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ENR May 4, 2009

04/29/2009

Digging into 3D Modeling Unearths Many Worms
By Nadine M. Post
A look at projects being designed and built using multiple buildinginformation- modeling systems shows it can be a bumpy road for all members of the building team.

Cover Illustration and below: Guy Lawrence/ENR

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