In the fast-paced world of construction, efficiency and accuracy are key to success. Construction Managers are always on the lookout for innovative tools and methods to streamline their processes, reduce costs, and secure more competitive bids. One such game-changing approach is the use of Early Connected Steel Models, which involve modeling and connection engineering during the design phase. In this blog, we'll explore how these models not only cut down on bids but also enable Construction Managers to provide precise Bills of Materials (BoMs) for bidding purposes. This was a hot topic for many Construction Managers at CMAA last week.
Using Early Connected Models to Create a Precise Bills of Materials
By David Kowalski on Nov 2, 2023 3:52:12 PM
Approaching a Crossroad with Early Connected Models
By Michael Gustafson on Jun 9, 2023 4:17:34 PM
As we enter the summer season, many of you are planning your school breaks and getaways. With it also being half way through the year, I wanted to reflect on current market conditions in construction and the continued urgency to reduce project uncertainty.
Connecting for Optimization by Jef Sharp in MSC
By Pearl Burgoff on Mar 1, 2022 4:55:04 PM
"LAST MONTH, I wrote about how early connected models can help steel fabricators. This month, let’s expand the discussion to include the myriad ways that early connected models help the steel industry as a whole.
At Qnect, we call early connected model delivery projects “ISD” for integrated steel delivery. There are many advantages to integrating the connection engineering, detailing, and optimization of the model before the bidding process begins (which I’ll explore in a second). Using these benefits makes steel less expensive and faster than other building materials—and also more sustainable."
The Fabricator magazine interviews Qnect’s Henry Lederman
By Pearl Burgoff on Dec 17, 2020 12:16:47 PM
“If I only knew then what I know now.” How often do you wish you could peer into the future just a bit? With Qnect, you kinda can. The speed and accuracy of Qnect means that you can test a number of different connections extremely quickly. This is like looking into the future because you can make revisions, decisions that previous to Qnect would take days if not weeks to make.
Qnect & The Steel Tube Institute [Webinar Review]
By Pearl Burgoff on Nov 17, 2020 1:39:22 PM
This special webinar, specifically tailored for members and supporters of the Steel Tube Institute, demonstrates how HSS vertical bracing is made more efficient using Qnect’s powerful connection design and optimization tool.
Tech Tuesday: Export to PDF
By Pearl Burgoff on Oct 13, 2020 8:50:19 AM
Now available, Export to PDF. Qnect's customers have been asking for this and we deliver. Just like Qnect, export to PDF is a simple and painless way to turn your detailed Qnect reports into a sharable and for some more manageable format.
Qnect Hosts SteelDay 2020 Webinar
By Pearl Burgoff on Sep 16, 2020 4:49:39 PM
In celebration of the U.S. structural steel industry, you’re invited to a special webinar with Qnect as we host a SteelDay event on Friday, September 25! In this webinar, you will learn about technology advances that help steel detailers and fabricators.
[Webinar Review] Analytics: radically changing how fabricators make decisions
By Pearl Burgoff on Sep 2, 2020 4:32:08 PM
In late August, we hosted a webinar focused on the power of analytics presented with Qnect data. The full video is below and then just below that is a transcript with screen shots. We had a great attendance and a solid Q&A session after the main presentation. There is also a 7 minute BONUS video that can be found here where you will learn more about future plans around the content presented in the webinar.
Qnect Wins AISC Hot Product Award
By Pearl Burgoff on Aug 13, 2020 11:53:33 AM
The Qnect development team took on a monumental task when they added Vertical Bracing Connections to the product roadmap. They were confident they could make it work but they knew it would take time and testing.
The hard work paid off. Qnect received a 2020 Hot Product Award for “The world’s most efficient vertical bracing connection.”
Webinar Review: How Qnect Created the World's Most Efficient Vertical Bracing
By Pearl Burgoff on Apr 24, 2020 9:36:39 AM
[Scroll down for the webinar recording] Qnect hosted over 100 attendees for the Webinar introduction of vertical bracing. Vertical bracing completes Qnect’s full spectrum of optimized connections from gravity connections to moment connections and the lateral bracing system. What makes Qnect’s vertical bracing so efficient is the extensive use of their patented, iterative process for optimizing all of the engineering variables.
Release Notes: February 2020
By Pearl Burgoff on Mar 13, 2020 5:36:42 PM
After the holiday rest, we had a productive and, I’ll say, exciting time on the product development side of the house. Most of the enhancements are working behind the scenes so you won’t notice too much on the User Interface side but you will notice a few items.
Release Notes: January 2020
By admin on Feb 4, 2020 8:30:00 AM
It was a busy 2019, which ended in a productive end of year for product enhancements. In addition to the Release Notes found in the app, we wanted to highlight just a few for you here.
Webinar Review: Analytics in Qnect
By Pearl Burgoff on Jan 28, 2020 12:38:56 PM
Qnect's Analytics webinar, that took place live on January 22, recieved strong engagment from the audience and generated some insightful questions that we include in the video as well as at the end of the transcript.
Webinar Review: GCs Learn How to Reduce time to Construction
By Pearl Burgoff on Dec 2, 2019 5:16:19 PM
This special GC-focused webinar took place on November 20th, 2019. The webinar focuses on reducing time to construction for the general contractors. Learn about the connected model, preventing schedule drift, getting uniform bids from fabricators and much more. Qnect provides so much more than software and super service to help them be more successful.
"Qnect is revolutionizing connection design..." Read who said this.
By Pearl Burgoff on Oct 15, 2019 3:34:57 PM
It’s great to get an endorsement. Every business will tell you this. It’s even better to get an endorsement from a neutral, industry association. Qnect experienced this just a few weeks ago when we opened the October issue of AISC’s Modern Steel Construction (MSC)* magazine.
“Qnect is revolutionizing connection design and conservatively reduces the time it takes design engineers and fabricators to collaborate on approved shop and erection drawings by more than 70%.” ~ Scott Melnick, Editor