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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

Understanding Breakdowns and Attributes – Part 2

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

Last month, we looked at managing breakdown categories in Accubid Enterprise. This month’s article addresses takeoff attributes...

  • Events

  • MCAC Annual Conference

  • Sept 22-25
  • Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
  • Halifax, NS

  • Mechanical Xchange

  • Sept 26-29
  • The Lodges at Deer Valley
  • Park City, UT

Associations

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association

Founded in 1883, PHCCA is the oldest trade organization in the construction industry and represents contractors who work in the plumbing-heating-cooling industry. www.phccweb.org


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Mechanical Contractors Association of America

Representing more than 2,000 mechanical contractors, MCAA is dedicated to promoting excellence and committed to quality. MCAA members deliver construction that moves quickly and efficiently. www.mcaa.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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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) is a national, non-profit business association helping dedicated professionals work together for the promotion, improvement, and advancement of the mechanical contracting industry.www.mcac.ca


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Partners

Allpriser

Allpriser Ltd has been publishing the standard Plumbing and Heating pricing reference in Canada since 1919. www.allpriser.com


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Gastite

A division of Titeflex Corporation, Gastite is a world power in fluid and tubular piping systems, and a pioneer in fuel gas piping. www.gastite.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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Harrison

From industry-proven price books to internet-based update services and accounting tools, Harrison remains committed to providing the mechanical industry with its single most complete source of information. www.hph-e-office.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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