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Construction industry blogs and best practices by thought leaders, experts, and professionals to help you design, build, and operate better.
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Read ArticleDoes Metal Shop Automation Cost Jobs?
Since the days of the steam engine, machine labor has been viewed with suspicion. People are always afraid that they’re going to be pushed out and nobody wants to lose their job to a glorified toaster
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Read Article7 Deadly Sins of Spreadsheets: Are Your Construction Estimates at Risk?
While basic spreadsheets were once the de facto standard, they’re no longer the best solution. They lack critical features and functionality that could be putting your profits in danger.
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Read ArticleNew Skyscraper 'The Tulip' Is Blooming Over London
One city is going floral with a new tulip-shaped tower rising above the skyline. The city of London, UK, recently revealed plans for a new tower that some are calling both bulbous and beautiful.
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Read Article3 Structures That Were Nearly Impossible to Build Without BIM
Architects are pushing the boundaries of construction capabilities and creating designs like never before. Learn how BIM is innovating the way buildings are designed and maintained.
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Read ArticleThe Building Technology Behind a Mile High Skyscraper
Experts predict there could be at least one mile-high skyscraper by 2050. There's also a likely trend of buildings over 3,200 feet high. What kind of tech will bring these buildings to life?
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Read ArticleHow Long Will It Be Before Robots Build Everything?
There’s a lot of talk in construction about the use of robotic technologies. While these things are certainly gaining traction, the time when humans have to worry about being replaced is likely...
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Read ArticleYour Last Estimate Failed — Try This Instead
Your firm can’t afford another bad estimate. Learn how to improve the appeal of your bids with a few easy tips and construction estimating software.
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Read ArticleWhat Is Constructible Content?
Constructible content consists of technical information and data from a building product manufacturer's components. Once the design is finalized, the model can be built in the real world
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Read ArticleWhy Offsite Prefabrication Is a Game Changer for Your Firm
If your construction company isn’t yet taking full advantage of offsite prefabrication, you’re leaving money on the table.
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Read ArticleClash Detection When Outsourcing 3D Modeling
In VDC (Virtual Design and Construction), each team working on a project creates its own 3D models. But merging those models isn’t always easy. Here's how clash detection is done.
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Read ArticleWhat to look for in a VDC Services Provider
So, you’ve done your research and looked at all the compelling reasons why investing in outsourced VDC services could be a powerful strategy for your construction company.
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Read Article5 Considerations When Looking for a VDC Partner
Outsourcing 3D modeling and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) services can boost an MEP company’s productivity and efficiency. Here’s what to look for.
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Read ArticleThis Is Why We Need Standards
Standards allow users in the construction industry to work together. And with the rise of BIM and globalization, standards are more important than ever before.
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Read Article5 Things You Should Know About CAD
If you work with CAD day in and day out, you might think you know it backwards and forwards. But it’s a remarkable, almost miraculous tool we have access to. Here are 5 things you should know.
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Read ArticleHow to Compete for Bigger Construction Projects
Experts estimate that most construction companies only win between 10-20% of the projects they bid. Estimating is often considered to be a numbers game. Here's how to compete for bigger projects.
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Read ArticleYour Best Estimator Just Quit - Now What?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job growth for cost estimators is projected to increase by 11% by 2024. Here are 3 tips to minimize the impact should your top estimator quit.
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Read ArticleWhat Could the New Fire Safety Standards Mean for Your Business?
There are over 275 codes and standards currently listed under the NFPA-1, and an even larger, new set of fire safety standards is currently being developed. What will this mean for construction?
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Read Article4 Margin-killing Construction Estimating Errors—and How to Avoid Them
When you underestimate, you eat into your margins, which are already tight. When you overestimate, your high bid may be the reason you lose the job to a competitor. Here's how to avoid construction.
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Read ArticleConstruction Appreciation Week 2018
Construction workers from JE Dunn have been building a 125,000 square foot, four-story office building for Trimble. Office employees said thanks during Construction Appreciation Week 2018.
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Read ArticleCAD to CAM to Field
A factory operating without human intervention. While this reality may not be ‘full-blown’ today, CAD and CAM developments are quickly reshaping the reality of manufacturing.
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