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Tools to Improve Construction Renovations
Before beginning a renovation project, it is critical to understand the existing conditions. Surveying technology will help with this assessment. Here are five tools to try.
By James Norris and Kelly Cone
June 1, 2018
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by James Norris
James Norris is an advisor for BuiltTech Labs and an advocate for intuitive building design. James has experience with nearly every aspect of the construction space. He migrated from construction management to launch Beck’s scheduling department. Now, he runs the Virtual Building Group, comprised of four departments: 3D Coordination, BIM Support, VBG Services and Operational Technology. The Beck Group is an integrated architecture and construction firm that designs and constructs buildings by creating cross-discipline teams to achieve a more holistic building process.
by Kelly Cone
ClearEdge 3D is a technology provider for the architectural/design/construction industry.
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