to gain insight into customer reaction.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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HardHatChat
NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Anyone who knows me knows I love to talk about commercial construction trends and share the latest commercial construction news. Still, even I get a little nervous when it comes to networking events – especially if it’s an event I haven’t been to before.So as I entered the recent Construction Writers Association awards dinner (in San Antonio) to accept Hard Hat Chat’s award for 2011 best blog, I kept the following in mind: Everyone wants to network, so don’t forget your business cards and don’t
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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Carol Hagen
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Students at the Del E Webb School of Construction are all thinking of their future. Earlier this week they all had a unique opportunity to learn how to leverage LinkedIn on the Arizona State University campus. Sixteen freshman through graduate students filled the workshop wanting to know how to attract employers to their profile, showcase their activities, and for 15, ultimately launch their project management career in construction.
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Constructonomics
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
I would have loved to explain to Andy Rooney in 1978, when he started doing his bit for 60 Minutes, the whole blog phenomenon. I’d have to start with explaining the internet, email, laptops, and worst of all, the extinction of the typewriter. There would be no better sight than to see those eyebrows go up and down as I tried to explain to him what has happened with those machines with an apple on the side. .
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
HOME |. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. LAW |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. FLEET |. SAFETY |. GREEN. Topics. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Insurance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Security. Equipment Management.
Chianelli Estimating
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Does the owner benefit from the lowest bid? Not always. . Scenario: A company needs to expand it’s facility. Their accounting department has established a project budget that can not be exceeded and, if adhered to, the project is feasible. The committee agreed that minimizing design and consultant fees would leave more for constructing the building.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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DebunkTheBIM
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
DebunkTheBIM. I am a manager of construction information, tools and people. I believe that hands-on manipulating of project information by all project participants is the key to achieving any meaningful improvement of the AEC industry operating within the post-gambling-era. I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, November 10, 2011.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
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Chianelli Estimating
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
So bid day has come and gone. You’ve won that project and succeeded in achieving your goal. All the hours of estimating and project analysis have paid off. The sweet smell of success is in the air and you can now take a deep breath, right? Wrong. Yes, all those efforts have paid off and you have that euphoric feeling, however this is no time to relax.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
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Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic. Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Spreadsheet based Quantity Takeoffs Sheets. Cost Estimating Software’s built in Quantity Takeoff feature allows you to perform detailed Item quantity calculations in spreadsheet based Quantity Takeoff Sheets. The QTO Sheet to the right is a simple example of how the total volume for a number of trenches within a Project can be quickly and accurately calculated.
Revit OpEd
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Daniel Stine teamed up with Aaron Hansen to write a new book with a focus on Interior Design. The formal title is "Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012" and is published by SDC (Schroff Development Corporation). They are offering a nice sample chapter on Materials if you want to get a better sense of the book. From the book's description: "The overall premise of the book is to learn Revit Architecture while developing the interior of a two story law office.
Chianelli Estimating
NOVEMBER 9, 2011
This was the project you wanted; no needed. You’ve heard about the project coming for sometime now and it’s here. You have a great working relationship with all the players; the Architect, Inspectors, Fire Marshall and you know the owner well. It is perfectly suited for your company, right in your wheelhouse, ideally located and there for the taking. .
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
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Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic. Thursday, November 10, 2011. Electrical Estimating Takeoff Sheet. Electrical Takeoff will provide the most accurate takeoff specifically designed for your company. We can do this by using the best estimator and database, which is continually updated. Make note of building feeders when doing your take-off and preparing an electrical estimate.
DebunkTheBIM
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
Imagine this: A building yet-to-be built. (can’t really give you pictures due to confidentiality but this should not take away from the story as the numbers talk here better than most pictures would); Commercial high-rise, numerous basements, podium, a split tower with a dozen or-so floors. My interest is still at the bottom basement level. There are 114 columns to this floor.
Revit OpEd
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
There have been a few threads at AUGI and Revitforum.org alike that discuss an error like this one. The folks at Autodesk support have apparently pinned the cause down and are now offering a solution via a post at The Revit Clinic yesterday morning. Here's the text of their post. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ This post is contributed by Niranjan Kamath who supports Revit on our team in India.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic. Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Materials Estimator in Builder Estimating Software. Materials estimators come in many different shapes and sizes, everything from the old salty hand to six-figure software programs. However, right in the middle is one of the best options, construction Takeoff and Estimating Software.
Help Everybody Everyday
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Ok, where was I? Oh yeah…. I had made a lot of effort on the website. I created an rfp, shortlisted firms, interviewed, and checked references. But I was left with no feasible designer, no idea of what it would cost, and no website. Initial Design Concepts. I knew one of the major sticking points would be design. We argue about what looks good to no end.
Revit OpEd
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
From the BLAUGI site. The AUGI Board is composed of nine directors elected on a rotating basis for three-year terms by the membership of Autodesk Users Group International (AUGI). The board includes professionals from varying locations worldwide who use, train and support the varying products of Autodesk software. Each year the Nomination & Elections Committee and the AUGI Board strive to include candidates that represent diverse interests and global perspectives.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. Home News Videos Tips Building Building Bye Laws Building Materials Aggregates Cement Wood Building Tips Buildings Green Buildings Flooring Formwork/Shuttering Paints & Decoratives Skyscrappers Smart Materials Concrete Concrete Admixtures Concrete Cracks Crack Repair Concrete Durability Concrete Properties Concrete Types Fibre reinforced Fire Proo
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DebunkTheBIM
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
DebunkTheBIM. I am a manager of construction information, tools and people. I believe that hands-on manipulating of project information by all project participants is the key to achieving any meaningful improvement of the AEC industry operating within the post-gambling-era. I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Friday, November 11, 2011.
CAD Shack
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011. Linked Models Disappear when using Remote Desktop Connection. When using remote desktop to access my PC to deliver training, I have been bummed in the past to notice that linked modeled objects did not show up on the display screen. They are there, and if I went back to my PC I could see them. In fact, if I selected a window, Revit would tell me that I have selected objects.
Revit OpEd
NOVEMBER 9, 2011
In October of 2009 I wrote a post that explains the way Revit determines the parameter From Room and To Room settings. This is just an echo of it because I've seen a few mentions of the issue lately elsewhere on the "internets". There's a video too!
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