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Does a BIM Requirement Stop You From Bidding?

Carol Hagen

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become an industry standard on complex construction projects. As more Construction owners reap the benefits of BIM, more projects add a modeling component. Get Educated on BIM. Consider Outsourcing while You’re Learning BIM. So what is a smaller subcontractor to do?

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7 Advancements in MEP Tech that Make Life Easier on Contractors

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems are essential to commercial and residential buildings. Fabrication Software. Fabrication software is incredibly helpful in providing real-time insights for better decision making—from the shop to the field. One company doing this well is Allied BIM.

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Five Causes of Construction Rework and How to Avoid Them

Fieldwire

Equipment defects might include mechanical or electrical components that do not perform properly after installation, or construction equipment that malfunctions and damages work previously completed. Fabrication Issues. Design and fabrication issues can be mitigated when identified early in the project. Potential Solutions.

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6 Reasons Why Prefabrication Is Perfect for Building Manufacturing Facilities

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Fabricating components off-site leads to more consistent builds and higher quality outputs. Projects with significant mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) and hardened structural requirements, like manufacturing facilities, are exceptionally well placed to benefit. Now, prefabrication can bring the two worlds closer together.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Aaron Thompson, President at Nox Innovations

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We're an industrial construction solution provider for virtual design & construction and fabrication. Everything we model gets fabricated in our shop here and sent to our sister companies around the country. We have around 100 full-time modelers in the department and 50 or so fabricators.

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2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This could involve an increased focus on sustainable construction, leveraging advanced technologies like BIM, and adopting eco-friendly building practices. The AEC industry overall will witness an increased embrace of technology beyond traditional IT, VDC, and BIM departments.

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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. Home » Blogs.