Which types of structural framing systems and materials are most commonly used in the US for residences? For office buildings?
What factors determine why these are the most used materials?
In residences, wood framing is most commonly used. Wood is typically cost-effective, readily available, and lightweight. In office buildings, it is most commonly steel. Steel is durable and provides structural integrity and stability for large buildings.
Why do different teams of designers and subcontractors link and share their models during the design process?
What are the advantages of linking models?
Are there any disadvantages to linking models?
How do you think design coordination was done before we started using digital models?
What advantages does doing this coordination digitally have over previous methods?
What strategies can design teams use to find and avoid clashes prior to the start of construction?
What can be done besides sharing the models digitally?
At what point in the project development process should design coordination start?
Is it ever too early?
I think design coordination should start at the very beginning. It is important to figure out if designs are feasible and accurately align the model to what can be done. It can never be too early, because you need both sectors to make a well-developed building model.