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Module 7 - Points to Ponder
Please share your comments on 3 of the following Points to Ponder questions. (Choose 3 of the questions below.)
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?
Why do different teams of designers and subcontractors link and share their models during the design process?
What are the advantages of linking models? to synchronize modifications that have impact on time, budget, functionality and design
Are there any disadvantages to linking models? inability to work independently and provide stand-alone ideas
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? using paper drawings and print outs of 2D models
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? once sizing data is available