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How BIM boosted efficiency, collaboration in San Francisco mega project

Construction Dive

Designers, engineers and contractors behind the two-million square-foot Oceanwide Center used 3D modeling software to execute complex design details within an efficient timeline.

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New app said to automate code compliance

BD+C

A San Francisco startup has developed a software plug-in that scans 3D models created with building information modeling (BIM) data and alerts architects about potential code issues.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

BIM to Aid in Eiffel Tower Makeover. Construction Dive reports that renovations to Paris’ famous Eiffel Tower involve building information modeling (BIM), the 3D modeling tool that’s becoming more popular in the construction industry. Contractors should consider whether BIM would help them coordinate their own projects.

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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in June 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Some of the cities where you can attend in-person include Dallas, San Francisco, Paris, Las Vegas, Stockholm, and Washington D.C. We have a great webinar in the first week of June, on the life of a model for BIM/VDC managers and any other stakeholders that tend to rely on or interact with design models.

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The future of specifiers: The way forward

Construction Specifier

Will the role grow and change in the future or will it disappear completely in favor of a new model? They see trends toward integrating information better, both with building information modeling (BIM) and drawings, and between teammates. How can we encourage other professionals to take an interest in the role?

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Autodesk is Seeking Construction Innovators for Their Annual AEC Excellence Awards

Construction Junkie

In last year’s competition, Mortenson|Clark took home the award for “Construction – Large Project” with the Chase Center & Warriors Mixed-Use Office and Retail Development in San Francisco, CA. Amr also leveraged 3D modeling to create a virtual walkthrough of a Windover construction site for safety training.

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Construction Event on Estimation Technology 2016

Construction Cost Estimating

Estimation Technology For Construction 2016 focuses on first national congress to reveal how estimation and preconstruction departments can leverage models, databases and data to enhance the accuracy and speed of cost estimation.