With technologies like reality modeling getting intrinsically weaved into the construction life cycle, the construction process no longer involves rolling out blueprints of building designs. Construction has largely gone digital. Architectural presentations have moved from draft tables to desktops and tablets.

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The adoption of 3-D modeling in construction has brought in numerous benefits. 3-D or reality modeling, not only speeds up the design process but also enables architects and designers play around with different ideas and identify potential design problems before they become actual issues. 3-D modeling in construction, by putting all the pieces together, provides a real-view of the finished project. Amazingly! 3-D modeling brings a project to life without even moving a single speck of dust!

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Naturally, the client can visualize so much more about an upcoming project that a flat drawing could ever provide. Clients can literally have a virtual walk-through of the proposed building. Just like a 3-D movie, a 3-D model enables the client to get a feel of how things will be laid out. They can see all this even before a brick has been laid out!

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With 3-D modeling, it also becomes easy to understand a structure in the context of the surrounding space. Transforming a building into a dream home by virtually surrounding it with lush landscaping is the power 3-D modeling provides to an architect or designer. 3-D architectural modeling provides a degree of realism that 2-D images don’t. Using 3-D modeling one can even visualize the texture of the tile that will be put up on a room’s floor. Interesting!

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Realistic lighting can be used to demonstrate the warm energy emanating from a kitchen or dining area. It is also possible to fill the space with appropriate furniture and decor choices to understand fully what we have in store.

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There is no doubt that use of 3-D modeling in construction results in better designing and material utilization. 3-D models can be rotated for different perspectives and gather additional views. The advantages of 3-D modeling include; checking the errors which might occur in the drawing process, gaining better insight for surface patterns, having virtual tours through walk-throughs, getting renderings with customized interiors, achieving more in lesser cost, enhanced collaboration between teams involved in the construction process.