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BIM HardwareMiller Electric Co. Implements Powerful Approach to Building Renovations
Electrical contractors are well acquainted with the challenges of creating as-built models for building expansions and renovations. The work typically involves climbing in and around existing structures with tape measures and clipboards; for larger projects,...
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Success StoriesHow Digital Layout Drives Accuracy in Electrical Work for New Construction
Miller Electric Co. is one of the United States’ largest and oldest electric contractors, with more than 1,000 employees performing electrical contracting work in all 50 states. The company focuses on innovation in electrical work,...
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BIM HardwareClark Builders’ Secret to Fast, Accurate Layout
Ninety to 100 points an hour – that’s how fast Jeff Gerber and the surveyors of Clark Builders typically move when they’re on a project doing layout. The top-ranking general contractor, based in Edmonton, Alberta,...
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BIM HardwareReality Capture on a Challenging Construction Site
What’s the fastest and easiest way to document a changing and challenging construction site with multiple floors and tight spaces? Walking the site with a backpack mapping system offers a solution. This video shows a three-story building that was fully mapped and georeferenced in 25 minutes using a Leica Pegasus:Backpack. The data was processed in … Read More
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Construction ValidationVideo: Reality Capture for Construction Validation
3D laser scanning is becoming mandatory for an efficient BIM workflow. With the latest hardware and software innovations, scanning workflows can be intuitive and accessible, or comprehensive and feature-rich. Recent software developments provide automated deviation detection and remarkable loading and processing speeds, as well as complete interoperability with popular CAD platforms. Scanning provides valuable insights … Read More
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Reality CaptureVideo: How Artform Innovates Architecture
Exceptional surfaces, stunning sunscreens, and fascinating fascias – Artform creates products that transform how buildings feel and function. Through innovation in digital layout processes, the company is able to achieve impressive accuracy while raising the bar on architectural design. Go behind the scenes in this interview with Josh Livingston, Todd Graham and Alek Buriak to learn … Read More
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Construction ValidationVideo: How WeWork Reinvents Real Estate with Reality Capture
WeWork is already the largest private tenant in Manhattan, with over 2.7 million square feet of space – and it’s growing rapidly. The WeWork Reality Capture team supports the build out and renovation of spaces through high-accuracy laser scanning and spherical photography. Watch this interview with Senior Reality Capture Specialist Thad Wester to discover how … Read More
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Construction ValidationOn-Demand Webinar Highlights Value of Virtual Construction
An estimated 98 percent of construction projects incur cost overruns and delays, and it’s not uncommon for projects to be as much as 20 months behind schedule. Is there any way to beat these negative trends and keep your projects on time and on budget? Yes – and forward-thinking companies are adopting innovative new approaches … Read More
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