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3D and 4D BIM models are very crucial for curtailing design and time based clashes

For high productivity during project lifecycle it is crucial that design and construction professionals try to sort out all the clashes which are either based on design or on time. All kinds of clashes are very harmful for the productivity of Architecture, Engineering and Construction professionals who hold the responsibility of constructing a building on time. Design and time based clashes can be considered as the main obstacles for architects and engineers when it comes to the late accomplishment of the building project. Architectural, structural and MEP design is represented by design and construction professionals through digital parametric models which are extensively produced with the support of 3D modeling software Revit. The parametric models created through Revit Architecture, Revit Structure and Revit MEP services, are highly indispensable for architects and engineers for curtailing design based clashes. If design and construction professionals want to compare multidisc

Laser scanning technology improved the executed of renovation projects

In the beginning when architects, engineers and contractors came to know that they can also utilize laser scanning technology for measuring the dimensions of the building they were shocked to a great extent. They never imagined that building construction would also become such high-tech activity one day, wherein highly advanced and unconventional tools such as 3D laser scanners and building design software products like Revit would be used by them for developing a building. Since architects, engineers, general contractors and building owners were only familiar with manual survey process when it comes to gathering the existing conditions of an old building in context of renovation, they found it extremely alarming to implement 3D laser scanning for measuring building dimensions. The manual survey process required Architecture, Engineering and Construction drawings professionals to visit the actual site and then take the measurement of the building. This was very difficult as w

What is the most accurate procedure for the creation of fabrication drawings?

Manufacturing of building components is the only important task which is performed by fabricators in context of building construction and for accomplishing that they require detailed sketches, plans and drawings which can clearly describe fabrication details. For developing these plans, comprehensive sketches and drawings steel detailers are necessary as they only know the technicalities of creating fabrication related information. But detailers alone can also not develop these drawings as it’s mandatory for them to take the help from architects and engineers who are accountable for creating the design for those building components which are required to be manufactured. Hence as far as specifications developed by chief architect of the building are not accessed by steel detailers they can surely not develop fabrication drawings. Information achieved from structural engineers and architects provide accurate data related to the length, breadth, shape and size etc of structura

What are different kinds of drawings which required for developing a building?

The drawings which are needed by architects and engineers for the construction of a building are generally described as construction drawings. The term ‘construction drawings’ refers to all kinds of architectural and engineers drawings which are developed by using architectural and engineering principles and are extensively utilized for the construction of a building. These drawings can be distinguished as architectural drawings, structural drawings and MEP drawing when considered broadly. In the current period, detailed construction drawings are generally prepared by CAD (computer aided design) technicians or drafters who have extensive knowledge of computer applications like Auto CAD.  Construction drawings Services are prepared by CAD drafters in the extensive supervision of architects, structural engineers and MEP engineers so that no errors are made in them. Construction drawings required for architectural development include detailed floor plans, informative site plan

What kinds of works are performed during structural detailing?

In structural design process structural detailing/steel detailing remains highly pivotal activity which is carried out with the support of immensely enthusiastic and skilled detailers. Structural detailers are those people who have the responsibility of developing detailed plans and drawing which are meant to be utilized by manufacturers and structural erectors/installers. For the development of these inclusive structural drawings and plans detailers are bound to refer or make use of explicit plans and drawings which are created by the main architect of the building and structural services engineers working for the project. The steel members which are manufactured during fabrication process include columns, trusses, joists and beams etc, and structural detailers have to develop detailed plans and drawings for their fabrication and erection. Apart from building construction these steel parts or members are also utilized by Architecture, Engineering and Construction professio

How to control or minimize the cost of construction projects?

Having a control over project cost is seriously difficult for contractors, architects, engineers and owners until and unless extremely productive tools and techniques are applied by them for accomplishing the project. Design and construction professionals should start using high-tech tools such as design development software like AutoCAD and Revit in the preconstruction phase of the project so that actual construction process can be successfully streamlined by them. Project cost can only be controlled by design and construction professionals if final construction is carried out flawlessly by them. That means if situations related to rework are confronted by architects and engineers when the final construction takes place, putting a check on increasing project cost becomes next to impossible. This clearly indicates that key building professionals should make it sure during preconstruction itself that they should not be indulging into any kind of rework at the time of final constructio