Virtual Construction
Virtual Construction Delivers Unrivaled Precision
Our in-house virtual construction capabilities enable us to stay in front of the build which drastically reduces problems in the field. Virtual Construction addresses issues before they become problems so we can deliver solutions.
“Our Virtual Construction capabilities enable us to digitally build your project before we build it in real life. It makes the construction process go more smoothly and with greater accuracy so we can deliver your project on time and on budget.”
— Scott Segerbom, BIM Manager, Joseph J. Albanese, Inc.
Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. delivers multi-scope capabilities from demolition and excavation to grading, paving, structure and site concrete. Through proactive and flexible coordination with general contractors and other project stakeholders, our team gets it done safely, on time and on budget.
Our Virtual Construction Department builds digital models using Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to ensure constructability, improve precision and save time. We build digital models for every structural concrete project and many site concrete projects. We also utilize GPS modeling software that guides our operator and equipment to ensure precision for excavation and grading projects.
Building Information Modeling (BIM):
Our crews use BIM models on their iPads in the office and field to perform a variety of actions. For example, they can click on a column, footing or wall and get the concrete volume, take quantities, see it in 3-D or mark it as installed for production tracking.
Virtual Construction Advantage:
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Allows us to efficiently and effectively communicate complex project geometries with outstanding graphics in production drawings
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Enables us to identify potential issues during preconstruction, including constructability, score gaps and any missing details from the architectural plans
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Ensures that when a change is made in the plan view, the same change is made in every relevant place, helping save time and ensure consistency
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Improves accuracy for estimation of concrete volumes, pour sequences, phases of work and formwork material quantities
Global Positioning System (GPS) Modeling:
Once the project is modeled in the office, we can take it to the field with GPS modeling. GPS sends the information directly to our earthmoving equipment and guides the operator to do the exact excavation and/or grading that is required for the project.
The screen in the equipment shows the operator where he needs to cut, what his position is and ensures precision with one piece of equipment rather than many. As a result, our operator can take one pass, knowing that the GPS will ensure that the job is done precisely the first time.
Our Virtual Construction Team:
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Our use of advanced virtual construction technologies puts us ahead of the competitors in precision and meeting deadlines
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Our highly experienced BIM team has real-world construction experience in addition to extensive expertise in drafting and computer-aided design
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Our Revit-certified professionals work with digital 3-D coordination models, renderings and walk-throughs, generating field layouts that are derived from the models
“Our virtual construction team ensures an accurate approach to coordinating elements in structural and architectural concrete design as well as excavation and grading.”
— Whittney Williams, Project Engineer, Joseph J. Albanese, Inc.