BIM: Building Information Modeling
VDC: Virtual Design and Construction
It’s a promising future wherein design and construction will be cheaper, safer, more efficient, and more responsive to end-users. BIM helps project stakeholders visualize all the models that make up the building: the architectural, the structural, the MEP - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing.
One of the benefits of BIM, for instance, is increased speed and efficiency. Yet many designers fall into the trap of manual data drops, which are neither fast nor efficient.
There are four major checkpoints in the Virtual Construction process:
1. The model must be constructable;
2. The construction documents must match the model;
3. The fabrication documents must match the model;
4. Crews must install elements where they were modeled.
With this line up of 3D BIM, we support and open up project teams to the wealth of new functionality for clash detection, quantity takeoff, locations, scheduling, estimating and lifespan.
We build digitally first, and run tests and simulations on the model to determine how a given building will act in the field. Issues are identified and presented to help facilitate communication to all project participants. A valuable process during the pre-construction and MEP coordination phase.
Model management is a key component of Jotegg 3D because it lets the user organize all the models related to a project, turn on and off the latest versions of these models, and even combine the models to see the “big picture.”
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BIM refers to a dynamic, 3D digital model -or models- of a building that has information embedded in the digital building elements. Virtual Design and Construction is the process of using BIM as a process and a tool in the design, pre-construction, construction or operational phase of a building or facility.
Layout process: It will be essential to cultivate better relationships not only with 3D BIM and VDC, but also with 3D technology, which should be understood as an opportunity instead of a threat.
The only way that BIM models have any value is if they can positively impact downstream processes like coordination, scheduling, estimating, and field layout. What good is a model if it can’t tell the story of project cost, time, and quality?
There is a tremendous amount of 3D BIM information available on our website about the layout process. Take advantage of these resources and make an informed decision about your integrated project approach.