by DBM Vircon | Feb 11, 2021 | Modeling & Detailing, Thought Leadership
Allocating money to steel detailing within an already constrained project budget might sound counterintuitive. With rising steel, oil and energy prices, commercial construction is a tight market. Increasingly, fabricators are taking on projects with tight margins to... by DBM Vircon | Feb 11, 2021 | Technology
When it comes to steel detailing software packages, DBM Vircon utilizes Tekla Structures and Autodesk Advance Steel to generate our workshop drawings. These 3D modelling platforms enable design, detailing, visualization and documentation for purposes as diverse as... by DBM Vircon | Dec 13, 2020 | Inside DBM Vircon
DBM Vircon is pleased to announce the appointment and promotion of Alastair Brook to the role of Global General Manager – Digital Engineering. Alastair has over 15 years’ experience working in construction management, design & construct, strategic estimating,... by DBM Vircon | Nov 11, 2020 | Inside DBM Vircon
In a year that has brought significant change to all corners of the world, DBM Vircon is no exception. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Campbell as DBM Vircon’s new CEO. Vinod Muthanna, our outgoing CEO, has set our business up for success, and... 
by Alchemetic | Oct 2, 2020 | Modeling & Detailing
For decades, DBM Vircon worked strictly with steel fabricators. However, with significant evolution in technology and communication lines in construction over the last ten years, increasingly, we are collaborating with builders, engineers and asset owners. As projects... 
by Alchemetic | Oct 2, 2020 | Modeling & Detailing
Both shop drawings and design drawings are integral to the design and fabrication of a variety of projects, from piping and platework, through to bridge, commercial and industrial developments. Though often confused as the same thing, structural steel shop drawings... 
by Alchemetic | Oct 2, 2020 | Modeling & Detailing
Steel detailers play an essential role in the construction cycle. The detailed structural steel drawings produced by detailers ensure the accuracy, erectability and constructibility of structural steelwork, and the accuracy of elements such as connections. Together,... 
by Alchemetic | Oct 2, 2020 | Modeling & Detailing
Structural steel detailing involves the interpretation of architectural and engineering designs to gain a thorough working knowledge of the design intent for a bridge, building, or other structure. Based on this understanding, steel detailers then create 3D models... 
by Alchemetic | Oct 2, 2020 | Modeling & Detailing
Traditionally, steel detailers, fabricators and erectors used 2D drawings during the planning and construction phases of a project. While AutoCAD 2D drawings are able to communicate a vast amount of information, 3D steel detailing has revolutionized the construction... 
by DBM Vircon | Aug 1, 2020 | Inside DBM Vircon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/2020 We are pleased to announce the rebranding of PDC Group, BDS Vircon, and CandraftVSI to be now known as one brand – DBM Vircon. These brands have been brought together as DBM Vircon to fully leverage the synergistic output of more...