Impact of 3D CAD Modeling on Building and Construction Design
By Richard M Bothom

Parametric three-dimensional (3D) modeling of buildings offers numerous benefits over computer-aided drafting (CAD drafting) for structural engineers. Buildings are compound products involving relatively large numbers of individual parts that are assembled in multiple sections for different design, analysis and construction purposes.

Modeling build...

Advantages of Commercial Steel Buildings
By Borbala Labancz

Without any doubt, in the beginning of the 21st century, industry seems to play a more significant role in our modern lives then agriculture. Although nobody can underestimate the importance of agriculture, people are not directly dependant on it. It is more likely that our lives are being shaped by the precise development of certain industries.

You probably do not remember those days when ...

Frequently Asked Questions About Building Construction
By Peter K Zeller

How much money should I pay my contractor in advance?

• It depends on whether you are talking labor or materials. If you are dealing with a weak contractor, you may be asked to pay for the materials in advance...This is risky, however, you may want to take this risk to get a lower overall price. Make the check payable to both the contractor and the supplier. And...

Constructing a New Building? Worried About Getting Fleeced?
By Russell A Dyer

"To build is to be robbed."

Some of you may remember this quote featured in the Banwell Report in the 1960's. It was used in reference to the growing feelings of building clients', resentful towards the spiralling decline of the building industry's performance. Despite the inevitable furore at the time little was achieved in providing a solution.

One migh...

Paying More to Get Less in Construction - It's a Cultural Thing
By Craig Getchell

The culture in the real estate industry is creating obstacles that are driving up initial construction costs and negatively impacting sustainable operations. Architects & engineers are hyper-focused on the construction effort, and technology is less than 5% of that effort. These professionals have bigger concerns; even a 15-20% swing in such a s...