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Construction Estimating: Manual Counting Ends with Visual Search

Carol Hagen

Construction Estimators have been spending much of their estimating time counting electrical recepticals, sprinkler heads, and trees. The estimating take-off process has just been revolutionized with Bluebeam Revu 11′s Visual Search. Manual counting has ended for the estimator. Watch the video.

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Augmented Reality Now: How 3D Visualization is Changing the Construction Industry

Carol Hagen

With the advent of all of these technologies put together into portable devices like the iPhone and iPad, not to mention Android based solutions like the Galaxy class phones and new Galaxy Tab, data now meets visualization in a way never imagined. ”

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BIM and the Estimator

Cassell Construction Estimating

I’ve been asked by one of my industry software provider friends to write a piece on the current state of Building Information Modeling (BIM), as it relates to estimating in the here and now. The topic has become increasingly relevant as the software driving the standard is evolving quickly. (Or No matter.) It’s truly amazing.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Nomitech introduces CostOS.

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Nomitech just launches the updated version of its Cost Estimating solution, CostOS 4.3. With this new version the estimating professionals will be able to price any phase of an estimate (from cost plan or viability to final bid) on a solitary platform, with implanted BIM. at 5:22 PM.

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The True Value of 3D Modeling for Home Builders

Pro Builder

In a 3D environment, flat plans are brought to life, making it possible to visualize and understand precisely how a home’s design will come together. Tips for Using 3D Digital Models to Visualize and Sell Homes. It’s an accurate representation of the materials used to build a home, which takes the guesswork out of estimating.” .

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Civil 3D Quantity Takeoff

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. AutoCAD Civil 3D helps civil engineers explore more what-if scenarios and optimize project performance with visualization and analysis tools such as geospatial and storm water analysis, quantity-takeoff, and interactive 3D simulations. A pioneer company in construction estimating. at 11:12 AM.

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How To Prepare A Construction Plan

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A construction plan is a detailed document, both written and visual which outlines how you will complete a project or portion of one. The intent of a construction plan at the start of a construction project or during the estimating phase is to assist the team in understanding the companies approach to building the project.

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