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Introduction Numerous global industries have experienced profound transformations driven by technological advancements, and the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector is a notable example. The introduction of computer-aided design has drastically changed multiple aspects of...

Introduction The digital transformation has transformed many existing aspects of the design and build processes in construction. The AEC sector is more affected by this than most, with powerful software platforms and virtual environments replacing...

Introduction Many industries worldwide have undergone significant changes due to advances in technology. The AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry is a prime example. The introduction of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software has transformed numerous processes...

Сomparison was conducted based on September 2023 functionality for both softwares. Clash detection The construction industry as a whole has a rather long-running reputation of being incredibly complex and sophisticated, while also being one of...

CAD vs BIM The term “architectural software” is used to describe a wide variety of tools and solutions related to the creation of construction projects. This is why architectural software is often called an “umbrella...

Introduction BIM as a technology and a methodology earned quite a lot of attention in the past decade or two, offering a different approach to construction management that promises many different benefits with few shortcomings....

The definition of BIM Additionally, BIM allows for the creation of highly detailed and accurate 3D models that not only showcase the appearance of the building but also include important information about various aspects of...

Architecture apps have evolved significantly in recent years despite having been around for a while already. Most architectural software was initially designed for Windows PCs. While that trend is starting to die down, there are...

The definition of onsite construction Onsite construction, as a term, is relatively simple and self-explanatory – it is a vast array of operations performed at the physical location of the construction project, be it before...

As a technology and a process, BIM, or Building Information Management, has already earned a lot of respect from various players in the construction industry, showcasing the massive number of advantages it can offer. It...

Introduction to construction, management software and VR Construction is an incredibly complicated field of work in general. Every single construction process has hundreds of different construction-related processes that must be realized (in a specific order,...

Introduction The basic definition of as-built documentation can be derived from its name with relative ease – it is a set of documents (either a drawing or a 3D data set) showcasing the building in...