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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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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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BIM for Clients: There is a need for independent BIM advocacy!

DebunkTheBIM

To create their projects, apart from the staunch DIYers, most draw on a plethora of advisors and consultants for assistance. BIM advocacy rarely makes their list. But I am yet to see them seeking out independent BIM advice. BIM has been around for a long time. And in their own way, they are massive technical achievements.

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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. Next is Autodesk BIM Collaborate, a cloud-based solution that combines design collaboration and coordination in a single solution. Collaboration With Autodesk BIM Collaborate. Greg Ragsdale.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud Releases 3 New Products: Build, Quantify, & BIM Collaborate

Construction Junkie

Announced today at AU Virtual, Autodesk will be expanding the Construction Cloud to include 3 new products: Build , Quantify , and BIM Collaborate. Each of the 3 new products (Build, Quantify, and BIM Collaborate) will also include Autodesk Docs, Insights, and Administration to help users manage data and project administrative tasks.

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BIM Demystified: How to Make BIM an Every-team tool

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Building information modeling (BIM) technology is widely used when planning and visualizing projects, so many modern architects, designers, and VDC professionals are well-versed in the technology. . Take the field, for instance, where BIM can feel like a stranger. See more stats in our “Future of BIM” infographic.

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Turn your pen-and-paper sketches into digital drawings in seconds with this nifty gadget [video]

BD+C

It isn''t exactly news that technology now allows us to draw and write digitally, but that usually involves the use of a tablet PC and a stylus. This pen is equipped with a permanent ring-magnet that tracks your writing or drawing, and automatically transfers it to a connected computer or tablet.