ClarkDietrich(TM) Introduces Industry's Most Detailed Interior Wall Creation, Steel Framing BIM System

WEST CHESTER, Ohio, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ClarkDietrich(TM) Building Systems recently introduced the construction industry's most comprehensive Building Information Modeling (BIM) system tailored specifically for interior wall creation and steel framing. ClarkDietrich BIM Wall Creator(TM) develops information-rich wall types, with specific details on UL, STC and limiting heights. Professionals using AutoDesk(R) Revit(R) can add the new ClarkDietrich BIM Wall Creator by visiting www.clarkdietrich.com/BIM and downloading the free add-on software.

"The ClarkDietrich BIM Wall Creator is the first design tool that intelligently incorporates detailed information on wall elements and design properties, such as UL assemblies based on fire rating requirements, STC sound ratings and limiting height design," said Mike Murzyn, Technical Product and Marketing Manager, ClarkDietrich. "This type of interactive platform, in which details have been linked together, is truly unparalleled and gives architects and contractors everything needed to successfully design even the most challenging wall assemblies."

The system's intuitive design and integrated data on wall assemblies allows users to seamlessly search and update entire wall designs based on specific input parameters. The wall type is created to reflect the proper assembly of materials necessary for wall construction, including: manufacturer and product information, types of sheathing, overall wall width, UL and STC data, wall height design, LEED(R) information and product SubmittalPro/data sheet links.

"ClarkDietrich recognized a need among architects and contractors for BIM systems to include more detail on wall assemblies, in order to automate and streamline the building process. The BIM Wall Creator opens the door for architects to pass models onto contractors with the assurance all materials will work together within the overall building design," said Robert Warr, PE, Director of ClarkDietrich Engineering Services.

In addition to the new BIM system offering, ClarkDietrich Engineering Services (CDES) helps support building projects with customized services for detailed wall framing profiles.

"Over the past few months, our engineering team has developed more than one million square feet of BIM coordinated models for our clients," added Warr. "Our team can create a full engineering package that includes calculations and shop drawings directly from the BIM model in order to complete required documentation and design. We offer the industry's most knowledgeable, trusted team of experts to support BIM questions and projects."

CDES offers BIM coordination and engineering design services for cold-formed steel framing to architects, general contractors and subcontractors. BIM coordination includes assisting with clash avoidance, collaborating with other trades, creating 3D visuals for cold-formed steel framing, providing detailed documentation/shop drawings that include wall elevations, sections and plan views, and other customized BIM services. To contact CDES, email [email protected] or call (877) 832-3206.

About ClarkDietrich(TM) Building Systems

ClarkDietrich(TM) Building Systems, is a brand unit of Clarkwestern Dietrich Building Systems LLC, is the leading manufacturer of a full line of drywall studs and accessories, structural studs and joists, metal lath and accessories, shaft wall studs and track, interior finishing products, and connectors and accessories for commercial and residential construction. Quality manufacturing, a full-line offering, engineering services and responsive customer service position ClarkDietrich Building Systems as the largest and fastest growing manufacturer of light gauge steel framing in North America. www.clarkdietrich.com.

For more information contact:
Jenny Hull, ClarkDietrich Building Systems
513.870.1106
[email protected]
Twitter: @clarkdietrich

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