The General Contractor's Guide to the Modern Connected Jobsite
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BIM solutions like Tekla Structures and SketchUp can provide the constructible
model and drawing foundations all the other phases of construction rely on. Both
of these applications support import and export of 2D and 3D files in multiple
formats so all your teams can coordinate effectively with engineers working in
Autodesk Revit or other CAD programs.
Detailers comfortable with AutoCAD have niche Trimble applications to choose
from, such as SysQue, PipeDesigner 3D or EC CAD. Or, they can simply export
AutoCAD files for import elsewhere. Alternatively, they can do their detailing right
inside Tekla Structures (a design and detailing solution capable of producing
models up to LOD 500.) In many cases, the resulting data can be fed directly to
the fabrication shop — even into automated fabrication machines — creating cost-
and time-effective efficiencies there too.
Additionally, the Trimble Connect platform takes that interoperability several steps
further with direct integrations in Revit and other popular competitive applications
across all phases of construction.
ENGINEERING AND DETAILING
The GCEstimator suite brings together the power of three industry-leading
applications into one integrated solution that covers everything your back
office needs to produce quick, accurate estimates and a unified, dynamic, and
efficient takeoff:
ESTIMATING AND TAKEOFF
Trimble WinEst - database-driven software that uses a highly flexible
spreadsheet for creating, adjusting and presenting cost estimates.
Trimble Vico Office - virtual construction software that augments 3D
models with constructability analysis and coordination, location-based
quantity takeoff, 4D (time) scheduling and production control, and 2D
electronic plan takeoff.
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