Detailer

Decoding Trends in Designer and Detailer Upskilling

Upskilling to benefit your career, your craft, and your company is always a good idea. But when there are only so many hours in a day, what should designers and detailers focus on?

Hiring a Qualified Detailer: 5 Must-Have Detailer Skills

Finding a qualified building detailer can be extremely challenging. We’ve outlined the five most important skills that a detailer should have. Use this checklist when vetting your next hire.

Managed Content: The MEP Contractor's Secret Weapon

MEP contractors are using managed content to produce constructible models that can be built into reality. Read this Trimble MEP blog to learn how.

The CAD Revolution In Construction

From pencil to paper and 3D, 4D, or even 5D BIM— there’s no doubt things are rapidly changing in the construction industry. CAD is transforming the way we work - and will continue in the future.

3D BIM Modeling - BIM Level of Detail and Model Progression Specification

3D BIM modeling is common in today’s construction industry, with BIM level of detail becoming even more important. Dive into Level of Detail (LOD) and BIM levels in 3D modeling software.

Disney Uses BIM to Create the Infamous Enchanted Storybook Castle

Shanghai’s Disney resort, which is due to open in spring next year, is the home of the largest of Disney’s castles. It has been over three years since Disney revealed that the Enchanted...

What's the Difference Between 3D CAD, BIM and VDC?

The changing pace of design and technology within the construction industry has led to a certain amount of confusion along the way – discover the difference between 3D CAD, BIM, and VDC.

3 Ways to Use a 3D Scanner on Your Next Construction Project

3D laser scanning is opening doors for many construction companies to improve their processes and results – Saving time, money and headaches. Here are three ways you can use it on your next project.

5 Surprising Areas Where Prefabrication Is Thriving

In recent years, prefabrication has come back into fashion after several decades of being very much out of style. Read this blog post to discover 5 surprising areas where prefabrication is thriving.

These Manufacturers Use BIM to Their Advantage

Manufacturers like Caleffi, ABB and Mitsubishi are finding their place in the BIM workflow. Here's what they have to say about it.

5 Ways to Simplify Creating and Managing BIM Content

Practical tips for improving how you manage your thousands of files of BIM content.

Kingspan Brings Constructible Content to Manufacturing

Here's how one material supplier uses BIM and digital construction workflows to speed up detailing by 50%.

Online Course: BIM 101 for AEC Professionals

[BIM EXPLAINED VIDEO] What Is Open BIM?

Watch this 60-second video to explain what OpenBIM is, what it isn't, and how different project stakeholders benefit from it.

[BIM EXPLAINED VIDEO] What Is Clash Detection?

Watch this 60-second video to learn what clash detection is and why it is a crucial step in the pre-construction process.

[BIM EXPLAINED VIDEO] What Is a Common Data Environment?

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[VIDEO] "A Different Perspective" for Construction Appreciation Week

Why do we celebrate Construction Appreciation Week? Check out this video- you might come away with a different perspective.