Construction Industry
Top news stories, tips and insights for building professionals in all trades, including MEP contractors, general contractors, steel and concrete contractors and architects.
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Read ArticleAutomation is Driving the CAD Market
Automation is impacting every phase of design and construction, and it’s advancing at a breakneck speed. Here are some of the most recent impacts, and what you can expect in the near future.
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Read ArticleState of Construction 2018 [INFOGRAPHIC]
The results are in! We surveyed over 1,000 construction professionals in the MEP and field professions to determine the state of construction in North America. Read on to learn more.
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Estimators and Winning
Of 101+ estimates personally created every year, most estimators win less than 25%. - State of Construction Report - Get the free guide from - Trimble MEP
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Read ArticleHow to Manage Your Construction Operations With Telematics
Telematics refers to the long-distance transmission of data. It has been regarded as the basis for tracking the GPS location of vehicles. However, this technology is advancing quickly in construction.
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Read ArticleBlockchain and BIM: Does Construction Really Need This Right Now? (Revisited)
Following the success of my first BIM and Blockchain article, I received many comments and responses from people both inside and outside of the construction industry. Here are my thoughts, revisited.
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Read Article4 Problems With Underbidding
Whether your shop needs cash to make it through the month or you could fit in another job, getting that extra gig can make all the difference to your business. But underbidding is a problem.
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Read ArticleThe U.S. States with the Highest Paying Construction Jobs
The construction industry is booming across the United States, in line with the state of the economy. But, there’s a big difference in pay for construction pros depending on which state they’re in.
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Read ArticleNext in BIM: City Information Modeling (CIM)
The way we think about buildings has radically transformed with the advent of Building Information Modeling (BIM), but a holistic, data-driven approach to wider city planning still lags behind.
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Read ArticleFlexible Solar Cells Could Let Buildings Generate Their Own Power
Imagine a high-rise, downtown office building doubling as a power plant. The image isn’t so farfetched and will probably be realized in the not-so-distant future.
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Read ArticleHow HVAC LOD Levels Impact Your 3D BIM Model
LOD, or Level of Development, can have a major impact on the size of your HVAC model, as well as the amount of hours and effort needed. Here's how you deal with LOD in a LEAN way.
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Read ArticleDid Laborers Fear the Wheel? Why New Tech Means New Skills
As technology continues to expand into every workplace, the idea of “work” is changing. While this process may push us outside our comfort zones, it also opens up opportunity for construction workers.
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Read ArticleThese Manufacturers Use BIM to Their Advantage
Manufacturers like Caleffi, ABB and Mitsubishi are finding their place in the BIM workflow. Here's what they have to say about it.
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Read ArticleIs Your Jobsite Compliant? [QUIZ]
Jobsite compliance isn’t just a buzzword –– it could be the difference between life and death. Take our quiz to find out how compliant your construction jobsite really is.
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Read ArticleThe Denver Airport is Expanding. Here’s the Price Tag.
The planned expansion project at the Denver Airport is huge for the local construction market, but some eyebrows are being raised at the price tag.
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Read ArticleWhat is BIM (Building Information Modeling)
BIM (Building Information Modeling) is becoming a crucial process to make the planning, design, and construction of buildings highly efficient and collaborative. Read on to discover what BIM is.
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Read ArticleConstruction Layout: Then and Now
Construction layout procedures for MEP projects have dramatically evolved in recent years. The real question facing all layout and field workers: have you evolved with them?
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Read ArticleWinning With BIM: Lessons From This Year's World Cup
Europe is leaving the rest of the world behind this year when it comes to soccer - and BIM. However, there are a few things every BIM modeler from around the world can learn from this year’s World Cup
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Read ArticleBIM Pioneers – What We Can Learn From the Dutch [Interview]
The Netherlands are amongst the leading countries when it comes to BIM: nearly 60% of construction projects are carried out using a digital model. What can we learn from the Dutch?
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Read Article5 Things to Remember When Writing a Competitive Bid
Most companies only close on 10 - 20 percent of bids. Learn what estimators can do to help close deals, and the role technology plays in improving the quality of project bids.
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Read ArticleDear USA, the UK Is Beating You at BIM
BIM is a natural way forward, and adoption is rising across the globe. This rate can vary amongst countries, however. The UK is widely recognized as a world leader, while the US lags behind...
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