Blogs
10
Feb
How Revit Framing Actually Works: Families, Types, and Parameters
A reliable framing plan in Revit isn't a collection of 3D lines; it's a parameter-driven system built for predictability. Whe...
09
Feb
Revit vs ArchiCAD for Log Home Design: Which Software Fits Timber Construction Better?
When it comes to designing log and timber homes, the usual Revit vs ArchiCAD debate misses the point. It’s not about which software is ...
08
Feb
Window Installation in Log Walls: Framing for Settlement
Installing a window in a log wall is a movement management problem, not a standard framing detail. If you treat a log wall like a conve...
07
Feb
Log Home Design Fundamentals: From Concept to Construction Documents
A log home is more than a stylistic choice—it's a specialized building system. Translating design intent into buildable constructi...
06
Feb
The True Cost of Revit Licensing for Small Firms
For small architecture firms, that annual Autodesk subscription is just the cost of admission. The real expense of owning Revit has les...
05
Feb
Spool Drawings Explained: The Critical Link Between Design and Installation
Spool drawings are the last mile of constructible information—the final, critical translation from a coordinated digital model to a bui...
04
Feb
Design-Build for Schools: Accelerated Delivery for Educational Projects
School design projects operate on a schedule that doesn't bend. The academic calendar is absolute, and that first-day-of-school de...
03
Feb
Prefab-Friendly BIM: Modeling for Off-Site Construction
Off-site construction is a fundamental swap from construction logic to manufacturing discipline. Instead of building stick-by-stick on ...
02
Feb
How Much Coordination Is Too Much Coordination? A Guide to Predictable Project Delivery
When you're buried in BIM coordination services, the dream of a smooth-running project can feel a million miles away. You're ...
01
Feb
AI and Automation: The Future of BIM and VDC is a Reality Check
The future of BIM isn't about replacing skilled professionals with AI; it's about accelerating disciplined workflows with int...
31
Jan
Automated Warehouse: What CAD Designers Need to Know
Staring at the plans for an automated warehouse can feel like you're trying to read a new language. These aren't just traditi...
30
Jan
The Upstream Revit Problems No Modular Team Admits Publicly
This isn't another polished case study. It’s an honest look at a problem every team in modular construction faces but rarely discu...
29
Jan
The Right Level of Detail: When to Stop Modeling and Start Documenting
The level of detail in BIM isn't about how much geometry you can cram into a model. It’s a strategic production decision that sepa...
28
Jan
Shop Drawings vs. Construction Drawings: Understanding the Key Differences
Think of it this way: construction drawings define intent, while shop drawings define execution. Projects run smoothly only when both a...
27
Jan
The Benefits of BIM for High-Rise Projects: Coordination at Scale
Traditional 2D workflows and coordination meetings are effective for standard construction, but they break down under the immense compl...
26
Jan
The Top 10 Revit Errors and How to Prevent Them
Most Revit errors are symptoms of deeper process gaps, not just isolated user mistakes. They accumulate quietly, project after project,...
25
Jan
From Revit Model to Fabrication Shop Drawing: Complete Workflow Example
A fully coordinated Revit model represents a powerful starting point, not a finished product ready for the factory floor. The promise o...
24
Jan
How to Model Structural Framing That Coordinates with Architecture
Most coordination failures aren't the big, dramatic clashes discovered at the last minute. They’re the slow-burn result of small, ...