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More Construction Firms Turn to BIM to Cut Costs and Project Time
Contractors are on the leading edge of BIM adoption, using construction modeling to boost efficiencies in both scheduling and logistics.
By Mark Lyons
October 13, 2017
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by Mark Lyons
With more than 10 years in the construction software industry, Mark Lyons has led Procore’s Business Development team since its inception. Mark has worked with and facilitated the acquisition of Procore for many large accounts including Consigli Construction Co., WMATA, Delta Air Lines, and REI and continues to educate the market about the benefits of SaaS with his rich knowledge and experience.
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