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Learn how to download the electronic blueprints directly from the planroom as well as practically any other digital plan right into the software. After that start your calculation by pointing & clicking on-screen.

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Rajib Dey

www.quantity-takeoff.com

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Construction Scheduling Techniques

Construction cost estimator should create project scheduling to assign dates to project activities and to match the resources of materials, equipment and labour for organized project procedure. Proper scheduling eliminates problems that can arise due to production limitation. This also helps in procuring necessary materials timely and thus providing assistance in completing the project within the stipulated time frame.

Scheduling technique include acquiring detailed construction schedules from contractors to monitor work progress. This helps in comparing the actual work performance with the schedule and prevents delays. Scheduling can also analyze the actual reason for construction delays, if any, after the completion of the project, like alterations as per owner request, worker strike, unavailability of material or any other unforeseen reason.

Scheduling technique brings uniformity in the work process and introduces consistency in the workflow. Documentation is extremely significant to keep a track on the labour hour and to research and develop alternative methods for construction to optimize cost.

The number of labour employed and the duration of their work plays an important part in construction cost scheduling. Proper scheduling of labour hour ensures organized and efficient work from the labour end and reduces the risk of delaying the project. Alternative methods may include replacement materials, employing different construction methodology etc. Scheduling technique also offers precise comparison of expenses for the proposed alternate project completion methods. 

Hence scheduling technique guarantees-

• Proper use of resources like material, equipment, labour etc.
• Ensures timely completion of project
• Prevents delays and extra expenses
• Helps in cost optimization
• If delay occurs, analyzes the actual reason of delay
• Monitors the modifications and changes introduced by the owner

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CAD Drafter & Designer
www.quantity-takeoff.com
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Two-Day US Workshop Series for Efficient design of post-tensioned buildings

This workshop series is purposely designed for those who get interested in availing practical training & in detail training in 3D-FEM concrete software, modeling processes and methods used for the design and evaluation of post-tensioned buildings.

There will be wide-ranging workflows and intermutual step-by-step guidance which will be undertaken for common structure types like parking garages with post-tensioned girders and one-way slabs, mat/raft soil-supported foundations, two-way elevated slabs and transfer/podium slabs.

The attendee can acquire in-depth training concerning each specific structure type with ADAPT-Builder 2012 software (containing ADAPT-Floor Pro, Edge and MAT) in an interactive learning atmosphere. Special guidance will be provided for the utilization and incorporation of ADAPT-Edge, a newly launched multistory analysis tool by ADAPT.

One can gather practical expert knowledge & understanding on how to effectively utilize these software tools in the design phase and extend practical workflows for completing a project.

First Day - Parking Structure with PT Girders and One-Way Conventional Slab / Soil-supported Mat Foundation Design:

• Get acquainted with software tools applying the Finite Element Method (FEM) and the Equivalent Frame Method (EFM)
• Presentation and demonstration of a new multistory analysis tool for concrete structures, both traditionally reinforced and post-tensioned, ADAPT-Edge
• Explanation of workflows from start points regarding Revit integration, DWG/DXF files or other 3rd party software output
• Revit model integration with ADAPT-Builder and model authentication
• Pre-analysis formation concerning gravity and lateral loads, load patterns, elastic combination definition, long-term and cracked deflection combinations, stiffness and material assumptions
• A superior application for modeling involving components, finite element meshing, tendon modeling/optimization and analysis options
• Amendments for introducing mat foundation and load takedown
• Examination of the structure and creation of design criteria as well as design strips for beams/girders and one-way slabs
• Design strip implementation and drawing out of graphical and tabular results for report collection
• Export of reinforcement to Revit and Autocad

Second Day - Two-Way Elevated Slab / Two-way Transfer Slab

• Assessment of workflow for two-way slab systems in multistory structures or transfer/podium slabs
• Conversion of DWG/DXF files to structural components in ADAPT-Builder
• Formation of a multistory model from singular models or numerous drawing files
• Detailed modeling, analysis and design instruction for two-way slab systems similar to Day 1
• Evaluation of results and preparation of graphical reinforcement layout for export to Autocad

Series of upcoming USA workshop

• New York, NY - September 19 - 20
• Vancouver, BC - September 25 - 26
• Phoenix, AZ - October 17 - 18
• Dallas, TX - November 7 - 8

Registration: Click to view full Brochure and Registration Form >> To register on-line

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Rajib Dey
Content Writer
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