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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. Additionally, the environmental impact is lessened due to minimal shipping and packing materials delivered to the site and enhanced energy efficiency in the final construction.

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Why It’s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. Meanwhile, a quarter of companies only have one or two employees trained in BIM.

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Ibens cuts Review Turnaround Times by 75% and Fuels Highest Quality Outcomes

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Belgian construction company Ibens uses prefabrication and extensive BIM modelling to deliver the highest quality project outcomes. Using Autodesk Construction Cloud’s BIM 360 solution has significantly streamlined the company’s collaboration with clients and partners, reducing review times from four weeks to one.

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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

Construction Marketing

This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. Modern projects are incorporating building information management (BIM) software. All stakeholders have access to the same files, documents, drawing, and models. It streamlines scheduling.

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Symetri Appoints Influential Industry Trailblazer Amy Marks as Executive Vice President of Global Strategy

Civil + Structural Engineer

In her new role, Marks will lead the expanded company’s global strategy in supporting both customers and internal teams to articulate their collective business vision and goals including digital transformation, sustainability, industrialized construction, and new and efficient ways of working. For more information, visit symetri.us.com

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Retrofitting Europe’s Homes: How Digital Construction can Support Greener, Affordable Housing

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Sitting on the grounds of a former petrol station was the COP house – a wooden cottage modelling a much more sustainable form of housing. The wooden roof, floor and walls are designed to capture sunlight and body warmth – limiting the need for heating throughout the building’s lifecycle. One question is the importance of conservation.

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2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. The future is bright for the construction industry, and the best way to prepare is to stay informed and adaptive to emerging trends. And things continue to look up: Data from Deloitte shows a 7.4%