VIRTUAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is not just for designers. Builders, Managers, and Owners profit from the downstream dataflow.
Until a few years ago, Contractors and Owner’s Representatives needed to dedicate substantial profit and overhead to Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) practices. Only the country’s largest contracting firms -- like StructureTone, AECOM, Turner, and LendLease -- were able to gather VDC Teams on projects where technical salaries could be recouped by finding efficiencies.
Today, all Contractors can use these tools. Computer hardware is more powerful. The software is established. The cost is reasonable. Many construction companies are implementing VDC practices without instruction from their clients. Its just more profitable.
In addition, Owners are demanding this level of control. Buildings are getting more complex. Margins are getting tighter. And VDC workflows provide the control that manages risk.