29
Aug
Laser Scanning Surveying Explained for AEC Firms
A contractor opens a ceiling in an occupied office tower and finds that the HVAC routing doesn't match the 1970s drawings. The sla...
Tag Archives: BIM workflow
24
Jun
Master Revit Phase Filters: Demolition & New Construction
Meta description: Demolition and new work plans only work when Revit phase filters are set up for clear graphics and checked before iss...
20
Jun
Revit Roof Plans: Pass Permit Review Easily in 2026
A roof plan goes out for permit. It shows the roof outline, RTU locations, and a general note that says “slope to drain.” It comes back...
18
Jun
Revit Window Schedule: Avoid Delays & RFIs in 2026
The glazing subcontractor called even though the window schedule already had a dozen columns. The drawings showed the window type, roug...
16
Jun
MEP Coordination for Renovations: BIM Workflows
Ceiling tiles come down. The plenum opens up. The model that looked coordinated in Revit suddenly has no relationship to reality.
The d...
03
Jun
Mastering Keynotes in Revit: Consistent CDs
Most firms don't avoid Revit keynotes construction documents because the tool is weak. They avoid them because typed notes feel fa...
23
May
Isometric Drawings for Plumbing: Your 2026 Guide
Meta description: Plumbing isometric drawings are often the missing piece in commercial permit sets. Learn what they show, who owns the...
22
May
Master Conflict Resolution with Scan-to-BIM Services
Meta description: When scan data and legacy drawings conflict, teams need a repeatable protocol, not debate. Learn a practical system f...
15
May
Itasca County Parcel Information: A Practical AEC Guide
A client sends a county parcel map at kickoff, usually as a PDF export, a screenshot from a GIS viewer, or an assessor record. The proj...
12
May
Scan to BIM Services: Avoid Costly Mistakes
Meta description: Scan to BIM projects usually fail at the process level, not the scan itself. Learn the five mistakes that drive cost ...
06
May
Unlock Point Cloud Scan Accuracy: Avoid Hidden Risks
Meta description: Point cloud accuracy is not the same as project accuracy. Learn where point cloud scan data fails, how scan to BIM wo...
03
May
BIM Workflow Prevents MEP Clash Detection Gaps
Meta description: Clean clash logs don’t guarantee coordinated MEP work. Learn the critical gaps between BIM clash detection and field-...
28
Apr
Archicad vs Revit: A Workflow Guide for Architecture Firms
Meta description: A practical ArchiCAD vs Revit guide for architecture firms. Learn how each platform affects consultant coordination, ...
15
Apr
Point Cloud to BIM Services: The New US Renovation Standard
Meta description: Why point cloud to BIM is now standard for US renovation projects, how it reduces risk, what it captures, and what to...
14
Apr
Architectural Space Planning in Revit: A Workflow Guide
Meta description: Learn a faster, cleaner approach to space planning in Revit for schematic design. Practical workflows for lean model ...
03
Apr
The Real Cost of Working from Outdated As-Builts (vs. Scanning)
The renovation project starts with a confident set of assumptions. The owner hands over a dusty roll of drawings from the last big remo...
30
Mar
Revit Phase Filters Explained: Why Your Demo Plan Looks Wrong (And How to Fix It)
Your demolition plan is showing new work. Or the existing plan is completely blank. Elements are appearing in views where they absolute...
24
Mar
Gable Roof vs. Hip Roof: Which Is Better for Your Climate and Design Style?
"What kind of roof should we do?" It’s one of the first questions a client asks during schematic design, and the answer is mo...