AGC efforts to build a better construction industry will take center stage when AGC tackle work force issues, share the latest innovations in green construction, learn of the new possibilities for using Building Information Modeling (BIM) on construction projects and get the most up-to-date information about the economic landscape for 2009 Despite the tough economic times, many contractors and engineers are pushing three-dimensional modeling software as a way of maintaining a competitive edge. But with fewer construction projects available, and builders and designers generally reluctant to spend more money, will the use of software such as Building Information Modeling stagnate, or will it flourish? Leonard Klein, an engineer at Glumac, said he hopes BIM’s progress doesn’t slow. The 3-D modeling software lets engineers, contractors and architects view all aspects of a building digitally while seeing how all the parts interact. It has helped Glumac on numerous projects, Klein said. “If used wisely, it could save you a lot of money,” he said. His company began using BIM a few years ago, and it continues to use it on most of its projects.

As the recessionary typhoon continues unabated, drawing us all into its swirling centre, the question of staff development crops up time and again. From our experience at CADsmart, we see AEC firms falling into two distinct categories; those who 'get it' and those who don't. The ones who do understand these principles have a rolling, continuous improvement environment for their CAD & BIM teams, including regular assessment, targeted training, buddying & mentoring schemes - and a clear path from basic skills through to advanced CAD & BIM applications for projects.

BIM offer:

1) Improved coordination between Architects, Engineers, Contractors and Sub-Contractors enabling quick decision making.
2) Check completeness of drawings before starting construction. Eliminating the subsequent Request for Information (RFI) and delays.
3) Coordination and interference checks between Architectural, Structural, MEP, Fire fighting and other services.
4) Production of accurate construction documents and shop drawing enabling the use of Pre-Fabricated material, thus improving quality, time and cost.
5) Accurate quantity take-off reducing wastages.
6) Construction scheduling and monitoring of project

Pinnacle Infotech Inc. is one of the companies putting up a booth at the AGC convention (booth #1127).

Pinnaclecad.com has demonstrated the following advantage:

A) Wide gamut of experience across different industries – completed more than 350 international BIM projects!
B) Conversant with most International building codes, Construction process, Materials and Standards.
C) Advanced skill and Cutting-edge technology - Expertise in REVIT, NavisWorks, CADpipe, Cadpipe-HVAC, Tekla and others.
D) 450 -seated fully owned state-of-the-art production centre.
E) Global Presence – 24X7 services with seamless communication system. F) Accurate and Quality out put - ISO 9001 certified Quality process.
G) Fast time around with 15 to 25 % of Cost Savings.
H) Competitive pricing with Different pricing Options – Fixed price, Hour-based and Studio Model.

http://www.pinnaclecad.com/bimServices.html

Biswaroop Todi
Pinnacle Infotech Inc. 9950 Westpark Drive #205, Houston TX 77063 brtodi@pinnaclecad.com Phone : 713 780 2135