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Streamlining Design-to-fabrication With VDC and Constructible BIM
Owners, contractors and fabricators are recognizing that VDC and BIM create advantages for more efficient design and fabrication, making the technologies well worth the upfront investment.
By Brett Stacks
October 16, 2017
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by Brett Stacks
Brett Stacks, segment manager, MEP Solutions at Trimble, got his start as a sheet metal worker over 20 years ago and has since then been passionate about improving the technologies and processes for virtual design and BIM through his management positions at companies including TSI, Autodesk, QuickPen and Trimble. He currently oversees product development of Trimble’s BIM and 3-D CAD detailing solutions for MEP contractors.
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