This class is a high-level overview of what Building Information Modeling (BIM) and virtual design and construction (VDC) are and how they work in the construction process. We will talk about BIM for estimating, BIM for coordination, BIM for marketing and logistics, and BIM and site work. We will also discuss laser scanning, 4D simulations, as-builts, and some future capabilities.

The construction industry is implementing virtual reality (VR) for planning, design, and construction of projects. This presentation will showcase how VR is helping owners, designers, and contractors better visualize and implement design. Examples that show how VR can make a difference in the industry include planning high-security buildings, jails, airports, and complex medical centers. End users can give feedback on the design and construction of their facilities, which is an important innovation. By using VR, clients get the ability to make changes virtually for free well before actual construction has begun. We'll show how the embrace of VR in construction planning is improving design-it leads to faster project approvals, decreases in the number of change orders, and better projects.

Using civil virtual design and construction technology is never an easy battle. There are numerous hard expenses upfront and soft expenses that follow. Often individuals have to create plans when they don't understand the full implications of using new technology and providing new services. This course explores how to successfully develop an implementation plan, how to quantify results, and how to see that returns are realized. We will provide examples from Sundt Construction Inc.'s own experience of implementing technology into the office and the field.

Autodesk’s Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection provides an extraordinary range of capabilities and tools that, when integrated, create incredible insights and make easy work of complex design and project problems. This class will explore the potential and power of digital construction and project management with the AEC Collection. In this class, we will dive into the complex installation of several large tanks in a highly confined facility, utilizing drone technology and reality capture with different software integrations. Some of the software this class will explore is AutoCAD Civil 3D software, Vehicle Tracking, ReCap software, ReCap Photo software, Navisworks software, InfraWorks software, and more. With the integration of all these programs, the project was able to succeed as planned, utilizing found vehicle and building clearances as well as logistical confirmation of the project's ability to succeed. This class will demonstrate the effectiveness of the AEC Collection as well as the virtual design and construction (VDC) methodology.

Brian Skripac, Director, Virtual Design & Construction at Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), joins Digital Builder Podcast to discuss how to successfully navigate contracts and delivery methods through the lens of technology.

In today's fast-paced world it is becoming increasingly important to know how to utilize the design information received to create the most efficient and accurate plan for the construction of the designed systems. We'll talk about how we work with design models outside of Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination to get more accurate information to estimators, foremen, and electricians. There will also be a brief overview of how we approach the subject of prefabrication from an electrical view.

"If you want the same result, do the same thing. If you want something different, do something different." These words from the speaker’s leadership hit home when first heard as a young virtual design and construction (VDC) engineer after grinding through the first coordination project. After hitting road blocks with communicating issues in the coordination process, losing information in too many repositories, wasting time running back and forth to the trailer, and not having the data to learn what to do different, the speaker and team have created smarter workflows and processes to better plan, do, check, and perform their efforts.

The U.S. design and construction industry is shifting toward single-source delivery approaches such as design-build and integrated project delivery (IPD). A fundamental feature that these delivery systems share is the participation of subcontractors in the early stages of the project. DPR Construction has invested heavily in the use of new technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and in development of expertise in collaborative delivery methods. We find that including owner's Operations and Maintenance Teams in IPD leads to better total-cost-of-ownership outcomes, providing an opportunity to make asset data flow from the project into asset management systems. This information, along with building-automation-system trend data, makes possible a more accurate picture of building system performance, thereby improving decision-making about energy spend, system maintenance, and repair. We will share DPR's experience working with owners who understand the business value of IPD in order to achieve breakthrough outcomes in whole-life management of projects and buildings.

We all have great Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards we've developed and nurtured for years, but we also realize that technology can only take us so far. Innovation in team and process are critical to making your firm's BIM + virtual design and construction (VDC) initiative successful. CannonDesign's VDC leaders, Brian Skripac and Liz Price, will share how rethinking the firm's BIM strategy and redefining its project deliverables to speak to a new VDC mindset will drive value and more deeply engage the firm's broader Practice Integration initiative.

This session will explain how BIM-MEPAUS develops a best-practice, virtual-design-to-physical-construction BIM MEP methodology. This methodology promotes integrated project delivery within the Australian MEP industry through accurate design-to-commission as-built and design-to-fabrication workflows, structured and consistent modeling practices, plus industry standardization-delivering improved supply-chain efficiency and communication.

In the fast-evolving landscape of industrial construction, the early integration of virtual design and construction (VDC) and engineering disciplines is not just beneficial—it's essential. This session explores how using VDC from the beginning phases can significantly reduce rework and redesign, streamline processes, and ensure project accuracy. We will discuss how this integrated approach is particularly critical for modular construction projects, where precision and planning are paramount. Through case studies and practical insights, attendees will learn strategies to effectively synchronize VDC and engineering to enhance project outcomes.

