Virtual Design and Construction Software
Virtual Design and Construction Software
Learn how VDC technology via the Autodesk® AEC Collection helps you to increase collaboration, control costs and improve quality on your construction projects.
What is VDC technology?
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is a type of technology that creates digital models of buildings and project sites. Architects, engineers and contractors use VDC models to visualise and plan building designs, processes, schedules, budgets and more. VDC technology allows companies to analyse construction plans from start to finish before breaking ground.
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is a type of technology that creates digital models of buildings and project sites. Architects, engineers and contractors use VDC models to visualise and plan building designs, processes, schedules, budgets and more. VDC technology allows companies to analyse construction plans from start to finish before breaking ground.
Image courtesy of KlingStubbinsWhat is the difference between VDC and BIM?
What is the difference between VDC and BIM?
VDC and building information modelling (BIM) technology are related, but differ in purpose. BIM technology creates a digital representation of a physical building. VDC technology uses 3D BIM models and other information to digitally plan out all aspects of a construction project—from estimating costs to scheduling and risk management.
VDC and building information modelling (BIM) technology are related, but differ in purpose. BIM technology creates a digital representation of a physical building. VDC technology uses 3D BIM models and other information to digitally plan out all aspects of a construction project—from estimating costs to scheduling and risk management.
Using the AEC Collection for VDC
Using the AEC Collection for VDC
The Autodesk AEC Collection is an integrated set of BIM tools that enable you to quickly and efficiently create building design, civil infrastructure and construction simulations. The collection supports all phases of the building lifecycle with design technologies that cover conceptual design through construction.
The Autodesk AEC Collection is an integrated set of BIM tools that enable you to quickly and efficiently create building design, civil infrastructure and construction simulations. The collection supports all phases of the building lifecycle with design technologies that cover conceptual design through construction.
VDC Workflow for Construction
VDC Workflow for Construction
The risk of human error is inherent in construction workflows. VDC technology allows you to build a project virtually then track construction progress, optimise processes, minimise waste and validate installations. The workflow becomes more efficient, quality improves and risk is reduced.
The risk of human error is inherent in construction workflows. VDC technology allows you to build a project virtually then track construction progress, optimise processes, minimise waste and validate installations. The workflow becomes more efficient, quality improves and risk is reduced.
Benefits of virtual design and construction
Save money, increase collaboration and improve quality and safety on your construction projects.
Save money, increase collaboration and improve quality and safety on your construction projects.
SAVE TIME & MONEY
SAVE TIME & MONEY
When applied properly, VDC technology helps save time and money, from delivering more accurate preconstruction cost analysis to optimised detailing for more accurate bids and estimates.
When applied properly, VDC technology helps save time and money, from delivering more accurate preconstruction cost analysis to optimised detailing for more accurate bids and estimates.
INCREASE COLLABORATION
INCREASE COLLABORATION
VDC technology allows multiple multi-disciplinary parties to collaborate in a virtual environment, providing everyone the most current design information and enhancing off-site co-ordination.
VDC technology allows multiple multi-disciplinary parties to collaborate in a virtual environment, providing everyone the most current design information and enhancing off-site co-ordination.
IMPROVE QUALITY
IMPROVE QUALITY
Preconstruction visualisation helps allocate proper funding to important construction aspects. Modelling through each phase of construction eliminates field errors and further improves quality outcomes.
Preconstruction visualisation helps allocate proper funding to important construction aspects. Modelling through each phase of construction eliminates field errors and further improves quality outcomes.
ENHANCE HEALTH & SAFETY
ENHANCE HEALTH & SAFETY
VDC technology allows stakeholders to identify and assess safety concerns before building begins to reduce hazards that lead to incidents onsite and minimise social and environmental impact.
VDC technology allows stakeholders to identify and assess safety concerns before building begins to reduce hazards that lead to incidents onsite and minimise social and environmental impact.
Architecture, Engineering and Construction Collection
Architecture, Engineering and Construction Collection
The AEC Collection allows VDC teams to plan, design, construct and manage buildings virtually using integrated CAD and BIM tools. Mitigate risks early by optimising designs for constructability. Reliably measure quantities to estimate construction costs. Co-ordinate models to reduce costly field co-ordination issues and so much more.
The AEC Collection allows VDC teams to plan, design, construct and manage buildings virtually using integrated CAD and BIM tools. Mitigate risks early by optimising designs for constructability. Reliably measure quantities to estimate construction costs. Co-ordinate models to reduce costly field co-ordination issues and so much more.
Relevant software in the collection for VDC
Use powerful BIM and CAD workflows to design and build with confidence.
Virtual design and construction resources
FOR BIM/VDC COORDINATORS (US site)
BIM/VDC coordinators describe their career paths, common duties and responsibilities and their recommended best practices on the job.
BIM/VDC coordinators describe their career paths, common duties and responsibilities and their recommended best practices on the job.
DRONE DEPLOYMENT (US site)
Get a VDC manager’s approach to drone deployment on large-scale projects. Learn about trends and regulations in UAV use, how to outsource deployment and prepare, deliver and analyse drone outputs and more.
Get a VDC manager’s approach to drone deployment on large-scale projects. Learn about trends and regulations in UAV use, how to outsource deployment and prepare, deliver and analyse drone outputs and more.
VDC & BIM FOR EXECS (US site)
Get an executive overview of the features and benefits of VDC and BIM technology and how they apply to construction projects.
Get an executive overview of the features and benefits of VDC and BIM technology and how they apply to construction projects.
DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT MADE EASY (US site)
Learn how a construction firm integrated BIM 360 Document Management technology into the VDC process for improved information management.
Learn how a construction firm integrated BIM 360 Document Management technology into the VDC process for improved information management.
VDC frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Does the Autodesk AEC Collection support both 4D and 5D BIM?
The AEC Collection supports both 4D and 5D BIM (US site), helping to streamline construction scheduling and more accurately estimate costs and planning.
How can the AEC Collection help VDC coordinators save time?
The AEC Collection provides VDC coordinators a comprehensive set of BIM and CAD tools to help streamline the entire construction project workflow. Accelerate the design process, automate tasks, improve collaboration and optimise management tasks from conception through completion.
What type of VDC analyses and modelling can be performed with software from the Autodesk AEC Collection?
The Autodesk AEC Collection includes software that supports both advanced whole-project analyses and modelling. Easily produce 3D models from 2D concepts, then simply update the data in the model as changes are made. Analyse project details using simulation, co-ordinate models with project quantities and schedules, then quantify and analyse time and costs.
What visualisation tools are included for VDC in the AEC Collection?
The AEC Collection includes 3ds Max and Revit, enhanced visualisation tools that allow you to turn 3D BIM models into engaging spatial experiences.