Virtual Design &
Construction
What is VDC
Virtual design & construction
PLAN
Build the plan before you build the project.
Use BIM, schedules, production planning, and project data to define what needs to happen, when, where, and by whom before work begins.
VISUALIZE
Make the plan visible to everyone.
Make the plan visible to everyone. Use 3D models, 4D simulations, logistics plans, and visual management tools to make sequence, space, constraints, and workflows easier to understand and communicate.
OPTIMIZE
Solve problems before they reach the field.
Identify coordination issues, constraints, logistics conflicts, safety risks, and workflow inefficiencies early—improving predictability, productivity, and project performance.
EARLY CLASH RESOLUTION
PREDICTABLE LOGISTICS
OPTIMIZED WORK SEQUENCE
REDUCED REWORK & WAITING
BETTER FIELD DECISIONS
VDC resources:
Takt Guide
Podcast
Youtube
Books
Our VDC Services
Trailer Setup
Designing purpose-built field office layouts to improve collaboration, communication, visual management, and operational flow.
Zoning Strategy
Developing data-driven zoning plans that align work areas, crews, logistics, and production planning across multiple levels and phases.
3D Logistics
Creating detailed 3D logistics models to visualize access, material flow, laydown areas, cranes, equipment, and site constraints.
4D PRODUCTION PLAN
Linking the construction schedule to the 3D model to visualize sequence, identify constraints, and communicate the production plan.
Drone & 360 Camera
Using periodic drone flights and 360° site walks to improve visibility, document progress, and support informed decision-making.
PBI Dashboard for inTakt
Connecting production plans with data dashboards to track progress, constraints, performance, and key project metrics.
BIM Modeling
Developing coordinated Revit models across Architecture, Structure, and MEP to support design coordination, planning, and construction.
Model Coordination
Coordinating multidisciplinary models to identify clashes, constructability issues, and coordination constraints before they reach the field.
OPTIMIZING FIELD OFFICES - TRAILER SETUP
Purpose-built field office environments designed to improve collaboration, visual management, communication, and operational flow on site.
STRATEGIC TRAILER LAYOUTS
Designing optimized double-wide field office configurations based on personnel flow, team functions, meeting requirements, and operational needs.
Creating dedicated spaces for Discuss & Solve sessions, team-focused work, planning, and visual management.
VISUAL MANAGEMENT
Integrating Pull Planning boards, production plans, meeting agendas, TV displays, and project information to keep teams aligned and focused.
OPERATIONAL IMPACT
Better Collaboration
Improved Visibility
Faster Problem Solving
More Efficient Use of Space
The Resources
Takt Guide
Set-Up & Operations
Set-Up & Operations
Best Practices
Field Office Set-Up
Field Office Set-Up
Trailer Setup
Layout
Layout
ZONING STRATEGY
Visualizing project zones to improve logistics, safety, production flow, and operational clarity across complex projects.
VISUALIZING PROJECT ZONES
Developing logical, multi-story zoning plans that organize work areas by phase, trade, crew, and production requirements.
Color-coded zones make work areas easier to understand, coordinate, and communicate across stacked floor levels.
MULTI-LEVEL CLARITY
Understand the entire project across all levels.
COLOR-CODED ZONES
Easily identify work areas by trade, phase and crew.
Safety and Efficiency
Reduce risks and improve access and circulation
Production plan ready
Align zones with the schedule for better coordination and planning
INTEGRATED ZONING DATA
We combine project data and spatial context to support better logistics decisions, resource planning, and production planning.
DATA-INFORMED
Use project data and site context to support better planning.
BETTER DECISIONS
Make informed logistics and production decisions with clarity.
The Resources
Exteriors
Foundation
Civil
Autodesk Drive
3D LOGISTICS STRATEGY
Visualizing site logistics before construction begins.
Visualizing site logistics
Developing 3D site logistics plans for complex, multi-building projects to visualize access routes, material laydown areas, crane zones, temporary facilities, equipment, and site circulation.
Use visual logistics planning to identify congestion, access conflicts, material flow constraints, and operational risks before they impact the field.
INTEGRATED LOGISTICS DATA
We combine project data with spatial context to support material flow planning, equipment allocation, site circulation, and resource optimization.
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SITE ACCESS & TRAFFIC FLOW directional markers and controls |
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MATERIAL LAYDOWN AREAS controlled footprint |
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CRANE & EQUIPMENT ZONES footprint for safety and coverage |
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TEMPORARY FACILITIES support workforce and operations |
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PEDESTRIAN & SAFETY ROUTES separation and protection |
The Resources
4D PRODUCTION PLAN
4D connects TIME — the construction schedule — with SPACE — 3D model — to visualize sequence, identify constraints, and communicate the production plan.
Why 4d Matters
VISUALIZATION BY LEVEL
Visualize construction activities by time, location, and sequence to understand how the project will be built before work begins.
SEE THE PLAN
Visualize construction sequence and work progression by level, zone, and phase.
CONNECT TIME + SPACE
Link the construction schedule with the 3D model to understand when and where work happens.
ANTICIPATE CHALLENGES
Identify sequencing conflicts, access constraints, trade interactions, and logistical issues before they impact the field.
OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE
Support better production planning, coordination, and decision-making.
BUILD WITH CONFIDENCE
Give project teams a clear visual understanding of the plan before construction begins.
The Resources
PLAN SMARTER.
BUILD BETTER.
DELIVER WITH CONFIDENCE.
