Do You Know BIM? Your Next Contract Might Demand That You Do | The Builders Counsel Blog

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Over the past few years, we have seen a vast increase in the use of computer software to assist contractors, both design and build. The phenomenon is the result of a more dire need for precision, efficiency, and collaboration on the job.

Now, we have BIM ? or Building Information Modeling. BIM is the contractor?s x-ray machine, allowing it to track a building?s progress during the project. Technically speaking, BIM is defined as a building model,

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As Director of Consulting Services for Xpera Group, Brian L. Hill connects clients to the diverse range of experts, technical specialists, tools and other resources that the firm has to offer in order to solve complex building performance issues. He is also the editor and publisher of AECforensics.com, which dissects the latest news and information impacting quality and risk management in the built environment.

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