Electrical
Everything related to construction productivity in the field/productivity on the job site.
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Read ArticleFrom Paper to PC: Why Estimators Are Adopting BIM Technology
If you’re one of the pencil and paper estimators, listen up: BIM is more than just a buzzword. There is real-world ROI to BIM technology, and that’s why it’s being embraced by the industry as a whole.
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Read Article5 Ways to Find BIM and CAD Training
The construction industry has seen a significant shift in tech over the last ten years. BIM and CAD (Computer-Aided Design) technology is now used every day. So how do you find BIM and CAD training?
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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 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 Flipbook3 Simple Ways to Save Over 70% on Your Submittals
Some construction firms require estimators, project managers, or administrative assistant to add job submittals to their workload. Here is how you can save time (and money) on your submittal process.
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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 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 FlipbookThe Evolution of the Job Submittal
Many construction processes haven't evolved as much as others. The job submittal is one of them. If you're a project manager or administrative assistant in charge of submittals, this is for you.
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Read ArticleWhat Is a Point Cloud?
If you're taking a 3D laser scan of a site’s as-is condition and creating a 3D CAD model to estimate, detail, or renovate MEP projects, you might wonder what a point cloud is.
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Read ArticleNo Detailer Is Detailing This Much Conduit.
In this interview, Detailer Adam Jeninga discusses his award-winning BIM project. Rest assured, no detailer is detailing this much conduit.
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Read Flipbook
How to Manage MEP Content for Constructible Models
With BIM on the rise, there has never been a better time to learn how to manage MEP content for your constructible models.
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Read ArticleBIM Content Is Everything
Content. It is essential for BIM projects. If you've ever wondered "what is BIM content and how do I use it?" this is for you. BIM content is everything.
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Read ArticleWhat Is Value Engineering In Cost Estimating?
Value engineering is one of the most commonly misunderstood processes in the world of cost estimating. Learn how you can utilize value engineering for every stage of your construction project.
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Read ArticleThe Importance of NEC Compliance Part Two: for Detailers and Designers
Designers and detailers working with a client on plans and estimates, as well as detailers who finalize 2D or 3D models, should understand NEC compliance. Otherwise, it could be costly.
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Read ArticleThe Importance of NEC Compliance - Part One: for Electrical Estimators
Electrical estimators looking to develop competitive bids that may span multiple jurisdictions do well to incorporate NEC compliance into the designs they spec, the materials they choose...
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View PresentationFive Famous People Who Used To Be Electricians
Working as an electrician has always been a popular choice of career. You learn a skilled trade and the work is varied, rewarding and frequently challenging. However, not everyone who trains as an ele
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View PresentationFive Key Things Electrical Wholesalers Need to Know
Electrical wholesaling, like distribution and retailing in every sector, is about buying, stocking, selling and delivering products. So it stands to reason that the product data in your computer syst
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Read ArticleEstimating Software Implementation – What's the "Best" Way?
John Duggan, estimation software guru and electrical estimating specialist shares six principles to successful estimating software implementation.
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View Presentation5 Ways to Reduce Errors in Electrical Design
Errors in Electrical Design increase the liabilities your business faces and can be costly in both financial terms and also in lost time and lost future contracts. Most contractors have made a sizeab
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Read ArticleHow to Estimate Electrical Work
Knowing how to estimate electrical work so you do not short change yourself takes a little preparation. To ensure you are properly estimating a job, take these steps and tips into consideration.
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