Virtual Design & Construction
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) management — BIM, scan data, 4D sequencing, and prefab coordination unified under one accountable owner.
How CG3D delivers it
VDC is the discipline of using BIM, scan data, and coordination tools to plan a project before crews break ground. CG3D acts as the connective tissue between design, fabrication, and the field — turning a stack of models into a buildable plan.
Engagements typically include reality capture, model federation, clash workflows, prefab coordination, 4D sequencing visualization, and constructability reviews. The deliverable is not just a model — it is an answer to "can we build this on this schedule?".
For owners and GCs chasing certainty on cost and schedule, VDC management is the most leveraged investment available pre-construction.
What's included
- 4D construction sequencing
- Constructability analysis
- Prefabrication coordination
- Visual project planning and communication
Why it matters
- One throat to choke for all model and coordination work
- Schedule risk reduced through 4D simulation
- Prefab opportunities surfaced before crews mobilize
- Owner, GC, and trades aligned on a single source of truth
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between VDC and BIM coordination?
BIM coordination focuses on clash detection between disciplines. VDC is broader — it encompasses coordination plus scan data, 4D scheduling, prefab planning, and constructability analysis under one program.
Do you provide 4D scheduling?
Yes — we link model elements to schedule activities and produce week-by-week visualizations that crews and stakeholders can review.
Can VDC pay for itself?
On most mid-to-large projects, yes — typically through a combination of fewer change orders, faster install, and prefab leverage. We can scope a target ROI on day one.
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