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2021 in review: The Journey So Far

Dec 16, 2021

Over the past year, cmBuilder has been used in a variety of projects that span several countries, time zones and continents. This year saw steady improvements to the platform with a special focus on site plan ease-of-use, site logistics accessibility, improved simulation presentations, and enhanced graphics.

Enhanced Graphics, User Roles & Permissions and other product updates

Chukwudi Ibom

Dec 1, 2021

As cmBuilder strives to get better every day, our betterment has taken on a visual approach with our latest feature update seeing a sublime improvement to Site Plan graphics and its tools. With cleaner edges come cleaner finishes, our rendering improvements see the addition of more definitions to contour rendering with an added focus to elements of environmental lighting and reflections that truly bring the Site Plan to life.

Announcing cmBuilder.io + Procore integration: Expanding value proposition for our customers

Chukwudi Ibom

Nov 12, 2021

Users of cmBuilder can now leverage the full offerings of the interface's seamless 3D modeling and 4D sequencing on the Procore App Marketplace. The scope of this integration is simple; a web-based platform that allows General Contractors and Construction Managers to view 4D simulations of their construction site logistics without leaving the Procore interface.

Jim Pritchett on cmBuilder revolutionizing JTM Construction's logistics plans on large projects

Chukwudi Ibom

Nov 5, 2021

Speaking on this evolution and the elimination of previous preconstruction woes, Jim Pritchett, Sr. Superintendent, JTM Construction, touched on the need for efficiency in data processing whilst navigating through these preconstruction plans electronically. The attention to detail on the Site Plan turns a basic napkin sketch into a 3D/4D model simulation that can be presented to clients and general stakeholders within framed milestones and multiple scenarios. The cmBuilder interface encompasses markups that detail phases of site logistics during the pursuit phase and proposals, hence, truly bringing preconstruction plans to life.

Super Hour - How Digital is Impacting Construction | Event Recap

Chukwudi Ibom

Oct 29, 2021

The latest cmBuilder.io panel event takes on a “Super” approach by welcoming the vast industry knowledge of three superintendents with experience levels that spans over 80 years combined. The “Super” Hour as it was fittingly dubbed, saw the virtual presence of Jim Pritchett: Sr. Superintendent, JTM Construction; Walter Payne: Sr. Superintendent, Syncra Construction; and Tyler Brown: General Superintendent, Smith Bros. and Wilson (BC) Ltd with the panel moderated by our Co-Founder & CEO Javier Glatt.

User Webinar: Tips and Tricks to getting the most out of cmBuilder | Event Recap

Chukwudi Ibom

Oct 18, 2021

Our latest user webinar focuses on the practicality of the preconstruction burden on general contractors and construction managers. In this scope, contractors are left to navigate outdated and inefficient technology for site logistics whilst managing the risk associated with site logistics planning costs. Tools available to contractors in the market are often too complex and expensive to adequately fit the scale of the preconstruction phase.

Helio Monteiro from Venture on replacing a 3-product workflow with cmBuilder.io as a single platform for site logistics planning and simulation

Ananya Ganguli

Oct 20, 2021

We sat down with Helio Monteiro, Director of VDC at Venture General Contracting and spoke to him about digital construction strategies at Venture, testing and adopting new software for site utilization planning. While discussing cmBuilder, he explained how the platform brings about a different approach to their workflow and can also help tackle site logistics, safety and traffic control in the various phases of planning, with increased collaboration with the project teams.

cmBuilder Site Plan (version 3.0) continues to solve preconstruction woes with its enhanced simulation experience

Chukwudi Ibom

Oct 14, 2021

With the entire web engine and layout of cmBuilder’s Site Plan designed and constantly developed in-house, the push for innovation is met with a resounding web-based software package that resolves previous preconstruction woes. This in-house research and development keep operational and running costs low, translating into low-cost packages for general contractors and project stakeholders. The absence of any third-party licensing also speaks to the timely development cycles that users can expect whilst navigating the interface.

The Evolution of Construction Industry's Hallowed "Markups"

Ananya Ganguli

Sep 20, 2021

As construction teams have evolved with the advancement in technology, so has the way in which they communicate their process and plans, while sharing them with project stakeholders. Markups have evolved from being handmade markings on physical drawings to 2D digital paper to now web-based 2D/3D/4D interactive views. Here's what the future of markups looks like.

