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Hydraulic Crane Doors Help CAID Industries Save Money, Time

Crane doors from Schweiss provide efficiency for new structure.

August 29, 2016

A pair of large Schweiss Doors hydraulic crane doors were a key component in the erection of a new metal building designed to house two 30-ton, 60-foot cranes and two 20-ton, 43-foot bridge cranes.

Trim-Tex Launches New Online Education Center

August 1, 2016

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Learn more about what Trim-Tex products can do for your next project.

VIATechnik Announces New Fabrication CADmep BIM Services

May 2, 2016

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Incorporating fabricated models into BIM workflows and situations continues to be a challenge for many engineers and contractors—VIATechnik is making this process easier by offering solutions for forward—thinking mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors.

Contractors Use Gaming Technology for Project Replicas

New technology allows GCs and subs to review building information modeling from engineers and architects.

April 6, 2016

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Using video-game and cloud technology, the developers have created what many are calling "the best visual collaboration tool for AEC project teams."

Trim-Tex Now Features CAD & BIM Files

September 21, 2015

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The CAD & BIM files can be found on the Product Pages on www.trim-tex.com.

The Burj Khalifa Ceiling

Working on an elaborate ceiling structure of the world’s tallest building in Dubai was no easy task.

Neil Meredith

January 9, 2013

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Passing through the entry of the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai, U.A.E.—currently the world’s tallest building—one encounters a complex, double-curved wood ceiling floating overhead that approaches the complexity of the tower that hosts it.

Runaway Modeling?

Nicholas Jeffery

April 2, 2012

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Collaboration is key to the future of BIM.

Field Layout with BIM

February 6, 2012

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BakerTriangle uses high-precision instruments and Autodesk tools and add-ons to get layouts right the first time.

Advances in Air Barriers and Air Leakage Control

Maria Spinu, PhD, LEED AP

July 27, 2011

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Air leakage is the unplanned, unpredictable and unintentional airflow across the building enclosure. This makes air flow control important for several reasons: to avoid air transported moisture and moisture damage, to reduce energy losses and to ensure occupant comfort and health.