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Sign up for FREE Webinar – Better Tendering with StruM.I.S

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Tendering is undoubtedly a determining factor that can lead a steel fabrication company towards continued business success.

Bearing this in mind, a free webinar will be available for Estimators, QS and Commercial Managers to find out how StruM.I.S estimating can deliver accurate estimates with the additional benefit of 3D model integration for reduced errors and processing time.

This free webinar will concentrate on the enquiry and tendering module within the StruM.I.S system for steel fabricators that allows full fabrication process control. You can Tender for projects more easily, save time, increase accuracy and profitability with StruM.I.S, available standalone as StruM.I.S estimating or as part of a full management information system.

Go for StruM.I.S Estimating Software for more accurate profitable estimates.

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StruM.I.S estimating is an enquiry and steel estimating software tool designed to meet the needs of estimators, QS and commercial managers involved in the detailing of accurate tenders in the steelwork fabrication industry.

StruM.I.S estimating processes and manages information throughout the tendering process using a number of pricing methodologies. It also allows accurate and consistent estimates with the benefit of 3D model integration for reduced errors and processing time.

Some of the benefits of StruM.I.S estimating include:

  • Easy to use with short set up time, enabling immediate return and benefits;
  • Retains acquired knowledge within processes, and detailed performance analysis;
  • Automation of repetitive tasks and greater integration leads to cost, time and error reduction;
  • Easy management and tracking of custom information enables better recording of information;
  • Provides estimators with the ability to prepare very accurate bespoke estimate take off with no extra data entry time; and
  • Facilitates planning and early issue flagging for rapid resolution.

Why not visit our website here to discover some of StruM.I.S estimating features and benefits. Alternatively, to watch a free webinar on our Steel Estimating Software please click here.

Catch up with our latest BIM Webinars

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Have you missed our last webinar on BIM Project Collaboration?

You can view the webinar here to get answers to any questions you may have about the software and to find out about some of the superior BIM project collaboration benefits that BIMReview could deliver on your next BIM based project.

BIMReview is our low cost, feature rich tool that enables import of BIM models and associated data from multiple CAD sources for effective review and visual communication.

To watch our latest webinars, click here. Or, to trial BIMReview now, please visit www.bim-review.com where you can download and start benefiting!

Sign up to watch our FREE Webinar on BIM & your Supply Chain

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If you are a Building Information Modeling (BIM) Manager, Estimator, QS, Buyer or Project & Construction Manager working with main contractors, subcontractors and suppliers; a new dedicated webinar is available for you to view online with particular focus on BIM and your supply chain.

This webinar will be based on 10 point guide useful for handling your BIM based construction projects covering the following areas:

  • Methods for utilising BIM from design through the construction supply chain; and
  • Key issues of change, cost and supply management to the construction site with BIM at the heart of the project workflows.
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Tuesday, 18th December, 2012 – 4.00 PM – 4.30 PM (GMT – London time)

BIM Review and Collaboration

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For many years, building model authors had no real options in the market when it came to co-ordinating and re-examining multi-discipline Building Information Modelling (BIM) models. They were stuck with separate vendors proprietary authoring products.  Although it took a while for the AEC market to catch up, there are now a number of different options from software vendors who have seen the value in providing model collaboration.

The 3D opportunity

Contrary to the conventional lines and curves of 2D CAD systems, 3D BIM enables visual reference and virtual reality providing the opportunity for a BIM review process. An effective BIM collaboration process would involve importing models and associated data from multiple authoring tools into a single BIM environment for effective review, visual communication and collaboration.

The move to digital and file sharing across projects

Effective BIM review necessitates information to be shared at different phases of a project, from design through into site construction. This enables different project members to simultaneously benefit from appropriate and timely information, delivering enhanced workflows, and accelerated schedules with minimized risks.

Other than the ease of communication enabled by virtual reality, real time data access enables efficient decision making, resulting in improved workflow, superior understanding and a team based environment.

A BIM mandate

According to Paul Morrell, the Government’s chief construction adviser, the use of BIM will be made mandatory on all the government projects by 2016.  The adoption of BIM methodology is seen as a driving force for reducing costs on public sector construction projects and for the UK to lead the way forward in the construction sector.

This government strategy is to increase the adoption of BIM to elevate UK companies to compete at international level.

Changing processes

The UK Government’s strategy of BIM implementation over the next four years will certainly impact on business practices and will alter the nature of collaboration and the interaction between supply chains and clients.

Many clients and owners are acknowledging the importance of employing BIM on their projects to obtain maximum business efficiencies. Implementation of BIM can facilitate cost reduction and diminish time schedules. Furthermore, BIM review enables early detection of design clashes and thus provides the opportunity for the elimination of errors through co-ordination for better site construction.

What options are there available for BIM Review and Collaboration?

There are several products available on the market. Several of these were reviewed and covered in AEC Magazine’s excellent independent article which can be accessed here. Also, a blog article on selecting BIM Review Software can be found here.

Watch our FREE Webinar on BIMReview

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AceCad is pleased to announce that a new webinar is available to view online highlighting the benefits of our recently released Building Information Modeling (BIM) collaboration and review software; BIMReview.

