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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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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

While it doesn’t have all of the features of the other options on this list, it’s a great choice for those just starting out with 3D modeling who don’t have the resources to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars upfront. SketchUp: Best simple construction design software. The answer will always be SketchUp.

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Civil Engineering Software | List of Civil Engineering Software | List of Engineering Software

CivilJungle

Software Required for 3d Modeling of Structure/Architecture. SketchUp, hitherto Google Sketchup, is a 3D modeling program for a good range of drawing applications like architectural, interior design, architecture, civil and mechanical engineering, film, and computer game design. #1c. Primavera P6. Autodesk 3ds Max.

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Revit Beginners: Some thoughts on Revit

Revit Beginners

Some people have to be reminded that the project file is a database and like any database the more and accurate information about the project you put into the model the more analytical modeling and scheduling you can get out of the model. Labels: Applications , Families , Practice , Schedules. Google Sketchup.

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Revit Beginners: Cost Estimating

Revit Beginners

If you want to estimate the total cost of the project per square foot then setup an Area Plan scheme and Area schedule: 1. Schedule/Quantities. If you want to estimate the total cost of the project by materials used then setup one of Revits new Material Takeoff Schedules: 1. Schedule/Quantities. Labels: Schedules.

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Revit Beginners: Applications

Revit Beginners

The more accurate the information in your Revit model the more you can do with it. Models from different consultants (who use software other than Revit to model) can be combined for analysis and clash detection. Data can be shared with Primavera and Microsoft Project for project scheduling. Thursday, December 07, 2006.

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Revit Beginners: Communicating your data

Revit Beginners

One of the things Ive learned about Revit that some beginners may not know is that scheduling combined with 2D & 3D representation makes communicating an idea much easier. For instance you can combine custom room schedules with color fill plans (drafting. Labels: Practice , Rendering , Schedules. Google Sketchup.

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