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How parametric modelling, common data environments and digital site records improve project decisions.
Earlier, measurable decisions
3D modelling and analysis make it easier to compare alternatives at the beginning of a project. Geometry, quantities and interfaces become measurable rather than purely visual.
A common data environment
A controlled issue system for drawings, models, reports and approvals improves access to current information. Naming standards and clear responsibility are as important as software.
Feedback from site
Mobile inspections, photographs and model-linked notes compare completed work with project data and can later support maintenance and asset management.