There's no doubt that Building Information Modeling (BIM) has radically changed how today's construction management and field operations function at a root level. Understanding how to best use BIM in today's complex construction projects takes a lot of work. This class will focus on how to use today's architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) BIM software in your field operations with BIM coordination, virtual design and construction (VDC) processes, field layout, and creation of as-builts. We'll focus on some advanced techniques and best practices in Revit software in order to help facilitate an easier BIM coordination process using Navisworks Manage software. We also look into how Point Layout, Total Stations, and related tools have revolutionized how trade subcontractors optimize their processes and facilitate prefabrication and installation. We'll also cover the current developments in Revit software's latest fabrication capabilities and how it is supplanting the traditional AutoCAD market share.

The panel discussion will provide insights into transitioning from field roles to virtual design and construction (VDC) roles in construction. Attendees will gain practical insights, explore technological advancements, and discover professional development opportunities in this evolving construction career landscape. The discussion will cover how to attract field engineers to VDC, understand the changing role dynamics, integrate VDC practices, and utilize technology for improved project outcomes. Through real-world experiences and actionable steps, the panel will propose a roadmap for navigating this transition, developing training strategies, and leading teams to achieve construction excellence.

When looking at case studies and success stories that demonstrate how construction projects have implemented Building Information Modeling (BIM), the project values are at least $30 million, and they usually run into the hundreds of millions of dollars. This does not address the numerous projects that are much smaller and still require detailed coordination efforts. This class will look at using BIM and virtual design and construction (VDC) on smaller projects, as well as explore the tips and tricks that our firm has learned using BIM on smaller projects, including projects valued at less than $10 million.

One of the biggest challenges that the architecture, engineering, and construction industry faces is conveying the design intent in a manner that reduces constructability and rework complications at all handover stages of a project's lifecycle. This presentation will discuss how early contractor involvement and an integrated design and construction process can help to achieve design optimization through the use of virtual design and construction (VDC) tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM). On the Zoetis project the Construction Team was involved in the earliest stages of the project-performing task, including quantity analysis and cost trending, discipline constructability, and coordination review. Because the reviews happened by the time construction documentation was issued, the firm avoided the majority of the problems that normally occur during construction. Additionally, the Construction Team has seen a reduction of 50% of the normal schedule time for the coordination of the project. This has enabled the team to provide the client, Zoetis, with value for its budget.

Victaulic, a world leader in manufacturing products for grooved piping systems, has created and maintained a large library of Revit products since 2009. A short time after, the Victaulic virtual design and construction (VDC) department saw Revit as the future of building information modeling (BIM) software and transitioned to use it for fabricatable drawings and other deliverables. In this session, we'll cover why we transitioned to Revit, how we use Revit to create fabricatable models and drawings, what our considerations and best practices are when creating Revit families of our products, and many lessons learned along the way.

Drivers of digital transformation are the attributes and parameters that will make this transformation successfully happened and take place. All of us are talking about technology and its existence, but nobody is talking about how we can exploit it to the most and make the best use of it. Lacks BIM professional bodies in the UAE and Middle East region led to having misconceptions and misunderstandings about BIM and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) best practices and implementation steps. In the light from the above said, UBA will act as the unified platform to empower and deploy the true knowledge and meanings of digital construction, BIM and VDC, UBA will help to create better future.

At Mortenson Construction we self perform concrete work, as well as other construction activities, which enables our project teams to control a critical component of our construction schedule that we call The Critical Path. Our objective is to improve our virtual design and construction (VDC) integration by increasing the efficiency of our construction system design VDC and integrated work planning (IWP) processes to drive higher value to our concrete planning and execution process. In partnership with Mortenson, CAD Technology Center has developed a plug-in to Revit software that will yield higher efficiency to our issued-for-construction sheet drawings by eliminating waste in our tedious, manual, sheet-generation tasks. The new concrete pour sequence tool will automate the process and reduce the time and effort needed to deliver high-quality drawings to our field crew (which relies on our output to put work in place). We want to spend less time with non-valuable activities and more time integrating with our concrete crews to drive value and revenue to our projects.

This session will provide a series of examples showcasing the variety of immersive technology that SmithGroup uses throughout the design and construction process. In early design phases, virtual reality is a powerful tool for understanding spatial dynamics and gaining client sign off. As projects move into construction, the ability to digitally overlay data on a construction site becomes invaluable—the use of augmented reality and the Microsoft HoloLens enables for vital Revit model data to be transferred to site for field verification during construction administration. We’ll review the wide range of hardware and software available for use, as well as how to best use BIM (Building Information Modeling) to make immersive technologies a practical and integral part to your workflow.