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BIM at LOD400: Why Level of Development 400 matters for design and virtual construction

BD+C

At Walter P Moore, our solution is to solve design virtually, by producing a building information model (BIM) at Level of Development 400 (LOD400). By broadening design to anticipate construction issues and delivering a fabrication-ready model, engineers can create more certainty in cost, schedule, and design intent.

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BIM for Reinforced Concrete – From Design to Detailing in One Model

BIM & Beam

Before we dive in, let’s quickly review the four benefits of BIM for engineers: Combines the versatility of 2D documentation with the higher level of fidelity and accuracy of 3D modeling of steel reinforcement and concrete accessories, with minimal effort to produce both. Revit-model-driven structural-analysis.

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BIM Guide for Owners – Building Information Management, Model, Modeling

Building Information Management

Building Information Management, Model and Modeling. effectively developing an asset lifecycle process and model from conception to final retirement. Building Information Model: Is the DIGITAL REPRESENTATION of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. B IM / BIM 3.

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Interested In Prefabrication? Here’s 5 Tips To Get It Right From The Start

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Avoiding early blockers Despite these advantages, many companies run into challenges adopting prefab – often during the procurement process. Likewise, main contractors need to adjust the traditional estimation models which make it difficult to compare prefab designs with those delivered by trade. The post Interested In Prefabrication?

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Construction Blog Highlights

Construction Dive

This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at: Design-Build efficacyFuturistic building technologies around the cornerImproving construction safety against top four OSHA accident categories3D models for construction projectsCommercial construction contractors - 3 tips to building a successful businessConsiderations for procurement and (..)

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Advance Steel in Autodesk AEC Collection

BIM & Beam

Structural engineers, detailers and fabricators struggle with siloed teams, disconnected workflows, and varying software platforms that do not integrate seamlessly. This requires manual processes to bridge gaps which can lead to expensive errors and fabrication waste. Accurate BOM procures only needed quantity.

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Construction 4.0—What it Is and How to Get Ready

ProcurementExpress.com

Construction companies still rely on manual labor, heavy machinery, and a business model that hasn’t seen much change in the past 50+ years. Procurement teams will need to consider pre-fabrication and 3D printing along with traditional sourcing methods. 3D Printing and Procurement. Supply Chain Optimization.