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Basics of Revit vs AutoCAD The advent of computer-aided design (CAD) software has led to many new terms being used all over the world. For example, it’s not uncommon for people to confuse Revit and...

Introduction The construction industry has been living through an exciting phase, growing nonstop, and facing many challenges simultaneously. A single construction contractor in the U.S. called the Turner Corporation managed to acquire over 16 billion...

Introduction Architects worldwide have been able to change and improve their working habits in recent years drastically – and the abundance of architecture apps is the main reason for that. Now, it’s far easier to...

Introduction When it comes to floor plans, you’d think that it’s easy enough to do – all you need is a pen, a ruler, and a piece of paper. However, the entire subject is far...

The definition of clash detection Clash detection is an essential part of a BIM (Building Information Modeling) process, which is a process of creating sophisticated models that consist of several different models from various engineering...

Construction management is a term that has progressively gained popularity in the construction industry. But what is construction management in the first place? In general terms, construction management is a service that oversees and manages...

Overview From the first glance it may seem like there is no point in varying types of construction management. The name itself suggests that construction management is just a process of handling some sort of...

Introduction While the exact definition may differ depending on a number of factors, it’s safe to say that a general construction management plan is a collection of files and reports that provide a detailed explanation...

Overview Construction management might simply be the most important part of a construction process as a whole. Construction managers are supposed to act as the middle ground between the on-site construction team and the client,...

Introduction to construction management Construction management is a sophisticated process that involves controlling and overseeing various tasks and activities during the construction phase of a project realization plan. Construction management is typically led by employees...

General information Global connectivity is an essential cornerstone of today’s world. Myriads of devices around us are now capable of providing mobile online access to various information – these devices are smartphones, tablets, notebooks, and...

Introduction It would be an understatement to say that the market for mobile applications for construction management has expanded recently. In recent years, the number and variety of construction management apps developed for portable devices...