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How to Do a Takeoff in Construction: A Step-by-Step Guide   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A construction takeoff is a process of listing and measuring the materials required for the project to calculate the cost to complete it. In practice, construction takeoffs are incredibly detailed documents that outline the specific types of materials required, along with their measurements and pricing. What exactly is in a takeoff?

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Trade coordination: how to coordinate technical teams on site efficiently without BIM

LetsBuild

Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project. In this case, you can use the plan vs actual data comparison tool to track your performance and power your team. Book a demo or get a free trial to learn more about our powerful solution.

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The Evolution and Impact of the Best Construction Management Software: A Comprehensive Analysis with a Spotlight on 2024’s Top 5 Solutions

iField Smart

Reporting and Analytics: CMS generates comprehensive reports and dashboards, offering insights into project progress, performance metrics, and potential risks. Data security and privacy are also paramount concerns, particularly with cloud-based solutions, necessitating robust security measures.

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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. The CIC BIM Protocol is a contract document for use with any standard building contract. Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie). CIC BIM Protocol. Clash Rendition. Earned Value Analysis.

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The Power of One

Viewpoint Construction Technology

These systems trade the flexibility for contractors to build out technology stacks for their organization and scale as they grow for a more integrated experience. A highly-secure operating environment, with the latest cloud security measures, validated by third-party defense cyber warfare experts. Welcome to ViewpointOne.

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Construction Industry Events 2024: Building Successful Partnerships

Building Radar

Attending industry events is crucial for building successful partnerships, staying updated on the latest trends, and discovering new business opportunities. This article highlights some of the top events and explains how tools like Building Radar can enhance your experience and effectiveness in leveraging these opportunities.

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Top 5 reasons rework is witnessed during construction

iField Smart

As projects tend to get delayed, work performed in haste results in low-quality construction and further dragging construction behind proposed timelines. Construction activities performed non-sequentially can lead to installation issues or reconstruction. Based on a CII report, more than 25% of rework is caused by poor scheduling.