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Feb 16
5 Best Distance Measuring Wheels for Site Surveyors and Estimators
5 Best Distance Measuring Wheels for Site Surveyors and Estimators A distance measuring wheel is a convenient tool for measuring long distances on site. This tool consists of a wheel, pole (steering or handle), kickstand and the meter (measuring dial). There are various types of measuring wheels, some with collapsible wheels which can be reduced …
Feb 16
10 Lending Companies & Banks to Get Home Improvement Loans – Building Finance
10 Lending Companies / Banks to Get Home Improvement Loans – Building Finance If you have plans to renovate your house or make changes to the interior design, one of the things that may hinder your plans is lack of financing. Unless you have surplus savings that are not attached to your household savings account, …
Feb 16
5 Best Pictures of Tiny Houses That You Would Like To Live In – House Plans for Under $100
5 Best Pictures of Tiny Houses That You Would Like To Live In – House Plans for Under $100 A tiny house is a small house that is usually built with prefabricated units or elements for speedy construction and cost-saving purposes. Tiny houses are popular for many reasons – the cost of living in the …
Feb 16
Top 10 Distance Laser Measuring Tools for Construction Estimators and Quantity Surveyors
The Top 10 Distance Laser Measuring Tools for Construction Estimators, Land and Quantity Surveyors A distance laser measure also known as a range finder is a modern tool used by construction estimators and quantity surveyors to measure distance. The device can also measure area and volume, including Pythagorean triangles. If you are still using …
Feb 16
5 Best Construction Calculators for Estimators, Contractors and Architects
5 Best Construction Calculators for Estimators, Contractors and Architects A construction calculator is a handy tool that you would need if you are dealing with mathematical problems on site or in your office. This tool will be useful for estimators, quantity surveyors, architects, contractors and various trades such as carpentry, metalwork and plumbing. Estimators – …
Feb 16
QSPlus Deducting Openings from Walls and Finishes – “And-On” Feature
Using the “And-On” Feature on QSPlus for Deducting Openings When measuring Brickwork and Wall Finishes in an Elemental Estimate or Bills of Quantities, you measure the Gross Quantity, that is you don’t make adjustments for openings (windows, doors etc.) After you have finished measuring the items, you have to return to the Estimate to make …
Feb 16
How to Get Funding for a Construction Project
Getting funding for a construction project can be tough or smooth depending on various factors such as your financial standing, creditworthiness, quality of your presentation and proposal. Every lender (or investor) wants to know what they are getting from a project or business plan. They are bound to ask you tough questions, test your …
Feb 16
10 Construction Estimating Software Used in Australia and other English Speaking Countries
10 Construction Estimating Software Used in Australia and other English Speaking Countries One of the decisions you have to make prior to purchasing construction estimating software is whether to choose software designed for the international market or local industry. There are many good estimating programs for the US, Canada, UK and other English-speaking markets that …
Feb 16
QuickScale PDF Takeoff – How to Use the Calibration Tool to Find Exact Scale
QuickScale PDF Takeoff – How to Use the Calibration Tool to Find Exact Scale In order to extract quantities from an Architectural digital drawing or plan, you have to use onscreen digital takeoff software. Architectural plans are usually shared in PDF format, one of the most widely used files, and also the fact that most …
Feb 16
The Difference between an Estimate and Budget – Construction Cost
A construction estimate is prepared in the early stages of a project before work on site begins. The process leading to a cost estimate begins with client consultation. As soon as the client lays down their building plans with an architect, he or she must take the blueprints to a quantity surveyor or professional …