How to Build a Foundation from Start to Finish

This exclusive video tutorial is presented by ProvenHelper. Our footage of a home addition project where we documented each step of the Foundation Work.

Things you will see in this video include: explanation of a crawl space foundation, foundation pinning, anchor bolts from foundation to framing, explanation of foundation footings (footers), explanation of various foundation processes.

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Published By
Rajib Dey
www.quantity-takeoff.com
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Make your construction estimating process smarter with aspenOne V8.6

Aspen Technology, Inc. (AZPN), the most trusted solution provider in engineering and optimization software, just unveiled the availability of aspenONE version 8.6 software. The latest AspenTech software is ideal for Engineering & Construction (E&C) as well as Oil, Gas and Chemicals industries to design and maneuver protected plants, calculate project costs precisely from concept to construction.

Benefits of construction estimators:-

Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) comprises of newest detailed unit rate estimating which allows the estimators to make calculations into the detailed estimating phase of a project. ACCE V8.6 can easily modify the labor and material unit rates along with materials of construction. This feature enables organization to gain up to +/- 10% exactness and minimize project risk as well as enhance decision creation around the utilization of capital.

ACCE V8.6 facilitates the user to penetrate unit pricing, unit labor, and alter the description of line items in the bulks. Now ACCE can also be applied for figuring out detailed estimates as previously the users were unable to use detailed pricing which is now resolved.

ACCE V8.6 is will save considerable time on estimate, develop the correctness and accuracy of estimates with the progression of any project. The communication amid the estimator and the client as well as will collaboration among engineering disciplines will be enhanced to a great extent. The owners will be able to utilize their capital resource in a superior way under the escalation of cost in the energy and chemical sectors. Strategic Estimating Systems (SES) will be mostly benefitted with this new functionality.

The V8.6 release of aspenONE software, featuring updates to Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, and Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, is available immediately. Customers having the aspenONE Licensing Model can promote to the new version without incurring any extra cost.

For getting more updates visit, http://www.aspentech.com/products/v8-release

  

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Published By

Arka Roy

www.quantity-takeoff.com

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Try this Project Management Software - for Free!

Try this Project Management Software - for Free!

PaintCOST Estimator for Excel makes painting cost estimating deceptively simple. Based on MS Excel and improving on its capabilities, PaintCOST Estimator creates fast and accurate painting estimates that help you win bids. With features like, built-in current cost data, effective and detailed reporting including scope of bid, quotation and paint order, estimating painting a painting job is now quick and fun. 

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Published By
Arka Roy
www.quantity-takeoff.com
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The Collision Industry Information Assistance's (CIIA) is organizing basic estimating courses

The Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) is going to re-launch its most recognized basic estimating course to facilitate the staff associated with collision shops and insurance company. This course will provide great assistance to them while creating estimates.

Courses will commence from Tuesday May 13, 2014 arranging two classes weekly over a three week period, with students accumulating a total of 18 hours of in-class time.

The course will continue for more than six nights. The course is designed for technicians and insurance employees and focuses on to the fundamental of estimating, understanding vehicle construction, estimate writing, understanding collision manuals, supplementary charges and damage study.

Time & Locations

London

• Tuesday May 13, 2014, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday evenings

Burlington

• Tuesday May 20, 2014, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday evenings

Burlington

• Tuesday May 20, 2014, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday evenings

Barrie

• Monday June 2, 2014, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Monday and Wednesday evenings

Toronto

• Tuesday June 3, 2014, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday evenings

Brampton

• Monday June 16, 2014, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Monday and Wednesday evenings

CIAA is also planning to organize two extra all day courses in May and June.

Windsor

Friday May 9, 2014; Friday and Saturday

Ottawa

Friday June 27, 2014; Friday and Saturday

Association members will be eligible for one of the courses to get discounted rate of $450 per person and the non-members will have to pay $550. All the participants must make the payment before the relevant courses.

For registration, please contact the CIIA at 1-866-309-4272, or by email at info@ciia.com

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Published By

Arka Roy

www.quantity-takeoff.com

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New Cloud-Based Construction Project Management Application with Unique Features to be Launched Early 2014

New cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) construction project management application will be launched in early 2014 by Mantra, a reputed New Jersey custom software development company. The software application is way far simple and user friendly from other enterprise software applications for its features like project management & scheduling, issue tracking, task management, document sharing and work assignment. This application has been designed and developed to enhance the efficiency and help builders manage their projects effectively.

Director of Marketing at Mantra Information Services, Asher Weinstein, stated that this software-as-a-service construction project management application is not complicated and rigid like the various other software applications and similar products. The application can be used on computers, Android tablets as well as iPad. Through the application construction companies can sign up themselves and manage their construction projects by paying a small monthly fee. Companies interested to access Mantra’s app when it is released, can submit their email address through the launch website.

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Posted by Natasha Sikder
Content Editor

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