Building information modeling (BIM)

Simons joins national sheet metal organization as BIM specialist

Madison native takes leadership role with International Training Institute FAIRFAX, Va. – The International Training Institute (ITI), the education arm of the unionized sheet metal industry, has named Madison, Wisconsin,…

August 16, 2019

Sheet metal worker extends career with computer knowledge

His body could no longer do the work, but his mind wanted to learn MEMPHIS – Like many people who enjoy working with their hands, John Sciara never thought about…

November 21, 2017

Technology urges members to continue education

Ron McGuire, building information modeling (BIM) specialist for the International Training Institute, the education arm of the unionized sheet metal and air conditioning industry (ITI), taught the fundamentals of Bluebeam…

March 1, 2017

Industry technology helps sheet metal workers move forward

Advances in software, tools improve efficiency, keep members working FAIRFAX, Va. – The sheet metal trade may be one of the oldest in the country, but modern technology propels it…

June 3, 2014

Autodesk, sheet metal workers reach agreement for software discount

Necessary software titles no longer cost prohibitive for more than 150 schools FAIRFAX, Va. – For years, directors at training centers across the country have all dealt with the same…

February 28, 2014

BIMmersion course geared to educate the whole employee

Classes from word processing, theory to AutoCAD, Revit offered in six-week course FAIRFAX, Va. – It’s not often people ask to be told when they are wrong about something, even…

January 27, 2014

Benchmark BIM software a benefit to small, large contractors alike

Unionized sheet metal training software a value to companies across the country FAIRFAX, Va. – The Benchmark building information modeling (BIM) training software has become a feather in the cap…

February 20, 2013

New York contractor makes technology training a priority for success

Benchmark BIM training software gives drafters 3D capability to advance business FAIRFAX, Va. – Roadblocks can be frustrating, and when it comes to business, they can cost a company thousands…

November 14, 2012

Building information modeling software brings company into future

90-year-old Wisconsin company moves forward, bids on jobs thanks to Benchmark FAIRFAX, Va. – A building information modeling (BIM) department can move a sheet metal contractor from the little leagues…

September 19, 2012

Building information modeling ‘vital’ to sheet metal industry

BIM departments a necessity for contractors to respond to demand increases FAIRFAX, Va. – Building information modeling (BIM) has been around for two decades, but the surge in three-dimensional BIM…