by Jim Yarrow | Jun 18, 2013 | Construction Estimating and Takeoff
The building is carefully oriented to take advantage of natural lighting, heating and cooling while keeping its impact on its site to a minimum. The redwood bark façade was sourced from a neighboring sawmill, and the doors look like secret compartments, with the front...
by Jim Yarrow | Jun 18, 2013 | Construction Estimating and Takeoff
The Digital Grotesque project isn’t the first example of 3D-printed architecture we’ve seen; Dutch firm DUS Architects has led the way, developing an 11.5-foot custom 3D printer that it plans to use to print an entire house. But Dillenburger’s and Hansmeyer’s Digital...
by Jim Yarrow | Jun 18, 2013 | Construction Estimating and Takeoff
Team Las Vegas is made up of 60 students from various disciplines and already they have shown themselves to be highly organized and poised to win with a design that is not only befitting to the Mojave desert site for which it is intended, but also complementary....
by Jim Yarrow | Jun 18, 2013 | Construction Estimating and Takeoff
The building sits in one of Vancouver’s most desirable districts and aims to connect the old and new Mount Pleasant. It is slightly rotated to create an interesting relationship with the ground, as well as to make room for outdoor garden areas. The form reflects the...
by Jim Yarrow | Sep 28, 2011 | Construction Cost, Construction Estimating and Takeoff, Construction Takeoff and Estimating Software
Estimating commercial construction cost can quickly rob anyone of many hours of their day. This should be viewed as a crime, however most of the time nobody notices. This is because many contractors are not yet aware of how construction takeoff and estimating software...
by Jim Yarrow | Sep 1, 2011 | Construction Estimating and Takeoff, Construction Takeoff and Estimating Software
Construction project estimating is getting a lot easier now that PlanSwift 9.0 is out. Gone are the days of needing to take hours estimating a project. Now with the help of powerful and easy to use software the work can be done in minutes. “One of the main...
