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Top 8 Tools for Construction Document Control  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Projects of all sizes face an overwhelming amount of construction documentation. Legacy pen-and-paper-based systems lead to outdated, disconnected, and even chaotic information. Still, without good digital systems in place, the task of managing all those documents can get very overwhelming and chaotic. .

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ASHRAE provides COVID-19 resources for operating, maintaining HVAC systems

BD+C

ASHRAE has compiled a COVID-19 Preparedness Resources webpage that includes a recently approved position document on Airborne Infectious Diseases.

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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Civil + Structural Engineer

Open to the public four days a week, documents are available for viewing, either digitally in the Main Reading Room or directly in person in the Original Documents Room. Theft concern: Security from the facility includes cameras and restricted access to the Original Documents room where staff members monitor visitors’ movements.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. These happen when contractors fail to build according to construction documents.

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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie

Building Information Management

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. Accompanying the technical documentation are instructions for creating the HVACie files using commercial design software. 2012-03-01-CERL-CR-12-2-ModelView. Model View Definition.

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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie

Building Information Management

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. Accompanying the technical documentation are instructions for creating the HVACie files using commercial design software. 2012-03-01-CERL-CR-12-2-ModelView. Model View Definition.

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The Evolution of Digital Twins in AECO: Beyond Modeling to Intelligent Information Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

But here’s the kicker—these benefits only materialize when digital twins are paired with robust information management systems. Advanced Information Platforms: The Brain Behind Effective Digital Twins Modern project and information management platforms act as the central nervous system for digital twin ecosystems.