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BIM BasicsDigital Layout Innovations Blaze the Trail for an Efficient Construction Workflow
We all have a lot of work to do, and less time to do it in. Our clients are demanding higher quality and more complex, innovative projects than ever before. With the rise in demand...
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BIM BasicsLeica Geosystems, Part of Hexagon, Recognized as 2018 Constructech 50 Winner
Which technology providers are the most influential in today’s construction industry? According to the newly released 2018 Constructech 50, Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, is one of the top companies making a difference. The...
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BIM BasicsThree Reasons Contractors Prefer Leica iCON Construction Layout for BIM
Using robotic total stations in conjunction with building information modeling (BIM) is a proven way to boost the accuracy and speed of construction layout. Contractors have realized significant project savings by implementing this approach. But...
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BIM BasicsSoftware Advances Push Point Cloud Use to New Level in Building Documentation
Users cite breakthroughs in registration speed, simplicity as key drivers. — Point clouds captured with professional-grade 3D laser scanners have long been the gold standard for as-built documentation because of their unrivaled accuracy and level of detail. More recently, innovations such as the imaging laser scanner have promised to make point clouds accessible to everyone. But … Read More
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BIM BasicsA Powerful Tool That Is Transforming Construction Project Management
Every construction project is unique. At each phase, challenges can emerge that put the entire project at risk of schedule delays and budget overruns. These issues can be avoided through timely and effective communication, but achieving this goal is often elusive. Base planning documents may be flawed or inaccurate; coordination is often lacking during the … Read More
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BIM BasicsVideo: The Benefits of BIM-to-Field Robotic Construction Layout
From MEP to concrete construction, robotic total station layout provides substantial gains in accuracy and productivity. Watch the video to see how a fully digital process reduces rework and increases profitability. Read More
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BIM BasicsHow Backpack Mapping Transforms BIM Documentation
As every building construction professional knows, having accurate and timely documentation is key to ensuring that projects are completed on time and on budget. All too often, however, existing documentation is inaccurate, out of date or missing, and obtaining documentation during construction is time-consuming and complicated. This situation leads to guesswork and, ultimately, rework. Reality … Read More
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BIM BasicsVideo: Reality Capture for Pre-Design As-Builting
Starting with insufficient documentation on a renovation or retrofit project can lead to “designing in” invisible constructibility issues. Capturing digital as-built measurements before construction starts can completely eliminate these issues, thereby avoiding change orders, rework, and schedule delays. Watch the video to see how laser scanning reality capture provides a solution. Read More
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