ETRO Construction saves time & adds value to their clients with 4D simulations on accessible, intuitive, web-based platform cmBuilder.io

Ananya Ganguli

Aug 26, 2021

ETRO Construction uses cmBuilder in proposals to easily show the challenges or issues via a 4D site logistics simulation. What would otherwise have taken them 3 or more days to create on other BIM/simulation software now takes them 3 hours to create on cmBuilder and also shows their prospective client the level of detail and thought they’ve given to the specific project.

The Future of Preconstruction is Simulation: A sneak peek into cmBuilder's presentation at Advancing Preconstruction 2021

Ananya Ganguli

Aug 25, 2021

Here is a glimpse of what Nikan Samimi, Director, Business Development and Strategy, CadMakers, will be speaking about at the 6th annual Advancing Preconstruction 2021 conference! Also, drop by at our booth to chat with Bradley Swartz, and learn more about accessible 4D site simulations on cmBuilder.io, from August 30 to September 1 in Dallas, TX!

First functionality of end-to-end excavation modeling and simulation released on cmBuilder.io

Ananya Ganguli

Jul 16, 2021

Before cmBuilder, it had been quite the challenge for construction planners to perform quick, real-time scenario analyses for the excavation phase, as much of the information provided by the design team pertaining to geotechnical was done in 2D only, which caused a mix of 2D and 3D design information to draw from. With this first release of the excavation feature set, cmBuilder makes it easy to rapidly model, simulate and quantify the bulk and detailed excavation phase with the ability to perform "cut" operations and link excavation phases to milestone dates.

Haycon reduces 3-day site logistics planning cycles to under 4 hours with rapid 4D simulation using cmBuilder.io

Ananya Ganguli

Jun 14, 2021

Haycon Inc uses cmBuilder.io to reduce site logistics planning cycles to less than half a day and finds a scalable, low-effort, and high-value web-based solution to get a more accurate overall view of their construction planning with regards to moving around the site, placing large equipment, getting things delivered up into the building efficiently and safely.

No Ordinary Park! How Smith Bros. & Wilson (BC) Ltd. Deployed a Digital Construction Twin to Enhance Collaboration and Push the Integration of Construction Technology

Ananya Ganguli

Jun 11, 2021

Smith Bros. & Wilson (BC) Ltd. (SBW) uses the Digital Construction Twin solution offered by CadMakers as a proactive tool to help identify and mitigate project risks while allowing for effective project team communication. CadMakers’ tools allowed the proposal of solutions to complex geometries and construction sequencing, prior and even during construction. To date, the Digital Construction Twin solution has allowed SBW to perform a virtual construction study and get ahead of coordination complexities that would be found later on-site. The Digital Construction Twin solution also helped SBW run 4D sequencing simulations to optimize the scheduling on-site, integrate trade coordination and shop drawing reviews, and layout various building elements on-site directly from the model.

cmBuilder.io deploys game changing new web engine and optimizes crane planning with AI

Ananya Ganguli

Apr 22, 2021

We built cmBuilder.io to be a high-value, low effort, low-cost solution that brings easy digital construction logistics simulation tools that scale to every preconstruction professional in the world. Today we announce that we just took a significant step forward in making this a reality with the latest deployment of our web engine and AI crane optimization solver. With this release, our purpose-built web engine makes it even easier to import larger BIM models (we support IFC4, IFC2x3, FBX, & STP) and run them smoothly in your browser overlaid on the address of the project using cmBuilder's generated map with terrain. Remember, it's not just a model viewer!! Our engine allows for editing/modeling of new 3D parametric resources of cranes, hoists, fencing, concrete pump trucks, traffic management cones, trailers, hoarding, etc. directly in your web browser which is now much faster with the new engine deployment (up to 10x improvement in frames per second performance). When combined with the imported BIM, cmBuilder gives you everything you need to do 3D/4D site logistics simulations with ease.

CadMakers' Next Top Model - 4D Site Logistics Simulation Contest Roundup

Shruti Dwivedi

Apr 19, 2021

As part of DigiConstruct Week, we organized an internal contest - CadMakers' Next Top Model and the challenge at hand was to create the best site logistics simulation using only an imported BIM and all provided tools/catalogs/features inside cmBuilder.io. Watch the winning presentations here!

4 Reasons to Choose cmBuilder.io for 4D Simulation of your Construction Site Logistics Pan

Ananya Ganguli

Apr 9, 2021

Simulate before you build. Create 4D simulations of your construction site logistics with ease with these powerful yet easy-to-use features on cmBuilder like 3D Markups, Presentation Mode, Construction Milestones and One-Click Share that will ensure enhanced client and project stakeholder communication. Let technology be the enabler and not a barrier - share data and not files.

