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  While talking about Building Information Modeling (BIM) technique , most refer to it as an intelligent process based on 3D modeling for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction professionals.   The BIM tool facilitates the various phases of design-build solutions. Further, it helps to plan, construct and manage buildings and infrastructures in a proficient manner. Now, what is VDC? Virtual Design and Construction are interpreted by many as the concept of a new BIM dimension, or a 3D Model to which information on the activities of the construction schedule and cost gets added. Origin of VDC: Virtual Design & Construction was initially developed by the Center for Integrated Facility Engineering at Stanford University of California in the year 2001 when the BIM conception hardly entered the software design market. The mission of the institute of VDC is to investigate how project results get improved with the usage of BIM so that it is beneficial for the client-own...

Do you want to make the most of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) technique ? Opt for BIM Clash Coordination and Reporting Services from one of the best  BIM Companies in New Jersey . The right BIM implementation between the engineer and the contractor helps to make easy clash detection and resolution, thus speeding up the AEC project. The Power of BIM Modeling for Clash Coordination: ·          Building Information Modeling acts as a powerful tool for coordination between a contractor and an engineer. One of the most useful functions of BIM is the capability to detect and report clashes to construction professionals. Clash detection through 3D BIM Modeling helps to accelerate the coordination process amongst various disciplines by detecting issues faster and more thoroughly. This allows communication between trades to emphasize solutions instead of identifying problems.   Process of Clash Detection & Clash Coordinatio...

Want to enjoy a real-time view of your construction project ? Why don’t you seek the integrated approach to TrueLook &  Autodesk BIM 360 ? Integration facilitates the users of TrueLook construction camera to conveniently live stream videos on the home console of Autodesk's construction management platform. The Autodesk integration in a series of integrations & hardware upgrades enhances TrueLook's offerings for the construction industry. What is offered by TrueLook? TrueLook is the first organization providing construction cameras uniting Jobsite viewing (live), time-lapsing, and HD recording for security & drone photography. The company integrated with BIM 360 , the top project delivery and construction management software platform of the industry. TrueLook also revealed a novel 4K indoor camera with an integrated 4G LTE cellular modem & a movie-making device for making customized time-lapse videos. Features: The integration facilitates the clients to ...

If you have the plan of developing BIM as an asset, you may have gone through different pieces of advice from the contractors to make the ultimate move.It’s important to consult with the architects and the firms you will be collaborating to opt for a compatible solution from your perspective. Tips for Transitioning to BIM: ·          Many contractors prefer using CAD (Computer Aided Designing), but BIM (Building Information Modeling) brings before you the virtual 3D world of construction as in reality. ·          You need to provide 3-6 months for making the transition to BIM from 2D, through setting up BIM office standards, expectations from the team members, and standardizing the workflows. ·          Some may face a serious obstacle to efficient BIM implementation. In such a case, it would be wise to consult a competent BIM Modeling Company   that pro...

Are you looking for BIM Clash Coordination Services for your construction project in the USA? Well, the answer is to hire one of the best BIM clash detection and coordination service providers near to your areas – be it in DC, VA, MD, or Baltimore.   But why should you opt for BIM Clash Detection Services? What is BIM Clash Detection? Clash detection is a constituent of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process and is the recognition of conflicts or clashes, amongst architectural, structural, or MEPFP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, & fire protection) disciplines, through an automated and computerized approach. In BIM, Clash Detection is the method of detecting how and where the two parts of the building are interfering with each other. Why is Clash Detection Essential? Clash detection facilitates in reducing project errors in the existing or completed model before construction. It is important for recognizing and flagging conflicts occurring in the BIM Mod...

Parametric Modeling is the formation of a digital model constructed on a series of pre-programmed documentations or algorithms called 'parameters'. To be precise, the model, or elements are produced automatically through internal logic arguments instead of by being manually operated. Relationship of Parametric Rules with Design Components: Normally, parametric rules build relationships among various design components. To take an instance, a rule might be created to ensure that walls should begin at the floor level and reach underneath the ceiling. If the floor-to-ceiling height is altered, the walls will automatically adjust to the building suit. Some other instances include the height of the window sill over the floor level, the connection between the walls and a slanting roof, the association between the floor area & the window size, and so on. The same algorithm can be used throughout a model so that if a specific component or rule is altered, changes can be seen thr...

Construction veterans expect the global economy to contract and expand. However, the Global pandemic presents construction contractors with a challenge.  Dr. John Killings Worth, Construction Management Professor at Colorado State University, who conducted extensive research on how contractors can withstand economic recessions stated that several contractors have no option rather than being reactive in the short term. They are not sure when the job sites will open or close. They’re considering the forecasts from qualified statisticians & public health officials, owing to the inadequate data availability. Long-term Strategy for the Contractors It is significant for the contractors to dive into long-term strategies . ·          Scrutinize the Fixed Costs of Everything The contractors should scrutinize the fixed costs related to everything from Personnel to Property, Plant & Equipment. For instance, it’s natural to hold onto one...