Virtual Design and Construction

Visualize and manage decision-making through technology

VDC

JE Dunn uses Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) to bring clarity to every stage of a project. Applying innovative technology with 3D hardware tools and software throughout the project lifecycle allows us to visualize and solve problems proactively before construction begins. Our lean-informed approach ensures every decision adds value, reduces risk, and keeps projects on track.

While every project utilizes VDC/BIM, our dedicated team of 45+ VDC professionals lend their expertise to more than 250 projects each year. By combining technology with construction expertise, we streamline coordination, guide actionable decisions, and reduce surprises from design through construction and into operations.

Our VDC Capabilities

Model-based Coordination & Design Management
Digital Fabrication & Model-based Estimating
Realty Capture & Laser Scanning
Production Planning & Tracking
Self-Perform Integration
Operations & Facility Management
Drones, Visual Planning, & Augmented Reality
QA/QC Support through Visual Mockups

How VDC supports your project

Seamless collaboration: Connects designers, trade partners, and JE Dunn teams for smoother coordination across the project.
Optimized delivery: Lean-informed planning ensures project stays on track, on schedule, and on budget.
Certainty of results and quality: Identify and resolve issues virtually before they become real-world problems, ensuring safe and high-quality outcomes.
Operational efficiency: Reduces rework and keeps resources focused on value-added work.
Visualized planning and safety: 3D modeling allows precise sequencing and planning at every stage of construction, improving efficiency and on-site safety.

Meet Our People

National Leadership

Trent Nichols is the Vice President and National Director of Virtual Design and Construction at JE Dunn, with over 25 years of experience in the AEC industry and 18 years at JE Dunn. He has worked in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), focusing on aligning enterprise technology with organizational strategies to provide value to operations and how we build. In collaboration with operations teams, Trent applies VDC practices to support project delivery, innovation, and assisting teams in leveraging these advanced technologies throughout the design and construction process.