The Significant Value That a Builder-Contractor Brings to a Design Project
Which phase represents the longest phase of most design projects? The construction phase.
Which stage can significantly impact cost, quality, building value and the timely completion of the design project? The construction stage.
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Technology & Industry Trends
- Bob the BIM Builder
- Builders and design-build contractors are validating the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for construction using an additional set of values. They are not necessarily designing the building like an architect or an engineer. They need BIM to help them manage their internal business and construction processes; like estimating, project management, material handling, labor forecasting and management, and coordinating clash detection of the various building trades.
- CMAA-BIM White Paper
- Construction Management Association of America's (CMAA). Emerging Technologies Committee has published a BIM White Paper: BIM and the Construction Management Practice: How to Deliver Value Today
- e-SPECS for Revit - Integrated Specifications with Revit
- Integrated Specifications
e-SPECS for Revit interfaces with Revit's parametric database, instantly updating your project specifications to the requirements of the building model. Insert a wall, door, window, or any other building object into your Revit model and instantly update your project manual with the appropriate specifications. Any changes you make to the designs will automatically be incorporated into the specification manual. And with the click of the mouse, you can access all the other functionality that e-SPECS provides to update your sections on-the-fly, post project notes, review section markups and more. - Visual Estimating: Extending BIM to Construction
- With BIM, the quantity take-off can be greatly speeded up, since the model has the information about all the objects in the building as well as their dimensions. However, it is important to note that it will, by itself, not enable automatic take-off. This is because the estimating process is a lot more complicated than simply getting a list of objects and their sizes. It also involves analyzing the building design, grouping objects into appropriate assemblies for construction, setting assembly and item variables, and then pricing the objects by taking off these assemblies or items.
Construction Material Calculators
- Building Materials Area/Volume Calculators
- We have the following online building materials quantity, volume, area and cost calculators for your use. Please bear in mind that these are for guidance only and we cannot therefore accept any liability for the quantities given.
- LIMEWORKS US - Mortar Calculator
- This calculator is only intended for rough estimation of Lime Works.US products. Many factors may significantly alter its accuracy. By using the calculator you agree to absorb the risk in any miscalculation whether by fault of the system or inefficiencies of waste and any other discrepancy.
- Mortar Quantity Calculator
- This calculator requires the use of Javascript enabled and capable browsers. This calculator is designed to give an approximate quantity of bags of mortar required for the possible options for a 3/8" mortar joint, based on your data entry. Enter the number of 8" x 2" x 4" bricks or 8" x 8" x 16" blocks needed for this job. All values are numeric. Click on Calculate and read the possible values. This quantity is approximate; even so, it is very accurate but cannot account for unknowns creating data error.
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Best Practices Construction Law
This legal blog focuses on best practices within the construction industry. You have probably heard about lessons learned, peer reviews, project analyses, or even "what happened" conversations on the project site. Best Practices Construction Law is using experience, knowledge and technology to ensure success in the construction industry-whether your project is a public water treatment facility, a "green" commercial office building or a multi-unit residential development.
At BPCL, you can find thoughts, analyses and legal commentary about any one of the following topics:
* Green building and sustainable design
* Technology in construction
* Building information modeling
* Project management tips
* Contract drafting guidelines
* Legal trends and commentary
* Alternative dispute resolution
* And many more of construction's %u2026 Best Practices!
At BPCL, you can find thoughts, analyses and legal commentary about any one of the following topics:
* Green building and sustainable design
* Technology in construction
* Building information modeling
* Project management tips
* Contract drafting guidelines
* Legal trends and commentary
* Alternative dispute resolution
* And many more of construction's %u2026 Best Practices!
Construction
Professional Associations
- AGC (The Associated General Contractors of America)
- The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the voice of the construction industry, is an organization of qualified construction contractors and industry related companies dedicated to skill, integrity, and responsibility. Operating in partnership with its Chapters, the association provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest.
- ASPE (THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATORS)
- Serving construction estimating professionals by promoting ethical behavior, professional development, continuing education, standardization, certification and fellowship.
- Construction Management Association of America
- Since 1982...promoting and enhancing leadership, professionalism, and excellence in managing the development and construction of projects and programs.
CMAA is leading the growth and acceptance of construction management as a professional discipline that can add significant value to the entire construction process, from conception to ongoing operation.
Membership in CMAA includes more than 4,000 firms and individuals. Owners, engineers, architects, contractors, educators, students...everyone with a stake in the construction industry's success. - IFMA (International Facility Management Association)
- IFMA is the largest and most widely recognized professional association for facility management, supporting approximately 18,000 members. The Association's members are represented in 125 chapters, 16 councils and one Special Interest Group (SIG), in 56 countries worldwide. Globally, IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs, recognizes facility management degree and certificate programs and produces World Workplace, the largest facility management-related conference and exposition.
Reference Shelf
- Woodbin-Woodworking Software Central
- Featuring woodworking software, furniture design information, woodworking plans, wood properties, woodworking supplies, and other woodworking stuff.
- ContractorInformer
- Contractor Informer is your online source for Contractor related news, sites, articles and other great resources.
- CONSTRUCTECH Magazine
- Online Magazine of Technology in the Construction Industry
BuilderSpace
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