Material boards
Explain what a material is, where it is used, its key properties and the layers it must work with.
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Construction Handbook
Construction knowledge.
One connected system.
From first excavation to handover: visual explanations, construction sequence and field knowledge across disciplines.
Platforms & access
SEVEN CONNECTED HANDBOOK MODULES
Read the same building through seven tools, from drawing to site.
Each module answers a specific question: what a detail is, how systems work together, when work happens, and how quantities and site decisions are recorded.
Swipe the cards to browse all seven modules
VISUAL CONSTRUCTION ATLAS / THREE BOARD TYPES
Find the information, understand the system and make the decision.
The atlas organizes construction knowledge into three board types, so you can see what a detail is, how it works and when to choose it.
Construction knowledge boards
Compare types and working principles of foundations, columns, slabs, walls, roofs and building services.
Decision boards
Explain which material or system suits a condition and why, using performance, buildability and maintenance criteria.
How should the boards be read?
- 01Locate the whole
See where the element sits within structure, space and building services.
- 02Move into the detail
Separate the layers, connections and continuity that form the junction.
- 03Read the sequence
Identify what is installed first and what must remain accessible for the following trade.
- 04Verify the control point
Compare design, specification, tolerance and installed condition in one review.
The visuals explain the review method; approved drawings and specifications govern dimensions, materials and construction decisions.
02 / 3D Anatomy Viewer
3D Anatomy Viewer
Read the building as a coordinated set of disciplines.
- 01Separate the layers
Inspect architecture, structure, envelope, mechanical and electrical models independently.
- 02See the full impact
Check installation, access, maintenance, fire and insulation requirements around every route.
- 03Verify in one model
Coordinate openings, shafts, ceiling levels and facade connections in the same view.
Supports decisions on routes, openings, access and installation sequence.
03 / Sequential Construction Knowledge
Sequential Construction Knowledge
See not only how work is built, but when it must happen and what must be checked before it is covered.
- 01Define prerequisites
Read dependencies from excavation and foundations through envelope and finishes.
- 02Set hold points
Identify work that must be measured, tested or approved before the next trade proceeds.
- 03Protect the next trade
Plan tolerances, access and the condition in which completed work is handed over.
Supports programme, sequence, quality control and handover decisions.
04 / Specialist Works
Specialist Works
Assess roofs, facades, waterproofing, fire stopping and service junctions as complete performance systems.
- 01Define performance
State water, air, fire, thermal, acoustic and movement requirements.
- 02Resolve interfaces
Detail edges, returns, terminations and transitions between trades and materials.
- 03Prove the solution
Agree mock-ups, product evidence, site tests and acceptance criteria before installation.
Supports system selection, detailing, sample approval and site acceptance.
05 / Restoration
Restoration
Record the existing building and read deterioration through its cause, extent and material context.
- 01Document the fabric
Combine surveys, photographs, material maps and historical research.
- 02Diagnose deterioration
Trace moisture, salts, cracking, corrosion and material loss to their causes.
- 03Choose compatible work
Consider original fabric, reversibility and long-term maintenance together.
Supports conservation strategy, intervention limits, material compatibility and monitoring.
06 / Quantity & Work Volume
Quantity & Work Volume
Turn measured geometry into an auditable quantity take-off tied to rules, location and specification.
- 01Read geometry correctly
State how openings, laps, waste and net or gross areas are measured.
- 02Match scope and item
Connect each quantity to its work description, unit, location and specification.
- 03Track revisions
See how design changes affect quantities, budget, procurement and programme.
Supports take-off, bill of quantities, valuations, procurement and cost control.
Explore the quantity walkthrough ↗
07 / Project / Field Tools
Project / Field Tools
Turn a site observation into a traceable record linked to the current drawing and verified close-out.
- 01Locate the issue
Record project, space, grid, level, photograph and current revision.
- 02Assign the action
Define the issue, required response, owner and due date in one record.
- 03Close with evidence
Add the completed measurement, photograph and approval to finish the decision chain.
Supports observations, non-conformances, RFIs, checklists and close-out records.
English / Turkish · Web and supported installed platforms · Offline use where supported by the released build.
CONSTRUCTION HANDBOOK / QUANTITIES
From section to quantity.
From quantity to work plan.
Read a raft foundation in four steps.
01 / Define the geometry
10 × 8 × 0.40 m
Example raft: 10 m long, 8 m wide, with a constant 400 mm thickness. Define the element boundary first; assess openings and local thickenings separately.
80 m² footprint
02 / Separate the layers
Concrete · Steel · Waterproofing
Structural concrete, blinding, waterproofing and reinforcement follow different measurement rules. Trace the extent and interface of each layer through the section.
Each layer has its own measurement rule
03 / Measure the quantity
32 m³ concrete
10 × 8 × 0.40 = 32 m³ of geometric concrete volume. Formwork contact to all four edges: 2 × (10 + 8) × 0.40 = 14.4 m². Measure reinforcement separately by bar diameter, length and count.
Geometric quantity ≠ order quantity
04 / Translate work into time
Workload → Crew → Duration
Planning example: 96 person-hours with 4 people working 8 hours per day gives 3 theoretical days. Waiting, access, sequence and site productivity change the calendar duration.
96 ÷ (4 × 8) = 3 days
This walkthrough explains the method. Project quantity and workload tools are included in Premium / Pro access in the app.
INSIDE THE APPLICATION
Change a dimension. See its effect.
What does the video show?
In the Handbook quantity tool, foundation width is changed to 8 m, thickness to 0.40 m and perimeter to 36 m. The application recalculates concrete, reinforcement, waterproofing and formwork quantities. Crew size then changes from 2 to 4 and the estimated duration updates. Application allowances and productivity assumptions are included; the 32 m³ example above is geometric volume only.
Construction Handbook / ACCESS
Free access.
Complete access.
Free
The content available without a purchase.
- First 3 Atlas Materials
- First 3 Atlas Application entries
- First 3 Atlas Decision entries
- First 3 Handbook Structural steps
- First 3 Handbook Finishes steps
Premium
All content and tools unlocked.
- All Visual Atlas content
- All structural and finishing sequences
- Full 3D anatomy, specialist works and restoration
- Quantity calculations and all project / field tools
Premium access (Pro in the app). Purchases open when payment integration is available.
One account. One purchase entitlement. Your supported platforms.
Questions, answered.
What is Construction Handbook?
A visual construction handbook connecting materials, building sequences, 3D anatomy and multidisciplinary field knowledge.
What can I use for free?
The first three entries in each listed Atlas and Handbook category. Advanced sections are locked previews; actual calculation requires Pro.
Does one purchase work across platforms?
One account. One purchase entitlement. Your supported platforms. Availability depends on the release status of each platform.
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Is Construction Handbook a project-specific design service?
Construction Handbook explains construction knowledge. Explore consultancy for a review of your own project.
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