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AWP and BIM: Driving Smarter Construction Decisions

by InEight | Jan 11, 2022

Beyond BIM: Visualizing your Common Data Environment (CDE)

In the past five years, the prevalence of building information management/modeling (BIM) at the planning and early construction stages has taken off globally. Construction companies in some regions of the world are more consistent and demanding in their use of BIM, while companies in other regions are trying to decide what BIM means to them. […]

Do You Need a Dedicated BIM Specialist?

Despite building information modeling (BIM) having been used in construction over the last 20 years, it’s only recently that this 3D modeling process has been gaining more of a foothold. In fact, contractors view BIM as a top business-critical technology that will meaningfully impact their companies in over the next couple of years. With this […]

How Construction Project Software Supports Environmental Sustainability

There are nuances to how environmental sustainability is understood and defined in the construction industry. It can mean using renewable and/or recyclable materials, ensuring structures have healthier indoor workspaces for tenants while having minimal impact on the outdoor surroundings, or constructing a building with energy-efficient systems that maintain optimal functioning beyond their normal expected lifespans. […]

Who Should be Utilizing Models Daily to Support Construction Project Execution?

Over the years I have heard and learned from many different industries and companies as to how they utilize models in project execution. Some are farther along in their journey than others, but for the most part, I believe there is still a lot of room to grow in how models are utilized. Models are […]

AWP and BIM: Driving Smarter Construction Decisions

Smarter processes combined with smarter models enables smarter decisions. And that leads to better, more efficient project outcomes. As intelligence-based processes, advanced work packaging (AWP) and building information modeling (BIM) are each considered an industry best practice in terms of how they improve project planning and execution. But when used together, they can deliver even […]

How Building Information Modeling (BIM) Reduces Risk in Construction

Building information modeling (BIM) is a 3D modeling process that incorporates all the data linked to each element within the model, from dimensions to quantities to costs to warranty information. But it’s so much more than that. Its robust visualization capabilities make it possible to “view” everything from proposed design changes to potential clashes to […]

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