Technology

Rebar + Concrete Constructible Modeling: Setting a Winning Foundation
Constructible modeling ensures projects don’t accrue waste and provides the best result for company and client alike, which is especially the case during rebar placement and concrete pours.
By Matt Hedke
December 4, 2017
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by Matt Hedke
Matt Hedke is the Virtual Design and Construction manager for Barton Malow’s Self-Perform trades. With over 16 years of experience at Barton Malow, Matt has held a variety of roles such as reinforcing steel fabricator, detailer, estimator, Project Engineer, Rebar Fabrication Manager, Rebar Detailing Manger before taken the current role as VDC manager. In his current role, Matt is focused on how Barton Malow leverages technology to improve quality, safety, work flow efficiency and field productivity for all the trades the company self-performs (i.e. Civil earthwork, concrete, reinforcing steel, interiors, structural steel, boilermaker, Equipment setting).
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