Technology & VDC

Leveraging VDC in Design-Build

APRIL 15

BREAKOUT SESSION #2

3:30 PM

Colorado Room

1 DBIA Credit Hour (AIA Credits Pending)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a tool or the model-based technologies that produce a building information model that enables a highly collaborative Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) process throughout a project’s lifecycle. When combined, project teams can take advantage of a forward-thinking environment where the integration of people, process and technology can thrive. The whole team approach inherent in Design-Build is an ideal environment for BIM/VDC to flourish (more than any other project delivery system), especially when you can take advantage of an integrated project team from the outset, creating a platform for success, where all the client’s goals can be embraced early. In addition to highlighting DBIA’s approach to VDC Done Right we’ll also hear from innovative VDC Leaders who will provide real-world examples of how VDC is driving value by enabling the merging of technology and project delivery to provide optimized outcomes for Owners.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will explore the value of having a VDC Leader engaged in the early planning phase of the project.
Attendees will discover how initial project planning in design-build can enable project teams to identify the best person to contribute to the models and documents to remove waste and redundancy.
Attendees will review the opportunity for integrated design-build firms to be designing while building offering a new level of flexibility.
Attendees will learn how early engagement of trade partners can drive a better understanding of how systems should be designed/constructed enabling the prefabrication of systems to reduce rework.