4 Mandatory Construction Approvals in Kenya
Construction approvals/permits are issued by the government through its established bodies and ministries. By definition, a construction permit is a document issued by a local government authority to authorise the construction of a new building or to amend and renovate an existing building. It is…
Client’s vs Contractor’s Quantity Surveyor
The comparison between the client’s vs contractor’s quantity surveyor often pops up when career paths are being discussed. I believe you have visited this website because you are looking for the right information to help you understand the differences that exist between these two paths….
4 BIM-based Processes in Construction Cost Estimating
In this article, we will look at traditional paper-based estimating, 2D CAD estimating and how BIM helps automate those processes. We will further discuss the four approaches that are available in 5D BIM construction cost estimating. Cost Estimating Basics When a new construction project is…
MSBIM ARCHICAD Professional Template + Cost Estimating Pack
MSBIM is a professional building information modelling template for ArchiCAD, developed by Mesolight Visual. It consists of a professional ArchiCAD template, a virtual objects library and a cost estimating pack. Templates provide predefined settings, rules and customizations that allow you to build your project with…
5 Ways to Make Money with ARCHICAD
ARCHICAD is a building information modelling software (integrating architectural design, MEP engineering and structural engineering) developed by Graphisoft. It allows you to develop a virtual building model, that has intelligent construction information linked to it. With different model views, you automatically generate 2D floor plans,…
Building Information Modelling (BIM): Debunking the Myths & Misconceptions
Building information modelling/management (BIM) as a collaborative working concept has been around for a long time now. As a way of integrating and unifying workflows in the construction industry, it is disrupting and revolutionizing the way we live, work, play and communicate. Since people are…
