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Mistakes to Avoid in AEC Outsourcing: Solutions & Alternatives

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In the competitive landscape of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry, firms are racing toward finding ways to enhance cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity for their projects. One such strategy that has gained traction is outsourcing. As per  research and market reports , the global market for outsourcing services is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate(CAGR) of 5.54% during the forecast period 2020–2027, leading to a total market size of US$904.948 billion by 2027. Why AEC Firms Often Dislike Outsourcing: Key Reasons Explained Absence of Direct Oversight: Outsourcing Projects and tasks might cause difficulty in maintaining the same level of quality control as the office team. It is concerning for the AEC firms that the outsourced team might not adhere to the elucidated specifications and quality standards specified by the clients. Inconsistent Standards and Guidelines: The standards and guidelines vary for different firms for various p...

Fast AEC Onboarding: Secure Top 1% Talent in Just 3 Days

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  For the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry, an employee is the backbone that drives creativity, innovation, and collaboration in the company. Recruiting and onboarding highly skilled and efficient employees forms a strong foundation for building a committed workforce for a company. Looking at the Post-pandemic statistics, the  AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker warned , “Since demand for design projects has been healthy over the last year, recruiting architectural staff to keep up with project workloads has been a growing concern for firms”. Hiring and Retention Challenges in the AEC industry: A Tedious battle Hiring is an imperative process for the seamless functioning of the AEC industry. Increasing labor costs, insufficient technically proficient staff, high turnover rates, and compromised work quality are not just nightmares for the AEC industry but a harsh reality for running a business. As per a research report by the Engineering Management Institute,...

The Benefits of MEP BIM Services for General Contractors

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  Building contractors not only build structures; but shape dreams, create homes, and build the future. They are responsible for project supervision and are expected to deliver quality-oriented outcomes. Introducing different provisions to the building construction process can streamline the workflow and amplify the project outcome. MEP BIM services  are one such provision that is imperative to the building construction process and catalyzes the MEP coordination and on-site execution for contractors. Integrating these services can facilitate  MEP BIM coordination for contractors   and reduce the susceptibility to manufacturing and installation challenges. Let’s move further to understand how MEP BIM services benefit the general contractors to overcome challenges and bring the imagined spaces to life. Benefits of MEP BIM Services for General Contractors BIM modeling services encompass a digital process developed to create smart and intelligent 3D building models, tran...