Author: James Ocean

Average Commercial Construction Costs Per Square Foot (By Type & Region)
September 3, 2025

Average Commercial Construction Costs Per Square Foot (By Type & Region)

The nature of commercial construction costs Before diving into specific pricing data, it is essential to grasp the fundamental elements that shape commercial construction expenses. Understanding these core concepts helps in interpreting cost estimates more...
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What Are Linear Infrastructure Projects? Types, Challenges, and Future Trends
September 3, 2025

What Are Linear Infrastructure Projects? Types, Challenges, and Future Trends

What is linear infrastructure? The concept of linear infrastructure is not particularly new – humanity has been building long, interconnected networks for hundreds of years. These are the essential networks of civilization: roads, railways, pipelines,...
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How to Get More Done with Better Construction Workflows
August 29, 2025

How to Get More Done with Better Construction Workflows

What is a construction workflow? A construction workflow is a sequence of tasks, communications, and decision-making processes that guide projects from initial planning to the final steps of completion. In contrast with traditional project management,...
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Comprehensive Guide to the Construction Documents Phase in Architecture
August 26, 2025

Comprehensive Guide to the Construction Documents Phase in Architecture

What is the construction documents phase? The construction documents phase is the critical connection between architectural design and actual construction, typically occurring after design development but before the bidding process. This phase transforms previously conceptual...
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The COBie and BIM Integration for Smarter Construction Operations
August 25, 2025

The COBie and BIM Integration for Smarter Construction Operations

COBie and its importance in construction The introduction of Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie) is a major change in the way the architecture, engineering, and construction industry manages building information. This standardized approach transforms...
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How BIM Enhances Plumbing Design, Coordination and Maintenance
August 7, 2025

How BIM Enhances Plumbing Design, Coordination and Maintenance

What is the role of BIM in modern plumbing design? Building information modeling (also known as BIM) creates intelligent 3D models that contain comprehensive information about every structural element in a building. Unlike traditional 2D...
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Examining the Pre-Design Phase of Architectural Design
July 31, 2025

Examining the Pre-Design Phase of Architectural Design

The architectural design process is not just about sketching initial concepts or creating high-quality renderings. Before architects begin turning their ideas into tangible designs, they must navigate a preliminary stage that sets the trajectory for...
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BIM Definition & Meaning. What is BIM in construction?
July 31, 2025

BIM Definition & Meaning. What is BIM in construction?

Building information modeling (BIM) is becoming more and more critical in modern construction. In many regions, it’s becoming mandatory to ensure that the construction process for any object is efficient and effective at all stages...
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Top 20 Construction Issues & Industry Challenges in 2025
July 29, 2025

Top 20 Construction Issues & Industry Challenges in 2025

Introduction The construction industry has been living through an exciting phase, growing nonstop, and facing many challenges simultaneously. A single construction contractor in the U.S. called the Turner Corporation managed to acquire over 16 billion...
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What Are the Most Effective Ways to Speed Up Technology Adoption in My AEC Firm?
July 23, 2025

What Are the Most Effective Ways to Speed Up Technology Adoption in My AEC Firm?

Running a digital readiness audit Before implementing any new technology in your AEC firm (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction), it is essential to conduct a comprehensive digital readiness audit, which serves as the foundation for successful...
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BIM for HVAC: Streamlining Design, Coordination, and Efficiency
July 23, 2025

BIM for HVAC: Streamlining Design, Coordination, and Efficiency

Understanding HVAC systems and their importance HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems are essential to modern buildings, operating with substantial design complexity that has the potential to create significant challenges for construction experts. Covering...
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Construction Punch List: Definition, Best Practices Guide & Template
July 21, 2025

Construction Punch List: Definition, Best Practices Guide & Template

Every construction project should have an efficient and detailed construction punch list. Now, it usually shows up very close to project completion when most tasks are finished, but there are a few partially complete or...
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About the author
James Ocean

BIM/VDC Specialist. James Ocean is Head of BIMspiration at Revizto and keeps everything moving onwards and upwards. From supporting and teaching our internal team as well as our clients, James shows us the ins-and-outs and how to best leverage Revizto to maximize workflows, cut costs, and get all types of projects through the finish line.