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Always figured 3D modeling was too much for simple drafts, but a client's change order showed me why it's worth it.
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oscar_wood7mo ago
Went years thinking paper plans were fine for simple jobs. Then had this one retrofit where my flat section drawing completely missed how a new pipe run would crash right through a ceiling beam. The 3D model we finally built showed it instantly, like a giant red flag. Totally changed my view on what "simple" really means. Now even for small stuff, if there's any complexity at all, I start in 3D just to avoid that gut punch later.
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rosecoleman7mo ago
Ugh, change orders are the worst! Been burned by that exact thing before on flat drawings. It's so much easier to spot a problem when you can spin the model around and see everything at once. Definitely saves a ton of time and headaches down the road. Lesson learned the hard way sometimes, but it's a good one!
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sean_johnson167mo ago
Right? I had a project where the flat drawings totally missed a ductwork clash with some plumbing. Only caught it because I was clicking through the 3D model out of boredom lol. Would have been such a mess on site. Those flat drawings can hide so much, it's crazy. Definitely learned my lesson the hard way too.
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