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Building information modeling is only as good as the information that is fed into it. While using BIM for cost estimation, it is solely an estimator's responsibility to develop information database that is useful for estimation. Cost estimation, i.e. the 5Th dimension of BIM, constitutes of multiple layers of activities, including cost planning, quantity extraction, and verification of - MEP, structural and rebar fabrication models and visualization of series of activities with corresponding accrued costs and verifying the same.

To those great minds involved in delivery phase of projects, 5D BIM is a blessing in disguise. Cost manager offers utmost value through their Cost planning, at the conceptual front end stages of a project by providing Cost advice and estimates on various Design proposals and then refining those estimates as the design evolves.

Waterproofing is expected to be strong as long as building stands. But once waterproofing is damaged, the impact in form of cost and damaged it has on the facility, is unexplainable. The cost of mending it again is twice the cost of waterproofing.

Dynamism of global economy warrants a lot of savings on operational costs; for everyone - including hotel property owners. A lot of hoteliers are trying new avenues of integrating sustainability into construction or tweak existing properties to save on energy usage resulting in considerable cost savings. Appropriate planning and execution of energy efficient constructions or modifications may not only save on operating costs but also help with noteworthy tax savings.

In the midst of Australia's housing affordability issue, prefabricated homes offer a solution. Experts believe that prefab housing is likely to decrease the cost of a new habitant by at least 10 per cent (excluding the purchase cost of land). Case studies of UK show savings of up to 10% to 15% in building costs and a 40% reduction in construction timelines. Manufacturing is more efficient, and factories don't lose time due to bad weather.

Ar. Jayneel Trivedi has found a solution to zero budget homes with zero cost living by constructing a prototype of the world's first coconut home. Is this truly a viable solution? Read on to know more and leave us your views...

Steel buildings are extremely useful since they are easy to construct and are highly weather resistant. To know the cost of a steel building, find out a steel building supplier and get the details.

More industrialized approach becomes mandatory, an approach that will reduce cost and simplify the decision making process for buyers. But as we all would agree, each city skyline is unique in itself, every building comes in with its own kind of combination of uses, systems and opportunities to be energy efficient.

BluEntCAD, a leading shop drawings outsourcing services provider collaborates with manufacturers and contractors to provide cost effective shop drawings solutions.

Are you planning on building a steel building? Then you must take into account the factors that have an impact on its price,

Qatar needs to address the issue of sustainability degree and cost-effectiveness along with smart city ambition. Qatar's environmental record has been improving over the past several years, but it is still among the top consumers of productive land and water, states a new report from the World Wildlife Fund. With Its 2030 vision and its baby steps towards advanced infrastructure, the concern still remains of sustainability.

Something that the hospitality industry in the Middle East could actively consider for the new developments being planned is to implement measures to build green and save on costs and increase their profitability margins.

BIM has its applications in generating costs, construction scheduling and facilities management related information when we move from BIM level 2 to BIM level 3.

SWBI Architects Pvt. Ltd. designs a hybrid façade of terracotta tiles and double-glazed glass following sustainability and passive solar architecture norms.

BIM Can Help Oil and Gas Projects Review Designs with Clients More Easily and Produce Documentation 50% Faster: Oil and gas industry has always had one consistent demand; and that is to build huge complex structures. But the matter doesn’t end here. The engineering and meticulous execution needs both; on site and off site, which becomes impossible to meet manually. Projects that overrun in the oil and gas industries, have deeper cost impacts that extend over the …

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Dr Anupama Kundoo's project, which recently won the Ferrocement Society of India's V.D. Joshi award for best ferrocement structure characterizes 'light' in many ways: weight, cost and environmental impact...

H&P Architects from Vietnam provide an effective solution to " emergency housing" with this simple self-assembly home that can be mass produced at a total cost of only 2500$ in a span of 25 days…

checkthis for iPhoneThe fire protection industry needs to gear up for BIM adoption across the industry, with BIM level 2 mandate hanging right above the head.