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Follow on Google News | Metal Sales Launches BIM Design CompatibilityEnhanced Website Supports Advanced Modeling Program
As anyone familiar with construction knows, the more up-to-date and accessible the information, the more efficient the building process. That is why rough sketches were replaced by blueprints. Artist renderings gave way to more elaborate, three-dimensional computer modeling. These allow everyone, from the client to the facilities manager, an opportunity to visualize the architect’s concept in more detail. Now design technology has taken a major leap forward with state-of-the- “The key is sharing information from the start, so everyone can avoid costly mistakes throughout construction,” Each BIM graphic is imbedded with all the technical details associated with the Metal Sales product it represents. In addition to seeing how the product would look within a three-dimensional rendering, developers and contractors can pull up the exact dimensions, weight, performance characteristics, environmental specifications, installation requirements, tools and accessories, shipping information and current costs. Supported by Autodesk® Revit® intuitive design software, BIM gives all design-build team direct access to the data they will need to construct the project. Users report a significant reduction in pricing errors, over-or-under ordering of supplies, material incompatibility, construction delays, and costly omissions. Another benefit, according to Letnich, is the ‘what if’ scenario. “If last minute changes to the design are proposed, these computer models can calculate the time, cost and structural implications of any alteration being considered. Problems can be worked out in modeling, instead of on the jobsite.” Metal Sales has BIM technology, along with their new design and estimating software, AppliCad®, and downloadable AutoCad® details in the ‘Architect’ “More and more designers and developers are discovering the tremendous versatility and appeal of this durable design element,” explains Letnich. “Metal is attractive, durable, low maintenance, energy efficient, and much more competitively priced in today’s market.” # # # Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation is the premier nationwide provider of metal panels for the building and construction industry. Headquartered in Louisville, KY, and operating 20 facilities throughout the U.S., Metal Sales produces roof, wall and fascia metal panels for architectural, commercial, industrial, agricultural and residential building projects. Metal Sales has outreach around the world, delivering outstanding quality and the finest customer service from highly-trained professionals and the largest sales force in the industry. For more information, visit www.metalsales.us.com. End
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