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Easy Method for Generating Area Take-offs Using Autodesk Design Review(0)

August 6, 2011

During the design process clients and builders need area take-offs for estimating pricing on materials for managing an appropriate budget for their project. At EVstudio we utilize Autodesk’s Design Review program as a means for clients to review our drawings throughout the design process. Builders also use it for calculating or gathering area take-offs. Here, [...]

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Price Per Square Foot Construction Cost for Multi Story Office Buildings

Time again to look at the current construction market activity and analyze construction costs per square foot for various types of office buildings. How much does it cost to build an office building? Below is some data from RSMeans construction cost data that we keep a close eye on in order to estimate construction costs [...]

Building Season in Colorado, What About Winter?

We frequently have projects and clients who are concerned with the idea of building during a Colorado winter. Snow, ice, cold temperatures and frozen ground can all make building more difficult. With that being said, in the Front Range cities, like the Denver metro, we can generally build year round without many weather delays. As [...]

How Does Your Gypsum Board Stack Up?

Paperless Gypsum Board vs. Mold Resistant vs. Standard We are currently working on a government contract that requires paperless gypsum board but it has brought up the question of the pros and cons of the various products available and the tradeoffs involved for each. Standard Gypsum Board is a fantastic product when installed and maintained [...]


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