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#117:  Building Information Modeling

NH Construction Law

Over the past decade, Building Information Modeling (“BIM”) – computerized 3D portrayal of integrated building elements that allows a project or project subset to be built virtually before being built in the field – has become prolific in commercial construction. This is not your father’s CAD system.

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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

According to Whole Building Design Guide, “Buildings that are properly commissioned typically have fewer change orders , tend to be more energy-efficient, and have lower operation and maintenance cost.” Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Building Information Modeling (BIM) is no different. Before jumping into BIM with both feet, let’s work on some fundamentals. BIM changes that and even more. BIM is also a process. I love basketball.

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Design-Build gets sweeter: Expanding a Hershey plant with a high-tech approach

The Korte Company

Over the next few months, Korte’s civil consultant TWM and Hershey’s in-house Building Information Modeling (BIM) team surveyed their existing structure, then shared these 3D point clouds with our team. The BIM team consistently upgraded us with new equipment designs and specifications as Hershey’s needs evolved. Instead, we plan.

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Trimble Accubid Classic Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

Trimble Accubid Classic is electrical estimating software helps out complete construction workflow. The expertises of this software are Electrical estimating to purchasing. Electrical estimating data used to develop bids should become the foundation for the rest of the construction workflow. Project management and billing.

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iPhone and iPad Applications Best Suited for Construction Professionals

Construction Cost Estimating

GoBIM : With GOBIM application you can navigate 3D BIM models and their associated data easily as BIM applications are widely used in the construction industry today. FingerCAD : FingerCAD is a CAD application for technical drawing with fingers assisted by computer.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Brady McKinney , Huston Electric. Senior BIM Manager. Regarded as a pioneer of BIM technology at Amazon, Nima Jafari currently serves as the company’s Regional Senior BIM Manager, where he’s building the Emerging Technologies Department in Amazon TES from the ground up. Nima is no stranger to BIM.