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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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BIM Integration Congress Takes Place in August

Construction Superintendent Magazine

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- BIM and VDC experts from construction, designer and owners companies across North America, including Balfour Beatty, Sutter Health, McCarthy Building Companies, AECOM, VEGA Architecture, the California High-Speed Rail Authority and many more will converge in San Francisco, California Aug.

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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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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. The “Small Project” award was given to Windover Construction, Inc.

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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. among others.

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The future of specifiers: The way forward

Construction Specifier

They see trends toward integrating information better, both with building information modeling (BIM) and drawings, and between teammates. Pointing out that some design teams still fallaciously expect BIM to produce three-part written specifications, Chambers expressed doubts about the project architect being asked to produce specifications.

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