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a way to draw buildings, and BIM is a way to build
a virtual model that has a lot more information in
it. You essentially build a model of the building on
a computer using building components from a li-
brary of previously created parts. The model can
be constructed relatively quickly once the library
of parts has been created. All of the components
are quantified in the computer so lists of parts are
easily created.” This method of designing buildings
can result in fewer mistakes and costly problems
during construction. “Because the model has all of
the parts shown in 3 dimensions, ‘clash detection’
can be used to find where possible problems might
exist. These can be resolved on the computer be-
fore they become evident on site,” says Driscoll.
After over 1, 000 projects, Parkin continues to
thrive as it expands across the country and expands
into new markets. Parkin is an employee owned
firm and it has had an established succession plan-
ning program in place for many years. “As senior
members of the firm retire, younger members be-
come shareholders and the firm expects to remain
on the leading edge of the profession well into the
future,” says Driscoll. “We are prepared to evolve
with the industry and to lead the way whenever
possible.”
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