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Industry Insights
Thu, 10 June 2010 2:16:15 EDT

BIM and its Impact in the Field

gmarcelli@accubid.com(By Giovanni Marcelli)

Creating a virtual (digital) model first and then building the actual project is quickly becoming the new approach to construction. Some contractors have already experienced this new paradigm; many more will in the foreseeable future...

The Specialist
Thu, 10 June 2010 2:16:15 EDT

Accubid Conference 2010: A Look Back at the Future

aricci@accubid.com(By Al Ricci, Chief Sales & Services Officer, Co-President)

"Wow", "that's amazing", "revolutionary, just revolutionary" – these were some of the comments we heard after the unveiling of Accubid Enterprise Estimating Version 5.0, the estimating module that's part of the Accubid Enterprise platform, during the keynote presentation at the 2010 edition of the Accubid Conference. Accubid Enterprise Estimating was not only the cornerstone of the Conference keynote, but of the entire Conference itself...

Trainer's Corner
Thu, 10 June 2010 2:16:15 EDT

Labor Factoring – Beyond Takeoff

myatteau@accubid.com(By Mike Yatteau, Product Trainer)

We often think of Labor Factoring with respect to the Takeoff screen. But what else can it do for me? Let’s take the Labor Factoring tool and look at it in the Extension screen and beyond. These steps can help turn our Accubid Estimating software into a better project management and scheduling tool...

  • Events

  • ECAO Industry Conference & Expo

  • June, 24
  • Kingston, ON

  • Bicsi Fall Conference - Booth #236/234

  • Sept 12-16
  • MGM Grand
  • Las Vegas, NV

  • The NECA Show - Booth #711

  • October 2-5
  • Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
  • Boston, MA

Associations

Independent Electrical Contractors Association

Founded in 1957, the IEC represents over 3,500 "open shop" electrical contractors and provides resources for success through communication and education. www.ieci.org


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National Electrical Contractors Association

Founded in 1901, NECA has 118 chapters in the United States. NECA is dedicated to enhancing the industry through continuing education, labor relations, current information and promotional activities. It is the voice of the electrical contracting industry, working to promote higher standards, quality workmanship and training for a skilled workforce. www.necanet.org


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Associated Builders and Contractors

ABC is the only national association devoted exclusively to the merit shop philosophy and represents nearly 23,000 contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and related firms from across the country and from all specialties in the construction industry.www.abc.org


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BiCSi

BICSI, a not-for-profit tele-communications association, is a worldwide resource for technical publications, training, conferences, and registration programs for low-voltage cabling distribution design and installation. BICSI has over 20,000 members residing in 85 nations. www.bicsi.org


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Partners

Berk-Tek

Berk-Tek provides data communications cabling designed to meet the demands of your network. www.berktek.com


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ElectricSmarts Network

The NetPricer Service from the ElectricSmarts Network connects estimating software to electrical distributors through the Internet for instant accurate price quotations. www.electricsmarts.com


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GTCO

GTCO is a world leader in computer input peripherals having pioneered the use of pen-based electromagnetic sensing technology currently utilized in interactive whiteboard, and digitizer product lines including the GTCO Roll-Up II. www.gtco.com


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Trade Service

Trade Service is the leading provider of content and pricing solutions for the Electrical, Plumbing/PVF, HVACR, Industrial and Office Products industries. www.tradeservice.com


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