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Revit OpEd: Egress Path Options

Revit OpEd

In 2006 I demonstrated (at Autodesk University) the then new line based family type by explaining how we could use it to document egress path requirements also known as exiting plans. Site Information. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership.

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Productive Construction – Traits of Collaboration

Job Order Contracting

The good news is that any public sector entity can reduce waste and save 30%-40% of its resources through the implementation of robust processes that integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery across internal and external teams. Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery System Performance is CRITICAL to Improving Productivity.

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Trends in Construction: 3 Ways Technology is Changing Commercial Construction

HardHatChat

The use of technology and apps for daily construction reporting, sharing photos and scheduling look-aheads has become common practice on today’s commercial construction job sites. In those days, if someone needed you while you were on a job site or at a meeting, they paged you and you ran to the nearest pay phone to return the call.

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Cutting-edge construction system traces its beginnings back to Purdue

Civil + Structural Engineer

The steel modules can be fabricated off site and brought into any construction layout and connected as needed. The earliest work on SpeedCore was in 2006 and funded at Purdue. There are additional plans for high-rise buildings using SpeedCore this year and in the future.

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ARCHITECTURE FIRM AO EXPANDS LEADERSHIP WITH APPOINTMENT OF NEW PARTNER, PRINCIPAL & SIX SENIOR ASSOCIATES   

Civil + Structural Engineer

Scott Jones has been named Partner, joining AOs leadership team, and marking a significant milestone in his career with the firm since 2006. She has dedicated 17 of her 20-year career to AO, responsible for the programming and planning of many of the firms most acclaimed and award-winning high-density multifamily and mixed-use projects.

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Revit OpEd: Reference Planes and Wall Closure

Revit OpEd

These adjustments change the 3D model, not just the 2D plan-view. In plan you get something like this. Site Information. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. Search This Blog and Others Listed on this site. YUZU Site Measuring.

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Revit OpEd: Revit 2013 - View Types

Revit OpEd

It is now possible to create new view types for all views except for area plans and sheet. This means you can create your own versions of floor plans according to discipline or perhaps design phase. We have actually been able to do this with Area plans for some time, in a way. Site Information. Tuesday, May 15, 2012.