Design drawings are traditionally 2D representations of the structure being built, which require the skill and experience of design and construction professionals to interpret in order to visualize and construct the 3D structure. Advances in technology over the last 20 years have allowed these drawings to be represented virtually in 3D computer models. More recently, technology has expanded beyond simple representations to include the capability to detect design conflicts, dimensional errors and add layers of relational data. Additionally, improvements in technology are making it increasingly popular to add the dimension of time to 3D models, creating 4D models that show changes to the 3D model over time. While all of these functions provided by 3D and 4D models are becoming integral to the design and construction process, they can also be useful in aspects that are peripheral to design and construction, including educating stakeholders during project planning and finders of fact during the dispute resolution process.

This 90-minute recorded session will focus on the uses of 3D modeling and 4D scheduling in various applications and will provide construction professionals with a thorough understanding of:

• 3D Modeling / 4D Scheduling technology basics
• The level of use of 3D Modeling / 4D Scheduling
• Common Applications of 3D Modeling / 4D Scheduling in Construction
• Common Applications of 3D Modeling / 4D Scheduling in Construction Litigation
• The Reported Measured Benefits of 3D Modeling /4D Scheduling
• And much, much more!

Who Will Benefit?

This CD is a must if you’re a public or private owner, construction manager, contractor, subcontractor or attorney.   Register now tolearn about the benefits of 3D/4D modeling and its application in the construction industry.

Your Presenters:   Andrew Rhodes, CCE, PSP Principal and Expert Witness The Duggan Rhodes Group Andrew specializes in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, schedule delay and disruption analysis, labor productivity analysis, construction damage analysis and expert witness testimony. Andrew has conducted and directed the analysis of hundreds of construction-related claims in some cases exceeding $85 million in claim value and has provided expert testimony in excess of 30 matters. He has also served as the expert consultant to a Dispute Resolution Board where he was charged to communicate with all involved parties and to advise the Dispute Resolution Board in its decision on the merits of the claims asserted by the contractor. Andrew has also served as a mediator. Andrew is a Certified Cost Engineer, a Planning and Scheduling Professional and a published author in the Project Management Institute's College of Scheduling periodical.

W. Michael Birmingham, CCE, PSP Project Executive The Duggan Rhodes Group Michael specializes in CPM scheduling services, construction risk assessment services and construction claim services, including scheduling and damage analysis on construction projects of all sizes. Michael’s experience includes providing construction consulting related services on large scale power and industrial facilities, correctional facilities, universities, health care facilities, commercial high-rises, sporting facilities and convention centers, with project values exceeding $1 billion. He uses 3D/4D modeling and animation in his analysis of construction impacts and delays on projects. Michael is a Certified Cost Engineer and a Planning and Scheduling Professional.