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DOE Announces Six Finalists in Home Electrification Prize

Pro Builder

They will integrate smart circuit splitters to avoid the need for costly electrical panel upgrades. is developing software to make design and planning of electrification retrofits significantly faster and easier for homeowners and contractors. Category Innovators Remodelers Building Tech Smart Home Products

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Managing Small Construction Projects Using White Boards Vs. Software

Contractor Bookkeeping

As a construction accountant with a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) I love software; however there are times w hen a pencil and paper is better, quicker and more efficient than a piece of software and managing a small construction project is one of them. Make a row for each work area as shown.

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Construction Lead Services-Comparison of Dodge and ConstructConnect

Construction Marketing

Stating it most simply, the biggest change in both Dodge and ConstructConnect has been on the software side. One service may be better for building envelope products while the other have a stronger electrical product information or alternative energy base. In addition, he was Editor-In-Chief of Remodeling magazine at Hanley-Wood.

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Latest software for estimating & designing architectural projects

Construction Cost Estimating

Latest software for estimating & designing architectural projects. This software is ideal for generating floor plans, cost estimates, landscape designs, and masterful 3D illustrations. This software empowers architect to simply choose a general building shape, put up building dimensions, and set up your floors and foundations.

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AU 2023 Day 1: General Session Highlights and Top Construction Sessions

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Being Transgender in the Construction Industry Led by Nicole Akin, VDC Manager, BW Design Group, and facilitator Julianne Ratliff, Electrical Superintendent, Burns and McDonnell, and Lilie Klar, Design Coordinator, Actalent. Brad states that implementation should be treated as a remodel of an entire organization.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

Levelset

If you’re looking to start an electrical business, it’s the perfect time to flip the switch. Industry research shows that the US electrical industry has more than 1 million employees working for 200,000 businesses — and annual revenue exceeding $200 billion. Action item: Create a growth plan for your electrical company.

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

Carol Hagen

Below are a few examples that best illustrate the use of 3D models for various construction tasks like client walk-through, remodel designs, field reviews, and earthwork.