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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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Is a BIM Mandate Coming to the US?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. So will the United States ever have a BIM mandate?

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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. Viewpoint’s software integrates with BIM to enhance collaboration. To harness BIM to its fullest potential, it’s important to know what each party is taking about. BIM Levels. BIM Glossary.

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Access BIM Information for Free

Job Order Contracting

Access BIM information for free and report on the quality, condition, maintenance and safety of a building. Build your own data files and attach any type of document after consulting and navigating the BIM model in Building in Cloud. Upload your BIM model 4. Just follow these simple steps to get started now!

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How BIM, Robotics and 3-D Printing Will Improve Efficiencies on the Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

Multiple sources have documented that overall productivity in the construction industry has decreased throughout the last few decades. As a design and construction professional with more than 30 years of industry experience, I am shocked that construction is still an inefficient business.

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A Guide to BIM

Viewpoint Construction Technology

If you work in construction, you can’t escape the buzz around business information modeling (BIM) , the 3D modeling method used to communicate information throughout the design, build and lifecycle of a project. What Is BIM? Once a project is completed, building owners can refer to the BIM for maintenance information.

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The Future Of Construction – BIM

Lets Build

Building Information Modeling (BIM) can be a valuable tool in the hands of anyone who works in construction. That’s why, it’s critical for all construction agents to be aware of the different BIM maturity levels. Before we go further with that, it would really be useful to try to define what BIM actually means.

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