Clash Detection When Outsourcing 3D Modeling
In VDC (Virtual Design and Construction), each team working on a project creates its own 3D models. But merging those models isn’t always easy. Here's how clash detection is done.
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5 Considerations When Looking for a VDC Partner
Outsourcing 3D modeling and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) services can boost an MEP company’s productivity and efficiency. Here’s what to look for.
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Centuries-Old Monolithic Construction Is On the Rise
Monolithic construction is becoming more common in the US, but not how you might think. Buildings constructed this way aren’t huge monoliths towering over city blocks. Here’s what you should know.
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5 Ways to Find BIM and CAD Training
The construction industry has seen a significant shift in tech over the last ten years. BIM and CAD (Computer-Aided Design) technology is now used every day. So how do you find BIM and CAD training?
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2D to 3D Models: Entering the Third Dimension
The construction industry is in a state of transformation: from flat to fat; from two to three dimensions. 3D models in construction aren't just a thing of the future, they're here to stay.
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What Is a Point Cloud?
If you're taking a 3D laser scan of a site’s as-is condition and creating a 3D CAD model to estimate, detail, or renovate MEP projects, you might wonder what a point cloud is.
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Exoskeletons for Construction Workers Are Marching On-Site
What are the 5 types of robotic exoskeletons and how are they being used by construction workers today?
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