Pre-BIM Reliable SketchUp Helps Collaboration With Designers

摘要

Contractors have discovered they can streamline processes, save money and drive quality and innovation by using Google SketchUp, a geometric 3D modeling tool. "SketchUp has long been a great design tool used by architecture and engineering firms to quickly generate napkin sketches into more tangible 3D models that increase communication to the customer," says Ri-cardo A. Khan, senior integrated construction manager at Mortenson Construction, Denver, an AGC of Colorado member. "By integrating SketchUp into our construction tool set, we greatly have increased our effectiveness to collaborate with design teams using a familiar tool," Khan says.