Virtual design and construction (VDC) has been around now for decades. But the tools, software, uses, and skills change rapidly and vary widely across the industry. It can be hard to keep up with, especially for teams with only one or two VDC professionals onboard.

For years, building contractors faced complaints of hand lacerations. The culprit? Metal studs. Despite warning labels and enforced PPE, the sharp edges of typical metal studs posed a sometimes-unnoticed threat, not only to workers but also to visitors to the jobsite.

It’s exciting to open a flagship headquarters, unveil a major renovation, or announce a new office in a new city. But as much as clients look for capable, solutions-driven partners for those extensive capital projects, they’re just as—if not more—interested in construction partners who can serve their facilities for life.