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The True Value of 3D Modeling for Home Builders

Pro Builder

The True Value of 3D Modeling for Home Builders. More than a marketing tool, 3D modeling can save time and money by providing greater accuracy. For an increasing number of them, this transition entails moving from two-dimensional (2D) drawings to three-dimensional (3D) digital modeling. The Path to 3D Modeling.

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Structural Engineering for Architects – An unique handbook for structural engineers & newbie architects

Construction Cost Estimating

William McLean, Pete Silver (teacher at the School of Architecture and the Built Environment at the University of Westminster) and Peter Evans (Technical Director at the London office of consulting engineers MLM) have written an exclusive ebook that can streamline structural design and analysis processes for Structural Engineers.

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Structural Mechanics: Modelling and Analysis of Frames and Trusses – An exclusive e-book for structural engineers

Construction Cost Estimating

Karl-Gunnar Olsson and Ola Dahlblom both published an exclusive e-book for structural engineers. This book is known as Structural Mechanics : Modelling and Analysis of Frames and Trusses. The book analyzes the basic concepts of structural mechanics as well as the modelling and analysis of frame and truss structures.

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety. Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs.

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Your Garage Remodel: How to Make It a (Re)Model of Efficiency

Contractor Connection

Having photographs that suggest the look and function you want to achieve will help you communicate your vision to the contractor, and help the company give you an accurate estimate for the job. Many of the decisions that go into a home remodel or addition are not just design choices; they are structural engineering problems to solve.

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More about design drawings and model planning

Construction Cost Estimating

Generally this process of making plans and producing them is known as technical drawing and a working drawing is a kind of technical drawing where documentation has to be done to build any engineering product or architecture such as civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing etc. and many more.

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Conceptual Estimating is ideal for project feasibility study

Construction Cost Estimating

Owing to high number of design constraints and intricacy of construction a system known as conceptual cost estimation (also referred to as predesign cost estimation ) has been developed to conceptually estimate the costs for construction industries. There are various techniques available for conceptual cost estimation.