A publication jointly developed by three national mechanical, electrical and plumbing associations and released on Nov. 7 aims to elevate the playing field for specialty contractors foraying into spatial coordination through building information modeling. It promises to advance the state of practice by sharing practical, hard-won insights and implementation lessons from leading companies in the trades.
"Achieving Spatial Coordination Through BIM: A Guide for Specialty Contractors" claims to be the first guide for specialty contractors seeking to embrace BIM practices and technologies in their firms. It may or may not be the first, but the guide is practical, comprehensive and well-written.