“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail” is a quote often attributed to Benjamin Franklin. This is true in many aspects of the BIM planning process. This … Read More
5 Reasons Now is the Wrong Time to Invest in AR
Beneficial uses for augmented reality (AR) in commercial and industrial settings are growing. AR hardware manufacturers and software developers continue to identify new applications for these tools. As the tools improve, business leaders must evaluate whether right now is the time to invest. I believe that it is not the right time to invest in AR… yet.
Three Reasons to Integrate AI with BIM Now
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to make an impact on VDC efforts throughout the construction industry. With the introduction of low code and no code AI, your business will have opportunities to optimize designs, reduce schedules, and increase value. Here are three reasons to start exploring AI with BIM right now.
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A big part of a successful project is finding the right team. With McKenney’s, our over six decades of experience is combined with superior mechanical construction expertise, proven processes, professional engineers … Read More
Should BIM Schedules be Independent of Overall Project Schedules?
An overall project schedule (OPS) is one of the most important planning tools available to any construction team. The most successful projects include BIM workflows in their OPS. Here are three best practices I … Read More
BIM Trends to Look for in 2018
There are several technology trends to keep your eye on in 2018 that will impact the future of BIM for fabrication. These changes can improve the safety, quality, and productivity of every … Read More
BIM and Virtual Construction – The Same or Different?
Can the terms BIM and Virtual Construction be used interchangeably in the construction market or do they carry different meanings that can impact how the team interacts?
The Elephant in the Room: Contractually Governing Documents
Is BIM worth the cost and time if the model is not contractually binding? Have you ever read a contract, or electronic document release form? If so, you have … Read More
NIBS Releases BIM Guide
“The National Institute of Building Sciences has recently unveiled a new set of guidelines to help building owners and facility managers better use building information modeling (BIM). The National BIM Guide for Owners (NBGO) provides … Read More