We recently started a quick turnaround project here at Hayne for a bathroom remodel. Plumbing fixtures are already selected and ordered, so now we need to double-time it and get our construction package complete and to the contractor… Hopefully, they haven’t started demo yet… Looking through the specs, we have a few items that do…
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New Year, Same Sh*t, Better Us? Anti-Goals
One. Not fall into a Mess! We want to use our new organizational tools and spaces to stay on track and not get lost in a mess. Do you know where that material sample went? Do you know where those approved drawings are? Hey, where did I put those sketches? Not this year 2024! Two….
New Year, Same Sh*t, Better Us? New Apps to try…
One. Microsoft ToDo We started experimenting with this app in December and totally see the potential benefits! This app can help us digitize our task lists, assign team members, and set deadlines. The ability of each team member to have this app on his or her phone helps to keep everyone on the same page….
Tips & Tricks: How we organize multiple “sub-projects” in our digital files
We currently have a project with multiple “sub-projects” at different phases in design and construction. Our folder organization system typically files these sub-projects within the main project folder with no issues… For instance, a residential project broken down into two phases doesn’t become burdensome on the back end when filing or exporting drawings/specifications, but a…
The Hayne Way: From PDF Spec Sheet to REVIT 3D Component
Every now and then, ok, more often than not, we are asked to place the chosen plumbing fixture (furniture piece, light fixture, specialty equipment item, etc.) into our REVIT model and are only working with a manufacturer’s specification sheet with 2-dimensional drawings. I know it’s hard to believe, but not every manufacturer has 3D components……
Things we LOVE: Build.com
As we move through the design phases of a project it becomes necessary to start specifying actual products, typically this happens when we are in the Design Development stage of a project. When we work with a Client’s Interior designer, we typically just put together a “shopping list” for them to fill in and provide…
Gift Ideas for your Archi-Love
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, its time to shower the love(s) in your life with gifts, affection and food! Have an Architect-lover? We have some fun architectural theme gifts you can get for them (or yourself!) Building Your Love Architectural Date Destinations Whether you go a concert at the iconic Disney Concert Hall or…
New Year, Better Us: Meeting Goals
Meetings are vital to the success of a project, whether it be determining the Client’s initial goals and desires, finalizing project specifications, or keeping track of construction. These last few years have felt a little “last minute” with the introduction of Zoom, where you can essentially set up project meetings in minutes from anywhere, but…
Tips & Tricks: A Successful Zoom Call
Hello Friends! We are ready to wrap up the month of September with one last Tips & Tricks post: Ways to have a successful Zoom call. With the pandemic slowing down, people have returned to the office and returned to somewhat a “normality.” But many things have stuck around even returning to the office, video…
Tips & Tricks: Program Shortcuts We Love!
Hello Friends! This week we are going to share some of our favorite shortcuts PDF The CTRL+F shortcut brings up the “find” bar which you can quickly search for key words in the PDF. This is very helpful if you need to find something in meeting minutes to help prove you are right… I mean…
Tips & Tricks: Edit Revit Component Thumbnail Image
We are back with some helpful (hopefully) tips & tricks for you to use. Have you ever clicked on a Revit component before to see what the preview image is because the name of the file is “tub”… but it’s a small hard to see plan view? Well you can change that! Check out this…