by CC IT | Jun 6, 2016 | BEST of Construction, Construction Projects to Watch
America’s latest boomtown Austin, Texas is preparing to add it’s soon to be tallest building to the skyline. At 685 feet, “The Independent” will have 370 condos ranging in price from $400,000 to $3.4 million and ranging in size from 675 square feet to 3,485 square...
by CC IT | May 26, 2016 | BEST of Construction, Construction Professional
Since the recession in 2008 we’ve seen a steady increase in the total construction activity as the years have passed. Now in 2016 it’s estimated that it will grow another 13% by the years end! From contracting to laying down the cement, this is good news for everyone...
by CC IT | May 24, 2016 | BEST of Construction, Most popular
How is it made? The technique used by architect Nicolo Bini is an elementary school tradition. The technique he uses is something similar to that of covering a balloon with papier-mache and popping it after it’s hardened, making stable domes. Binishell works...
by CC IT | May 23, 2016 | BEST of Construction, Most popular
It’s been something out of a dream of science-fiction for more than half a century now but self-driving cars are no longer just a fantasy. Imagine communicating with your car like you would communicate with Siri on your iPhone. Tell it “take me to work,” and it does...
by CC IT | May 18, 2016 | Construction Estimating and Takeoff, Construction Software, How to articles, What is PlanSwift?
Instantly count items! The Auto Count tool was first added into PlanSwift 9.1 back in 2011. Autocount revolutionized the accuracy of takeoff and estimations by enabling you to do bulk counts using preset symbols in your takeoff. This takes saving time to a...
by CC IT | May 17, 2016 | BEST of Construction, Most popular
Graphene What is it? Made of pure carbon, graphene is both extremely thin and extremely strong. It’s been called a “miracle material” because it’s flexible, conducts electricity, and is nearly transparent. Think about it this way, graphite is the black...
by CC IT | May 10, 2016 | BEST of Construction, Construction Projects to Watch
Concept: Lowline, the company responsible for the Underground Park plans to use solar technology to illuminate a historic trolley terminal. The park will be located on the Lower East Side of New York City, providing a beautiful cultural attraction for one of...
by CC IT | May 6, 2016 | BEST of Construction, Most popular, What is PlanSwift?
PlanSwift is the number one takeoff and estimating software on the market. With more than 40,000 users in over 60 countries PlanSwift is easily the fastest growing developer and distributor of digital estimating and takeoff software for the construction industry....
by CC IT | May 6, 2016 | BEST of Construction, Most popular
What are artificial reefs? Artificial reefs are human made underwater structures built to promote marine life in areas with a generally featureless bottom, to control erosion, block ship passage, or improve surfing. Though most of the artificial reefs are...
by CC IT | Apr 7, 2016 | Construction Estimating and Takeoff Software
PlanSwift takeoff and estimating software company History PlanSwift was founded in 2007. The company was originally based in Henderson, Nevada and is now based out of Bountiful, Utah. PlanSwift was added to the Textura family of construction collaboration solutions on...
