The advantages of assembly-based design for better project delivery

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Building\nprojects are too complex for this to occur, which is why architecture design happens\nover multiple iterations until all project requirements are addressed. To help\nensure coordination of construction specifications in the iterative design\nprocess, an assembly-based approach is critical to delivering better projects. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"3 key advantages of assembly-based design "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"There\nare many benefits to using an assembly-based design process, but the top\nbenefits include:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"providing better project clarity to team\nmembers"]],[[0,[],0,"aligning graphic (BIM development) to\nnon-graphic (construction specifications) elements to streamline project\ninformation"]],[[0,[],0,"enabling collaboration between disciplines so\nthe design team can be more efficient and keep pace with the iterative nature\nof design"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Successful projects require team\nmembers to have maximum project insight and clarity to develop designs that\nachieve the owner\u2019s goals. In the "],[0,[1],1,"Three Advantages of Assembly-based\nDesign Webinar"],[0,[],0,",\nyou\u2019ll learn how project team members can get a better line of sight into\ndesign intent and the construction product selection in order to achieve the\noverall project performance and design requirements. "]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[0],1,"Reduce\nerrors and costly rework"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"An\nadditional benefit of assembly-based design is the foundation for a project\u2019s\nBIM development to organize a project\u2019s components and work results, especially\nwhen defining complex systems and critical assemblies. Architects who work on\nthe graphic and specification development aspects of the design can work from\nassemblies that will connect directly into the BIM. For example, where a\npartition element in Autodesk Revit is an assembly-based\ncomponent, assembly-based design allows the architect to obtain a list of components\nto be considered and selected, which helps reduce errors and omissions and\ncostly rework. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The assembly-based approach also\napplies to construction specifications. Using an assembly-based approach to specifications\noffers team members a better understanding of the construction elements\nrequired to meet the overall project performance and design requirements. In\nthe "],[0,[2],1,"Three\nProven Specification\nStrategies for Better Built Projects"],[0,[],0," white paper, you\u2019ll learn that as today\u2019s projects\nbecome increasingly more complex, teams that embrace an assembly-driven\napproach will notice improvement in communication and overall project\ncoordination efforts. "]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[0],1,"Deliver\nhigh-quality projects"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Everything is an assembly when it\ncomes to building design and construction\u2014a door is composed of the door,\nhinges, locking device(s), operation elements (such as handles, knobs, push\nplates), frame, etc. On average there are approximately 10 to 12 parts to a\ndoor assembly. Assembly-based design provides an all-encompassing view of the\nentire opening and ensures you don\u2019t miss any crucial pieces or parts to\ndeliver a high-quality project. Assembly-based design provides seamless\npathways between BIM and construction specifications and keeps pace with\niterative design. And most importantly, assembly-based design brings better\ncollaboration among the project disciplines and team members to more\nefficiently run your projects, to achieve on schedule and on budget completion."]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[0],1,"Reimagine\nyour specifications"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The AEC industry is reshaping the\nway it builds and manage projects and is implementing new technology to get\nthere. "],[0,[3],1,"Deltek and AIA"],[0,[],0," have teamed up to deliver comprehensive online\nbuilding product research and selection content, combined with a streamlined\nspecification design and publishing tool pulling from decades of experience\nserving the industry\u2019s specialized needs. To learn more, watch this "],[0,[4],1,"webcast"],[0,[],0,". \n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"ABOUT DELTEK"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Better software means better\nprojects. Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and\ninformation solutions for project-based businesses. 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