TRIMBLE EXTENSION'S MEP NEWSLETTER

Trimble's informative and educational newsletter for MEP contractors

April 2012

Editor's Message

This unseasonably warm April has Extensions focused on the “game changers” that are currently going on at Trimble. In David White’s QuickNotes article, he introduces us to Trimble Field Fitting Input – Trimble’s new iPad® application that allows sheet metal contractors to collect fitting information in the field and export it directly into your Vulcan cutting software. Industry Insights continues with Giovanni Marcelli’s article on the Change Order Protocol that he has helped draft, and is set to revolutionize how all sub-contractors do business. Lastly, The Specialist introduces us to the new Trimble Westminster Building project set to break ground at the end of this month. In this article, Vicki Speed gives us a glimpse at integrated project delivery (IPD) collaborative techniques. What game changing strategies are you planning for your business?

As always, we look forward to, and welcome your comments. Please contact us at editor@trimbleextensions.com to discuss.

Industry Insights

Change Order Protocol Part II

By Giovanni Marcelli, Founder, Accubid, a Division of Trimble

April 2012

Introduction

In last month’s Extensions, I introduced a change order protocol that was drafted by the Toronto Trade Association Standard Practice Committee, along with a taskforce made up of electrical, mechanical and sheet metal Con...

The Specialist

A General Contractors View to MEP Model Coordination

By Vicki Speed, Trimble Staff Writer

April 2012

A General Contractors View to MEP Model Coordination…As implemented on the Trimble Westminster Building Project

The new 125,000 sq. ft. Trimble Westminster Building project in Westminster, Colo., set to break ground by the end of Apr...

Trainer’s Corner

Version 11 – Overview of Enhancements

David Reeds – Instructor, Accubid - A Division of Trimble

April 2012

This article covers some of the enhancements that have taken place within Version 11 of Accubid Estimating.  Any user can always refer to the help menu of their program to view the complete list of enhancements that have taken place for ...