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Virtual reality as a tool for sustainable design

Construction Specifier

Recent developments in virtual reality (VR) technology allow for the visualization of unbuilt information as full-scale occupiable environments, providing previously unavailable insight to designers, clients, and other stakeholders. BIM to VR for spatial visualization.

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The Move Towards Embodied Carbon Targets for Building Materials

GCP Applied Technologies

Skanska USA and C Change Labs teamed up to develop a solution that would enable the building industry to access carbon emissions data during material specifications and procurement. Sustainable construction resources. Not sure how to get started with tracking embodied carbon on your next project? Using the EC3 tool.

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JOC – Job Order Contracting – Improving Productivity for Facility Renovation, Repair, Sustainability, and Construction

Building Information Management

Sure, you can tweak a few things here to attempt be more efficient with respect to your numerous renovation, repair, sustainability, and construction projects, but substantial productivity gains require fundamentally changing how you do things. Being productive is not just about being efficient. Learn more at [link].

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BIM and Cloud Computing – Get Beyond 3D Visualization and Focus Upon the “I”

Building Information Management

Building Information Management (BIM) is the life-cycle management of facilities [1] supported by digital technology. Current the most common being use of proprietary 3D visualization software for the purpose of supporting the design and construction phases of the facility life-cycle. BIM can be applied at various levels.

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Process centric data models are needed for BIM and ….

Building Information Management

Linkage for multiple “competencies” and/or “knowledge domains” associate with strategic and capital planning, design, procurement, construction, project management, repair, maintenance, sustainability, operations, and deconstruction/re-use. CAFM – Computer-aided Facility Management.

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Collaboration, Transparency, Accuracy, Process, and supporting Technology – The Keys to Improved Productivity for Building Construction, Renovation, Repair, and Sustainability

Building Information Management

Even today, many view BIM as 3D visualization, vs. life-cycle building management supported by technology! Drastic culture and process are the requirements for mitigating waste within the AECOO sector. until it shifts its focus exclusively to culture and process change.

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Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Additionally, the construction has made significant strides in sustainability and inclusivity, so professionals can contribute to a greener future while enjoying a more diverse work environment. Today, he leads a team that solves complex problems every day and improves project workflows.”