Blueprint for Winning More Jobs with 4D Presentation Mode on cmBuilder.io

Ananya Ganguli

Feb 19, 2021

The 4D Presentation Mode of cmBuilder can be used to create and Interact with 4D schedules of construction plans and extract more information from it when compared to a simple video or a deck. Share preconstruction site logistics with all project stakeholders in an easy and straightforward way, differentiating yourselves from the competition and giving them an advantage during the pursuit process.

Overlay imported 2D drawings into your 3D Site Plan with cmBuilder.io

Ananya Ganguli

Dec 3, 2020

See how you can use the 2D drawing overlay tool in cmBuilder.io to easily import, overlay, and view the 2D design plans of your construction sites and utility maps directly on the 3D model viewer. This lets you quickly check measurements relative to plan drawings, identify surrounding conditions, check underground utilities, and position resources with greater accuracy. Watch how the feature can be used to seamlessly allow 3D modeling on the web with the 2D reference of your construction site

cmCore 3D Engine – cmViewer

Javier Glatt

Nov 3, 2020

Sharing and viewing large, data-rich 3D models from various CAD/BIM software authoring tools has always been a challenge for users in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industry. A lack of interoperable file formats, the need to load models with locally installed software for viewing, and stringent hardware requirements has always held back the ability to scale 3D, 4D and 5D digital delivery in our industry.

4D Construction Milestone Manager

Nandhini Sasikumar

Oct 14, 2020

Every battle is won or lost before it is ever fought - as is a project before it is even pursued. Transform the client's experience of your construction site logistics plan with cmBuilder.io and win more jobs. Start a free trial today! Visualize, simulate, and share your construction site's major milestones effortlessly using the 4D Construction Milestone Manager feature on cmBuilder.io

Now Every Builder Can Go Digital

Javier Glatt

Sep 22, 2020

Introducing our newest product, cmBuilder: a web-based platform that makes dynamic construction planning and simulation easier than ever before.

Event Recap

Jim Pritchett on cmBuilder revolutionizing JTM Construction's logistics plans on large projects

Event Recap

Super Hour - How Digital is Impacting Construction | Event Recap

Event Recap

User Webinar: Tips and Tricks to getting the most out of cmBuilder | Event Recap

Event Recap

CadMakers' Next Top Model - 4D Site Logistics Simulation Contest Roundup

Event Recap

Now Every Builder Can Go Digital

Introducing our newest product, cmBuilder: a web-based platform that makes dynamic construction planning and simulation easier than ever before.

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Blog | cmBuilder.io

2021 in review: The Journey So Far

Enhanced Graphics, User Roles & Permissions and other product updates

Announcing cmBuilder.io + Procore integration: Expanding value proposition for our customers

Jim Pritchett on cmBuilder revolutionizing JTM Construction's logistics plans on large projects

Super Hour - How Digital is Impacting Construction | Event Recap

User Webinar: Tips and Tricks to getting the most out of cmBuilder | Event Recap

Helio Monteiro from Venture on replacing a 3-product workflow with cmBuilder.io as a single platform for site logistics planning and simulation

cmBuilder Site Plan (version 3.0) continues to solve preconstruction woes with its enhanced simulation experience

The Evolution of Construction Industry's Hallowed "Markups"

ETRO Construction saves time & adds value to their clients with 4D simulations on accessible, intuitive, web-based platform cmBuilder.io

The Future of Preconstruction is Simulation: A sneak peek into cmBuilder's presentation at Advancing Preconstruction 2021

Leading Preconstruction Teams are Rapidly Adopting cmBuilder.io

Catch cmBuilder.io at Advancing Preconstruction 2021 in Dallas, TX

The goal of cmBuilder.io

First functionality of end-to-end excavation modeling and simulation released on cmBuilder.io

Haycon reduces 3-day site logistics planning cycles to under 4 hours with rapid 4D simulation using cmBuilder.io

No Ordinary Park! How Smith Bros. & Wilson (BC) Ltd. Deployed a Digital Construction Twin to Enhance Collaboration and Push the Integration of Construction Technology

cmBuilder.io deploys game changing new web engine and optimizes crane planning with AI

CadMakers' Next Top Model - 4D Site Logistics Simulation Contest Roundup

4 Reasons to Choose cmBuilder.io for 4D Simulation of your Construction Site Logistics Pan

Blueprint for Winning More Jobs with 4D Presentation Mode on cmBuilder.io

Overlay imported 2D drawings into your 3D Site Plan with cmBuilder.io

cmCore 3D Engine – cmViewer

4D Construction Milestone Manager

Now Every Builder Can Go Digital

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