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Self-Taught MBA: Are You Ready for Building Information Modeling?

FPR, contributor | February 15th, 20134 comments

Building information modeling (BIM) is the next evolution of CAD, involving the five-dimensional generation and management of digital plans. This post, written by my colleague Kristin Dispenza, introduces a new product specifically for small firms.

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Blueprint-Reading Basics: How to Navigate a Set of House Plans

rwotzak, Web Producer | February 25th, 20113 comments

Construction documents are usually more organized than they look. Learn some common symbols and drawing types that will help you find what you're looking for when you pick up a set of plans.

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How to Make a Drain-Pipe Plans Holder for Your Truck

grateful.ed, editor at large | December 3rd, 2010

How do you keep construction documents from getting buried under piles of tools and materials in your truck? Chuck Miller shows a couple of super-easy ways to fit a simple storage space for plans into any pickup.

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SketchUp for Builders and Remodelers: Build a Virtual Lumber Yard

TheTimberTailor, member | May 14th, 20107 comments

Remodeler Matt Jackson introduces SketchUp — the easy-to-use free 3D drawing software from Google — as a great tool for planning and selling small construction projects.

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