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Mar
05
2009
There’s a Solution to Performing Time Consuming Quantity Take-OffsQTO/Costing, while not glamorous, is one of the most important activities performed by those working in the construction industry. Owners will spend $40 billion on architectural and engineering fees in the United States this year. What most people do not know is that owners will spend $70 billion on Quantity Take Offs (QTO), cost estimates and cost proposals. Feb
20
2009
SmartBIM Library is Half-Off for a Limited Time OnlyIn anticipation of the launch of SmartBIM Library 3.2, we are having a pre-launch sale! All licenses of SmartBIM Library are 50% now through March 31st. Jan
20
2009
Obama: ‘Dramatic Action’ On Economy NeededPresident-Elect Makes Case For Stimulus Plan: Obama laid out goals of doubling the production of alternative energy over three years, updating most federal buildings to improve energy efficiency, making medical records electronic, expanding broadband networks and updating schools and universities.
Jan
14
2009
Use of BIM Jumps Dramatically Over Last 12 MonthsRSMeans Business Solutions, a division of Reed Construction Data, recently conducted a comprehensive study to determine how quickly the industry is embracing building information modeling (BIM) and discovered that the rate of adoption has increased significantly over the last 12 months. Dec
10
2008
Minimizing the Size of Family Files (Revit Objects)The power of BIM is pronominal. Stretch the side of the building and walls, floors, roof, ceilings and all the related drawings change, take a door out of any view and it leaves your project and disappears from every view where the door could be seen. Check for conflicts and the software tells you where pipes are hitting structural members. Dec
09
2008
AIA Advises Obama to Address Built Environment’s Role in Climate ChangeThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) has offered to assist President-elect Barack Obama advance his goals of promoting green buildings and focusing on the needs of urban areas. As a key player in the last “Greening of the White House” initiative in the 1990s, the AIA has also recommended making 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue an international model of energy efficiency. Nov
07
2008
Architects and Engineers, WE NEED YOUReed Construction Data has been creating Revit objects for over three years now and is becoming the premier creator of Revit objects. There is a two-part concept to object creation. Oct
29
2008
Why Do You Need SmartBIM ObjectsReed Construction Data (RCD) is a leader in BIM products and services catering to all members of the AEC Community. There are a number of unique propositions that makes Reed the best choice as a partner for BIM object creation. 10 Questions To Ask About BIM ObjectsWhat questions should I be asking about BIM and the Object Creation Process? There are some specifics you need to know before choosing a provider for your BIM Objects. Oct
28
2008
Why Building Information Modeling?Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the creation and use of coordinated, internally consistent, computable information about a building project in design and construction. |
