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Read ArticleAre Copper Prices Putting Pressure on Estimators?
The full impact of fluctuating copper prices isn’t simple, and many estimators fail to take crucial variables into consideration. The result is more money lost from an already thin profit margin.
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Read ArticleRotating Skyscraper In Dubai Must Use BIM [VIDEO]
Building principles go back centuries but architecture is always evolving. Physical laws remain but sometimes an innovation arises, making us rethink the realms of possibility— the rotating skyscraper
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Read ArticleHow to Find Talented Estimators During the Labor Shortage
Many essential roles in construction don’t physically involve getting your hands dirty. In addition to skilled labor, estimators are becoming harder to find during the labor shortage.
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Read ArticleHow to Use Your BIM Model In All Project Stages
A BIM model enriched with specific data provides great value throughout the entire building lifecycle. This can result in a great amount of usable information. But how do you manage all of it?
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Read ArticleOld Buildings Matter: Sustainability and Existing Structures
The greenest building isn’t always the latest and greatest, highest-scoring LEED-Platinum award winner; the greenest building is a building that is already built.
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Read ArticleThis CEO Is Using IoT Technology to Transform the Construction Industry
IoT can transform industries. Construction, while not leading in adoption, isn’t far behind. IoT technology is moving into the construction of new buildings, their maintenance, and their operation.
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Read ArticleGlobal BIM Standards: Is Your Country Next?
BIM (Building Information Modeling) is becoming the standard amongst major countries. Many now have BIM standards mandating that certain BIM levels are achieved on projects. Is your country listed?
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Read ArticleThe ELD Mandate Can Save Construction Operators Time and Money
A more comprehensive fleet management solution can help construction equipment operators stay compliant with the new ELD mandate. Discover the additional benefits in the way you manage your fleet.
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Read Article5 Lessons From Failure: The Do’s and Don’ts of MEP Content
Multiple failures can lead to the complete disruption of an industry, like the MEP industry. In this article, Jim Reis shares five lessons learned from working with millions of MEP content components.
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Read ArticleHow to Make the Most Out of Your BIM Content
What are the different BIM file types and formats available and how can you make the most out of these types of BIM content? Read this post to understand the different types of content.
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Read ArticleYou’re Burning Money Every Month on Job Submittals
Most construction firms could save over 70% of the time and money they invest into job submittals by making just a few small changes to the tools and processes they use to put packages together.
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Read ArticleThese Manufacturing Executives Use IoT to Increase Profit and Drive Value for Customers [Interviews]
We interviewed Executives from Schneider Electric, ABB, Lutron, and Mestek to find out just how these manufacturing powerhouses are using IoT (Internet of Things) to drive value for their customers.
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Read ArticleSpaceX to Mars City: How to Build on Mars
Humans have been fascinated with Mars for centuries, and today the idea of building on Mars is no longer science fiction. We are crossing the next frontier, uncovering how to build on Mars.
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Read ArticleTop 10 Construction Jobs for 2018, Ranked
Skilled construction workers are needed like never before— and with the resource shortage across the globe, there is no better time to consider construction jobs. Here are the top 10 construction jobs
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Read ArticleNew Horizontal Elevator Will Make You Rethink Megacity Construction
A new elevator ditches the ropes, harnesses linear motor technology, and allows multiple cars to move in a single shaft in different directions. It’s changing the way megacities are built.
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Read Article2D to 3D Models: Entering the Third Dimension
The construction industry is in a state of transformation: from flat to fat; from two to three dimensions. 3D models in construction aren't just a thing of the future, they're here to stay.
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Read ArticleThe Quest for Speed in Revit
As contractors rush into the Revit world to work alongside their architectural and engineering counterparts, one of the biggest hurdles to overcome is the processing speed in Revit.
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Read Article10 BIM Trends in the MEP Industry for 2018
Thinking about adding BIM (Building Information Modeling) to your process? Here are the top 10 BIM trends to watch in the MEP industry this year.
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Read ArticleResilience Planning in Design and Construction
Resilience planning is one of the most dominant themes in green building and sustainable construction. Is your construction firm prepared in the unfortunate case of a disaster, like flooding?
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Read ArticleAre Easier and Faster Job Submittals Always Better?
If you’re responsible for creating job submittals for your firm, you’ll agree they’re time-consuming and labor-intensive. Most firms invest 5-7 hours of work into each complete binder that ships out.
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