[plug] planning software

[Paul Dean]

Hey no probs, so maybe look at OSS paper then, I use Kleenex .. j ;-)

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Paul Dean.

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On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:02:16 +0800
Gavin Chester <gavin.chester at gmail.com> wrote:

>On 12/12/11 00:50, Bernd Felsche wrote:
>> On Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:40:58 Gavin Chester wrote:
>>> Looking for advice on a linux gpl (of course) app to help with
>>> planning all stages of building a house. I am engaging
>>> contractors, but have designed it myself and want control and a
>>> record of all the elements of the build, such as specifying all
>>> the detail like plumbing diameters, fixtures, etc. In other words,
>>> an app to encompass the generalities and have nested within it
>>> minute details room by room.
>> Are you an Engineer or architect?
>> You should be looking for a project management package.
>>
>> Capable of handling a building specification.
>> Presumably you'll also want to track costs.
>> And you may want to schedule purchases to contain finance costs.
>>
>> [snip]
>
>> If you do not have a professional construction manager (and do not
>> have the experience to do it yourself) then you are liable to
>> experience substantial cost and schedule over-runs.
>>
>Thanks for your detailed and thorough reply, Bernd. I hope and imagine
>the building company are doing that level of project management,
>whereas I as owner and designer am wanting to have thorough control
>over what they are providing for my money. So, no, I don't need the
>same level of project management as if I was the building supervisor,
>thank god!
>
>And Paul ... thanks, I'll check out that project as an alternative to
>the offerings already looked at.
>
>Gavin.
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