Author: Constructech Editors

BIM (building information modeling) provides a lot of information for construction and maintenance of structures. Computer aided design or CAD has been a major tool in “loading” a BIM project’s database. Now, other tools are being integrated with BIM for increased digital transformation of the industry. As new projects are started under the recent infrastructure bills, U.S. construction companies will find themselves pressed for increased efficiency by government agencies and private contractors alike. By adopting BIM and GIS (geographic information system) technology, the architecture, engineering, and construction industry can improve building design, construction, and operations efficiency. Recognizing the benefits for…

At the surface, there appeared to be a dramatic shift in residential construction trends following the last year plus of pandemic related restrictions. With the home also becoming the office and social hub for many people, consumers looked towards leaving cramped cities and apartment housing in search of more space and homes tailored to their new needs. In tandem, energy use and costs rose dramatically, causing builders to rethink methods and materials for making homes adaptable and sustainable for the long-term. The need for sustainable construction has been an ongoing movement; the pandemic only further highlighted the changing landscape of…