Groundbreak, Procore’s annual construction technology conference, officially started today and, while it’s in a virtual capacity instead of in-person like usual, there’s no shortage of Procore news and updates. At Groundbreak 2 years ago, the company announced Procore BIM and, this year, their adding two new features to make even more user friendly in the field: Dynamic Wall Elevations and Follow Me.
“We invested in BIM to protect our customers’ investment in BIM,” said Dave McCool, Senior Product Manager, Procore. “Procore users spend so much time coordinating models that we want to make sure those models reach the field teams who are installing the work. The new features in Procore BIM give field teams better access to models and greater visibility to see exactly where each user is within the model. Procore users can leverage BIM in a new way, simplifying communication and collaboration from the field to the office.”
Dynamic Wall Elevations
The new Dynamic Wall Elevation feature allows users to get specific dimensions of wall penetrations, surface mounted objects, backing, and other elements in the field with a tap of the screen. Within the feature, users can zoom in and out, see the centerline dimension, or the outside dimension of any object within the model with an accuracy down to 1/8 of an inch.
“A lot of people talk about the model being the center of everything, and Procore’s Dynamic Wall Elevations feature actually makes that the case. Our communication with the people in the field who are actually constructing our projects has transformed. No question is left unanswered using Procore BIM,” said Scott Anderson, Integrated Construction Manager, Okland Construction.
You can check out more about Dynamic Wall Elevations in the video below:
Follow Me
Communication in construction is all about context. The new Follow Me feature allows users to see the location all of the other users within the BIM model so you know exactly where the person is you’re talking to. It’s a simple solution, but could potentially reduce a ton of frustration for large field teams.
Check out more about Follow Me in the video below:
Shane is the creator of Construction Junkie and an active construction project manager. In his career, he has managed interior remodel projects, site development, construction safety, governmental project compliance, and facility maintenance. He has a strong passion for construction technology and safety, as well as sharing the knowledge or insights he has gained throughout his career.