VDC (Virtual Design and Construction) –
One-Page Summary Cheat Sheet
� What is VDC?
VDC stands for Virtual Design and Construction. It’s a project management process that uses
Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital tools to coordinate design, construction,
and planning workflows before physical construction begins.
⚙️ How VDC Works
- Design teams model the building using Revit (or other BIM tools).
- Models are integrated and coordinated using Navisworks, BIM 360/ACC.
- Clash detection is performed to find and fix conflicts before construction.
- VDC teams manage meetings, issue tracking, and field-ready coordination.
- Models are linked with schedule (4D), cost (5D), and maintenance (6D) data.
� BIM vs VDC vs Revit
Revit
BIM
VDC
Modeling Tool
The Model + Data
The Process + Coordination
Used to draw systems (MEP, Smart 3D model with
Arch, Struct)
metadata (LOD, systems)
Clash detection,
coordination meetings,
planning
� Tools Used in VDC
- Revit (Modeling)
- Navisworks (Clash Detection)
- BIM 360 / ACC (Collaboration)
- Synchro (4D Scheduling)
- Bluebeam (Review & Markup)
� Key Concepts to Know for Interviews
- VDC is how we use BIM to plan and manage projects.
- Clash detection reduces field conflicts and delays.
- VDC meetings are regular coordination sessions with all trades.
- VDC uses LOD standards and BEP documents to guide the project.
- VDC brings BIM into scheduling, cost tracking, and field use.