AmQuake – A powerful software for masonry building analysis

Cervenka Consulting Ltd has developed AmQuake, the useful software for earthquake engineering.

With the use of this program, the engineers will be able to create the design of safe masonry buildings in the seismic regions of Europe. This formation was supported with the introduction of Eurocode 6 and 8 in Europe. These standards become compulsory in the European Union that commences from March 2010, and they employ strong rules for masonry buildings in seismic regions. By applying pushover analysis and the corresponding frame method to examine the seismic safety of masonry buildings in a graphical user-friendly environment.

Demo version is automatically incorporated in the program. The unregistered / unpaid version of the program automatically functions in the demo mode.

The demo mode is restricted to 10 frame elements. This limitation does not include the examples provided in the installation.

The software contains the following features :-

• Brick choice - Choose your masonry unit out of the catalogue of Wienerberger products
• CAD building floor plan is directly imported through DXF
• Seismic assessment is done with pushover analysis
• It adheres to Eurocode 2, 6, and 8
• It is compatible with 11 European versions and translated into 14 languages
• To download the software, click on the following link Www.Cesdb.Com

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Published By

Rajib Dey

www.constructioncost.co

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Liebherr R 956 HD Crawler Excavator – The latest construction equipment in 50-tonne class

Liebherr introduces R 956 HD Crawler Excavator. This product will be very useful in 50-tonne class. This latest construction equipment comes with some exclusive features like latest Undercarriage Design and its counterweight can be brought down for smooth Transport.

This construction equipment consists of gooseneck booms and two-piece booms and various front-shovel attachments.

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Published By

Rajib Dey

www.quantity-takeoff.com

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Plexxis Software launches the beta version of Electronic Price Agreement (EPA) for construction estimators

Plexxis Software introduces the Electronic Price Agreement (EPA) intended for the Drywall ERP estimating, digital takeoff, construction management software, and mobile app solution. It is still in beta stage. The estimator can apply it for getting the most updated material pricing for bids efficiently and precisely.

The application comes up with some intuitive features like filtering, sorting, automatic quantity conversion and material code matching standard. Another exclusive feature is the EPA Unit Of Measure Intelligence (UOMi) that aids estimators to forward a request concerning material pricing in the units of measure they prefer. As for instance lineal feet or number of screws. The supplier will also able to provide pricing in their favorite units of measure like sheets or box of screws. The UOMi will provide huge benefits to both estimators and suppliers by converting as well as updating pricing easily and smoothly.

Plexxis is also planning to include some exclusive features like Bid Protection, Search & Suggest, Code Match etc.

Bid Protection will allow estimators to alter quantities a little or merge quantities from several bids with the intension of avoiding third parties from finding out projects that are being bid on.

Search & Suggest feature helps suppliers to go with the same database search features like estimators and acquire the rapid item searches and the calculation of special offers outside of the estimators requests.

With Code Match the estimators can automatically matches their material codes with the codes utilized by the supplier. As a result both can immediately analysis items as required by them.

EPA beta testing is planned for 4 months. After that all Plexxis customers can utilize it for their work. To avail the demonstration of the product, wall and ceiling contractors can make contact with Plexxis. For getting more updates about the product visit the Plexxis website.

  

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Published By

Arka Roy

www.qunatity-takeoff.com

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The InBusiness Estimating Module is a helpful software application for construction estimators

COMSS Limited, a renowned name construction software application, has just introduced  InBusiness Estimating Module approved by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). It is a lean software application that is very useful for building estimator as it enhances the replication of estimating building costs within a clear & a modern interface with its streamlined workflow.  

InBusiness Estimating Module can calculate building cost estimations rapidly & precisely which facilitate construction estimators to participate in the bidding process for various projects and increase the profitability. The estimators can get clear cut ideas about the prices for bidding and the obtainable margins.

The software contains the following exclusive features :-

The data contained in an estimate are accessible to other modules all through the construction phase which result in easy monitoring of costs against what has been promised to the customer.

InBusiness Estimating provides solution for post-contract valuations and variations facilitating users for getting superior ideas regarding project profitability all through the construction stage Which enhances the control over business profitability.

InBusiness Estimating software is useful for various types of professionals. It contains an option to Plug Rates allowing users to get rid of inserting detailed item breakdowns and price more jobs instantly.

The software offers authenticated information related to resource costs from the estimate to completion of the job. The incorporated Construction suite presents a report that compares completed work in a Valuation stage depending on the original Estimate, and measures up to the real costs.

The software can be purchased 20% discount off the subscription price for the initial two years and the first 20 companies will eligible to get the offer which buy it prior to September 30, 2013.

The users can buy the software as a permanent license or on a yearly basis. If any user subscribes for the license they don’t have to any upfront payment for licenses.

Supplementary modules can be included in the license at any time throughout the subscription period. Available as a standalone module, InBusiness Estimating adds even more value when integrated with the InBusiness Construction Software Suite.

Apply online for getting a demo version http://www.comss.org/schedule-a-demo/

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Rajib Dey
Content Writer
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