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BIM Software Improves Communication and Network for HVAC Contractors

Offers benefits in cost efficiency, time optimization, and more

August 13, 2020

BIM technology has proven to be highly expedient for several HVAC plans, especially in terms of cost efficiency, time optimization, and effective planning.

LG Commercial Display 3D BIM Library Caters to Architects and Designers

New online library helps industry professionals

July 27, 2020

The library was developed through a new partnership with BIMsmith.

How to grow sustainability, safety and technology use in your HVAC business

March 7, 2019

All signs point to sustainability, safety and BIM technology when it comes to future success in the HVAC industry. But where do you begin? And most importantly, how do you keep building on what you’re already doing? Steve Jones — director of industry insights and research for Dodge Data & Analytics and keynote speaker at this year’s AEC BuildTech (April 30-May 2) — shows you the way forward to the future.

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Weighing the Decisions Behind Building Information Modeling

Contractors should forego a quick sketch and develop the big picture when drawing up a strategy

Robert Beverly

January 21, 2019

The modeling software’s ability to identify and eliminate spatial conflicts before construction ever starts in the field is significant.

Trimble: Construction Workflow Solution

January 12, 2019

By providing project managers with aggregated data analysis, they can identify if the detailed model compared to the estimate will be profitable based on the web analytics.

Don't Be Haunted By Your Professional Mistakes

Herb Woerpel

July 14, 2017

Taking shortcuts almost always results in a dead end.

Daikin Launches BIM Portal

New Daikin City Revit and CAD Portal

May 26, 2017

Daikin North America LLC announced the launch of BIM portal, a web-portal selector of Revit and CAD files for Daikin brand products, including VRV, Sky-Air, single- and multi-zone systems, rooftop units, and light commercial split systems. This database-driven, web-based selector enhances the customer experience by generating Revit files and CAD drawings on the fly.

National BIM Guide for Owners Available for Public Review

Comments are due by Oct. 31, 2016

October 10, 2016

The National Institute of Building Sciences has completed development of a new guideline to help building owners and their design teams utilize building information modeling (BIM). The National BIM Guide for Owners (NBGO) draft is now available for public review and comment until Oct. 31.

Trimble’s MEP division of products and services include VDC services

The Future Lies in Building Information Modeling

BIM technology is becoming a necessity for commercial contractors

Nicole Krawcke

September 19, 2016

According to a new white paper from the Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), everyone in the construction industry has a different definition of BIM, and many in the sheet metal industry have not adopted it “because they lack a clear, practical understanding of what BIM could mean to them.”

ABC and Autodesk Sign Strategic Partnership Deal

Will help contractors in understanding and implementing BIM, 3D design and visualization, and more

June 30, 2016

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and Autodesk, a leading global 3D design and engineering software company, have announced a strategic partnership to enable construction professionals to work smarter by harnessing digital solutions to increase productivity, reduce redundancy, and eliminate waste.