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How to calculate the cost of a project: a vital step in the construction industry

Tip • October 30, 2024

How to calculate the cost of a project: a vital step in the construction industry

Are you a tradesman in the building and civil engineering sector who wants to learn how to put a price tag on your job? Here are all the steps you need to optimize your costing.

How do I create a dimensioned 3-D floor plan?

Tip • October 30, 2024

How do I create a dimensioned 3-D floor plan?

How do you draw up a site plan for a building permit application or a preliminary works declaration? What elements should be included? Here's how.

BIM digital mock-up: definition, standards and software for better construction

Tip • October 30, 2024

BIM digital mock-up: definition, standards and software for better construction

To help you understand BIM and digital mock-up, here are some definitions, the benefits for each construction-related trade, and a comparison of the 3 best 3D modeling software.

Architect's tools: what software and hardware are essential?

Tip • October 30, 2024

Architect's tools: what software and hardware are essential?

Student or experienced architect? From hardware to software, find out which tools are essential in architecture.

How to book the pro rata account?

Tip • October 30, 2024

How to book the pro rata account?

The prorata account and its accounting are specific to the construction industry. Find out how to set up this account, how it works, and what it's used for.

How BIM, digital mockup and software are transforming the building industry

Tip • October 30, 2024

How BIM, digital mockup and software are transforming the building industry

Digital mock-up and data modeling are changing the landscape of the construction industry. Let's get to work on BIM!