BIMReview is a low cost, feature rich tool that enables import of BIM models and associated data from multiple CAD sources for effective review and visual communication and much more.

This webinar is designed to answer any questions that you may have about the software and to show you some of the BIM project collaboration benefits that BIMReview can deliver on your next BIM based project.

Whatever your role in the constructional supply chain is, BIMReview can open a world of endless collaboration opportunities across the engineering, procurement and construction stages of your projects.

Features include clash verification, mark-up, sequencing and planning to deliver instant project information. Imagine what you could do! To watch our latest webinar, click here

Or, to trial BIMReview now please visit www.bim-review.com where you can download and start benefiting!

Join AceCad team at SteelFab 2013 exhibition on stand 182

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AceCad Software will be attending the SteelFab 2013 exhibition, 14 – 17 January, 2013, Expo Centre, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

SteelFab 2013 is the biggest display of steel fabrication machinery and associated engineering products in the Middle East and it is a must visit if you are engaged in the structural steelwork sector.

SteelFab 2013 is an opportunity for you to find out about new and advanced steelwork solutions and this year it will also deliver knowledge about the latest trends in the steelwork industry through practical seminars.

Steven Watson, Sales Manager at AceCad, will be delivering an informative presentation on advanced software technology for efficient steel fabrication on 16 January 2013 at 10.30 – 11.15. This presentation will focus on how our advanced software products deliver centralized control and project insight for efficient management of steelwork fabrication.

AceCad  will also be exhibiting on stand number 182 and welcomes any delegate registered/attending SteelFab 2013 to drop by to see us, where our sales representatives will be demonstrating live our solutions for efficient structural steel fabrication management.

Our Middle East team will show you our StruM.I.S system for larger and medium sized steelwork fabricators together with our new Essentials solution for smaller fabrication shops.

We hope that you avail this opportunity to join us to discover our Building Information Modeling (BIM) collaboration software BIMReview and introducing BIMProject our brand new construction lifecycle management software for procurement and construction teams.

Accordingly, we look forward to meeting existing clients and visitors to the exhibition and helping your business to succeed. We welcome any advance meeting reservation requests on marketing@acecadsoftware.com

Bar Code Tracking with StruM.I.S

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Bar code data-collection systems provide huge benefits during the manufacturing and processing stages of fabrication. Murray & Roberts subsidiary company, Genrec, has extended these benefits further by tracking individual items within large scale projects.

The bar code data-collection solution enables faster and more accurate data capturing with lower costs, minimised mistakes and easier data management through the StruM.I.S system including site materials and piece tracking.

A successful installation simplifies fabrication management

With Genrec’s principal RSA steel fabrication site in Wadeville, covering over 55,000m2 of undercover workshops and open areas, tracking of materials and fabricated items represented a major issue.

As StruM.I.S users they had already decided to extend shop floor feedback automation through bar coding for an optimised workflow and real time tracking. This implementation has been highly successful for quite some time and has shown real benefits in terms of processing steel through production efficiently and gaining the most out of the management  system; StruM.I.S.

Overcoming the growing pains

Following successes in several large projects around the world, Genrec has become the main contract steelwork fabricator for a substantial domestic infrastructure project. This resulted in the need to develop their own onsite fabrication facilities alongside the creation of a lay down storage area covering an area larger than that of five soccer pitches!

The sheer size of this storage area created a number of traceability issues for both raw materials and fabricated items and as such Genrec approached AceCad to see if it was possible to create a way of implementing bar coding through StruM.I.S into a new onsite process to enable complete onsite traceability.

GPS location of items enables accurate location on demand

Following development work between Genrec and the AceCad team, StruM.I.S is now able to use the bar code tracking functionality through a specially designed interface to track all site movement of materials and fabricated items.

Originally, the brief given by Genrec required the ability to scan items into the Production Delivery notes to define that these items were leaving the fabrication facility and headed for the site. Once the shipment is received at the site, the items are then scanned again as a confirmation of receipt to ensure that they have not been lost during transit. On confirmation, StruM.I.S will recognise the location, including GPS coordinates, for easy onsite traceability throughout the entire construction process.

Speaking on behalf of Genrec a spokesman commented; ‘With StruM.I.S, we have a system that enables us to manage projects from start to finish. Now with the extended bar coding functionality and the automation that this delivers we are able to benefit from the system more and more throughout our projects.’

So you’ve got your 3D or BIM model… What comes next?

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The main issue with interdepartmental and supply chain collaboration, is often the flow of information from one place to another. This is one of the areas where BIMProject comes into play, with its very simple workflow system doing all of the heavy lifting (figuratively speaking!) Processing 3D or BIM model data from design through the tendering, procurement and QS cycles to the construction site.

All of the information attributed to the models, and the models themselves, can be imported into BIMProject. Throughout the supply cycle the information is compounded and enriched and this data, along with all the documents involved, is then added to the system under controlled change management; through integrated workflows for the benefit of everyone involved in the entire construction project.

BIMProject and BIMReview also share an excellent and unique aspect; complete visual traceability in sync with the data held within.

‘Contractors are able to track the content from their suppliers through to the construction site in real time, utilising the BIM model in this environment, which we feel is a first.’

Paul Daynes, AceCad’s BIM Solutions Business Manager