Articles By: Autodesk Construction Cloud

Create Simple but Powerful Conceptual Estimates Using 2D and 3D Takeoff
Create Simple but Powerful Conceptual Estimates Using 2D and 3D Takeoff Preconstruction sets the tone for your entire construction project – the foundation upon which successful projects are built. Collaboration, transparency, speed, and accuracy are all vital components during this phase that help you align with the owner’s vision to develop budget, costs, and initial schedules.

4 Habits of Highly-Effective Estimators
Estimators are a project’s first safeguard against risks like rework and budget overruns. Creating accurate takeoffs quickly, collaborating effectively with team members and project stakeholders, and implementing construction technology provide a vital competitive edge for any estimator.

Winning the Bid: Secrets of Top General Contractors
This resource contains the top lessons to overcome the most painful parts of bid management.

How Traylor Bros. Scaled Bid Management Processes to Win More Work
Traylor Bros., Inc. specializes in bridge, underground, and marine projects across the United States and Canada. Antiquated bid management systems created disjointed communication between the estimating team and vendors, resulting in poor bid information and quote requests.

Allied Builders Switches to Autodesk for Better Pricing Clarity and Predictability
Allied Builders System, a leading construction firm in Hawaii, transitioned from their previous construction software to Autodesk Build. They found Autodesk Build offered key project management features without additional costs and a dedicated, no-pressure customer service approach. The transition was smooth, and the team praises the user-friendliness and robust training resources. Discover more in the full case study!

How Kraus-Anderson Builds the Minneapolis Skyline with Autodesk
As an integrated development, construction, real estate leasing, and management enterprise, Kraus-Anderson uses technology to align teams before starting a project. Autodesk Build, part of Autodesk Construction Cloud, plays a crucial role in this process, enhancing collaboration between clients, architects, and other stakeholders. Learn how they utilize Autodesk to drive efficency in the full case study!

Brinkman Construction Finishes Project Closeout with 50% Less Labor Using Autodesk Build
Construction projects have many moving parts, and managing them becomes even more challenging with siloed tools and data. Brinkman Construction was no stranger to these problems, and their teams were grappling with inefficient workarounds for key workflows, especially project documentation, quality control, closeout, and cost management.

From Chaos to Calm: Navigating Changes in Construction Project Management
Sometimes it feels like the only constant in construction is change. Even with the most experienced team and meticulous plan, it’s almost inevitable you’ll get thrown a curveball. And as project leaders know best, even the “smallest” change can turn into a challenge.