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How to Start a Career in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Top careers in construction include construction project managers, plumbers, electricians, solar photovoltaic installers, civil engineers, and others. . Some of the standard “tools” of construction now include mobile construction software and document management systems and disruptive technology like robotics and 3D printing.

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Revit 2017 - New Features and Enhancements

Revit OpEd

Last night I was able to download and install Building Design Suite 2017 from my Autodesk subscription account. Generic Connections (Structure) - To facilitate the exchange of information between engineers, detailers, and fabricators about a connection between steel framing elements, Revit supports placing generic steel connections.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Electrical Resistivity Investigations Information. 01 21 23 Installation Allowances.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Electrical Resistivity Investigations Information. 01 21 23 Installation Allowances.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

AIEE: American Institute of Electrical Engineers. AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. AWG: American Wire Gauge. CDS: Cold Drawn Steel. CRS: Course, Cold Rolled Steel. CS: Countersink, Cast Steel, Cast Stone, Commercial Standard. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. AL: Aluminum.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

AIEE: American Institute of Electrical Engineers. AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. AWG: American Wire Gauge. CDS: Cold Drawn Steel. CRS: Course, Cold Rolled Steel. CS: Countersink, Cast Steel, Cast Stone, Commercial Standard. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. AL: Aluminum.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

AIEE: American Institute of Electrical Engineers. AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. AWG: American Wire Gauge. CDS: Cold Drawn Steel. CRS: Course, Cold Rolled Steel. CS: Countersink, Cast Steel, Cast Stone, Commercial Standard. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. AL: Aluminum.