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Building beyond boundaries: BIM and the data revolution in construction

Fieldwire

The construction industry is undergoing a big change, with the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) at its core. BIM brings many benefits to the table, including improved collaboration, streamlined processes, and enhanced project outcomes. However, embracing BIM is just one aspect of maximizing construction efficiency.

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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

Construction Marketing

This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. Modern projects are incorporating building information management (BIM) software. It streamlines scheduling. Many industrial project managers have probably been using BIM software for a while.

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Engineering Firms Connect BIM-Based Design and Construction Through Fabrication

BIM & Beam

According to the 2013 McGraw Hill Construction SmartMarket report, “The Business Value of BIM for Construction in Major Global Markets,” adoption of BIM has reached more than 70 percent among firms in North America. Other external factors at play include fewer construction projects, tighter project schedules, and lower design fees.

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Talent and Tech: The Keys to Unlocking Prefabrication Success 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Design and BIM Prefabrication is all about building a structure's elements offsite and assembling them on location. This is where design and BIM training comes in. Teams well-versed in BIM and design platforms can take project specifications and transform them into detailed digital representations of future structures.

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Trimble Rockies Campus project leverages BIM technology

Contractor Magazine

four-story Trimble Rockies Campus facility was on a tight construction schedule. BY JOHN MESENBRINK. WESTMINSTER, COLO. With completion expected this month, the 125,000-sq.ft. Outgrowing its current office facility, Trimble decided to build a larger campus across the street. read more. Software'

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Five Causes of Construction Rework and How to Avoid Them

Fieldwire

It typically means some portion of work has to be redone to fix a problem, often with adverse schedule and cost impacts. Planning and Scheduling Problems. Schedule issues can lead to numerous problems on projects, one of which is rework. Fabrication Issues. Rework is a word no one wants to hear on a construction project.

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With BIM, steel detailing can be delivered fast. See how Autodesk customer TSI Structures did it.

BIM & Beam

We’re excited to share this great customer story from UK based fabricator TSI Structures. They used BIM-based workflows between Autodesk Revit and Advance Steel to reduce their anticipated schedule time by approximately 20 percent.