EDIT*** Construction Technology

Ever wonder why 2D drawings cause so many issues, and usually result in large change orders. Because projects require the talent and knowledge of a large team of people. Without the z dimension, every guesses and visualizes the 3rd dimension differently. We can help eliminate rouge z dimension interpretations by training you on to model. Whether the entire project is modeled or just portions, everyone on the team benefits from more information.

For thousands of years (up until roughly 50 years ago) a tactical approach was sufficient to build just about anything. 2D drawings were 'good enough' to get the job done. A few things happened that led to BIM finally gaining a foothold in construction (automobiles, rockets, ships had all been using 3D models for years prior to construction). Buildings were becoming increasingly complex, making 2D insufficient in conveying enough data between the plans and specs. The last economy dump of 2008 bankrupted many contractors, and the ones remaining had shrinking margins to deal with, as well as savage competition. They realized they had to start building smarter, using less materials and labor to build the same buildings they had in the past. The third significant What the public did not realize was the billions of dollars wasted every year from projects getting build multiple times the wrong way, before the right way came about. 2D plans showed the X and Y place, but without the z plane shown, it was left for interpretation by every single project stakeholder. You can imagine all the problems that created. Because the public is more aware of construction practices with the advent of LEED, and the increase in the DIY Tiny Homes, and general information available on the web- archaic construction practices are being forced to change.
Thank goodness! Did you know that globally there is roughly 300+ billion dollars in construction waste every year? Let's dial that number down and make it realistic to the average homeowner. The math tells us that a standard remodel done with 2D drawings will have $15,000-$20,000 in change orders due to archaic practices and misunderstood plans. SCARY. BABs was on the leading edge when BIM (Building Information Modeling) was gaining ground in the construction industry, and today they are industry experts. Their team has modeling projects as large as multi-national 2-million SF airports, to industrial waste plants, higher education buildings, even underground subway tunnels.
These days you'll find BABs happy and content making 3D models for homeowners who want a remodel or complete renovation. Some say BIM (3D modeling + Data) is not needed on smaller projects, but at BABs we think any project that costs money is a project worth drawing in the same dimension we live in every day. Every homeowner understands the value and diminishing inventory of our natural resources, not to mention the increasing cost of materials.
building projects over and over again until it gets done right can no longer stand. The tactical (and sometimes archaic) strategies used have a new partner- a technical strategy coined BIM for Building Information Modeling. BABs Construction has over 15 years experience modeling projects in 3D. BIM software and procedures to create a project virtually, before we touch a stick or brick.
 With a tally of billions in construction waste each year, it really is about time we build everything right the first time.
Which is reason number one choosing BABS Construction for your built needs is a sound decision, we recommend 3D modeling with all remodels to ensure you see what you are getting before we touch a stick or brick. Our 3D depiction of your project allows you to walk through your future space, test furniture positions, change patterns/colors/materials,  even change  sizes almost instantly. Changing a model is and always will be much less expensive than tearing out new construction and starting over.
 

There is so much more to construction than just looking at Construction Documents and Specifications on your screen. Curious how to mark them up, estimate, punchlist, track issues, slip sheet, compare, overlay, house your documents in the cloud? There is a lot that can be done with PDFs, and the more you know about Construction Technology the more you can do to reduce risk.  

The biggest disruption the design and construction industry has ever seen is still vague and confusing to many. Fortunately we have been using BIM and VDC technology for over 10 years, and we can explain the procedures, definitions, what you need to know and what's just Hollywood. Wonder when you need to apply Construction Technology? ConTech is the best risk mitigation asset on the market, so the answer is = on all projects.