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How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business

Construction Business Owner

How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business. One technology in particular—building information modeling (BIM)—is leading the way. BIM is an intelligent, 3D model-based process that helps general contractors become more accurate and efficient. Why BIM Is the Key to Staying Competitive With Owners. Greg Ragsdale.

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Why It’s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Despite its benefits, however, BIM adoption isn’t as widespread in construction as some might think, according to recent industry findings. While 27 percent of companies reported having a BIM/VDC department, 28 percent said they don’t bid on BIM projects.

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The New Preconstruction Advantage: Connected Quantification & Model Coordination in a Common Data Environment

Construction Business Owner

Perform 2D/3D takeoffs & BIM coordination in a single software solution. Introducing Autodesk BIM Collaborate & Autodesk Takeoff. First is Autodesk Takeoff, a brand new 2D and 3D quantification solution that enables estimators to quickly produce accurate quantities for improved estimating and competitive bidding. Greg Ragsdale.

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Collaborative LEAN Construction Software

Job Order Contracting

The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.

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6 Barriers to BIM Adoption in the Housing Industry

Pro Builder

6 Barriers to BIM Adoption in the Housing Industry. Building information modeling (BIM) is a digital approach to designing buildings using computer-aided tools. Building information modeling (BIM) is a digital approach to designing buildings using computer-aided tools. How BIM Can Work for Small Builders.

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Collaborative Construction Contracts Drive BIM, not Technology

Job Order Contracting

Collaborative Construction Contracts Drive BIM, not Technology. BIM, the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technologies, holds promise, yet remains elusive to many. Understanding BIM. BIM is not 3D visualization, nor a single vendor’s software product. Introduction.

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BIM and the Estimator

Cassell Construction Estimating

I’ve been asked by one of my industry software provider friends to write a piece on the current state of Building Information Modeling (BIM), as it relates to estimating in the here and now. BIM is fully useful now. In the building sector, BIM is largely confined to the design-build arena. Why Design-Build?