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Substitute materials: Weighing pros and cons in exterior restoration

Construction Specifier

Existing is the material that is currently present, original is the material used when the building was constructed. Must the material come from the original source, such as a particular quarry or shop, and does it need to be fabricated the same way? The next important terms are “existing” versus “original” versus “historic.”

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What Are As Built Drawings?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Including changes in sizing, materials, dimensions, location, installation, fabrication and so on. Recording any changes made as a result of final inspection. High-quality information can be used, as well as updated, for teams to visualize components and products in a facility when they have to make repairs or conduct maintenance.

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5 Ways Leading Contractors Keep Their Clients Happy

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In construction, every project is different and presents its own set of challenges. Along with software, leading contractors embrace technologies that speed efficiencies, such as pre-fabrication, drones and robotics. Keep it Simple (and Visual). Avoid Negative Incidents.

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Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Future of Visual Progress Tracking and Documentation in Construction. Use cases presented by industry leaders. Not only will you learn about MEP coordination from the subcontractor’s perspective, you’ll also discover how to use Revit and Fabrication CADMEP to achieve a high level of detail in the coordination process.

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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

Building Information Management

Unfortunately, too much emphasis has been placed upon 3-D visualization and other technology components vs. the process of life-cycle management. While some could argue that some issues are better left unsaid, it is not at any one interest to continue to pretend as everything is right and thus failed to present our side of the case.

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2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In 2023, the construction industry grappled with the lingering effects of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and ever-present labor shortages —a narrative that has become all too familiar. There is a significant opportunity to do risk-based inspections with this technology moving forward by providing accurate measurements and data."

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2023 Construction Trends: 23+ Experts Share Insight

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This will help with remote visual project progress tracking. . AI will be able to use visual recognition technology that can identify different trades (i.e., I believe the future of the construction industry will be one driven by pre-fabrication and modular construction building methods. drywall, piping, ductwork, etc.)