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Home » Topic » Technology » BIM

A Competitive Advantage: Bringing Accurate Quantities to Estimating With BIM

by Guy Erickson | Jun 18, 2018
BIM | Technology

Contractors can harness the power of BIM for more competitive and efficient bidding, collaboration across project teams and shorter project schedules.

Tech Impacting Jobs: 3D Laser Scanning, AR and BIM

by Joanna Masterson | Feb 2, 2018
BIM | Technology

Forty-eight percent of AEC professionals surveyed by Leica Geosystems stated 3D laser scanning technology would have the biggest impact on their jobs during the next three years.

The Internet of Construction

by Dave Davies | Dec 18, 2017
BIM | Data Analytics | Jobsite Monitoring | Technology | Wearables

IoT gives contractors a means to stop reacting to problems and act proactively. Equipping a site with smart devices to relay vital data on the site’s environment and performance can be used for everyday decision making and strategic planning.

The Building Blocks of a People-Driven Tech Culture

by Chris Cooper | Dec 4, 2017
BIM | Drones / UAV’s | Technology | Workforce Management

Many company leaders would love to adopt more technology, whether BIM software or drones, but most don’t feel they have enough people or time for successful implementation.

Rebar + Concrete Constructible Modeling: Setting a Winning Foundation

by Matt Hedke | Dec 4, 2017
BIM | Project Management | Technology

Constructible modeling ensures projects don’t accrue waste and provides the best result for company and client alike, which is especially the case during rebar placement and concrete pours.

Green Construction Technology: Five Trends to Watch

by Michael Floyd | Oct 26, 2017
BIM | Markets | Public | Technology

As the volume of construction output worldwide grows, it will have to meet increasing demand resource constraints as demand grows for high performance buildings. BIM workflows and green construction technology can help futureproof the built environment.

Streamlining Design-to-fabrication With VDC and Constructible BIM

by Brett Stacks | Oct 16, 2017
BIM | Technology

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.

Winning Strategies for Virtual Design and Construction Success

by Matt Hedke | Oct 13, 2017
BIM | Project Management | Technology

Commitment to innovative new technologies, such as a VDC strategy, and coupling it with the confidence to execute on-field, could mean the difference between having a technology-enabled workforce or not.
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