Design Technology

At Mason & Hanger, we are committed to bridging the gap between design and technology, creating seamless, innovative, and human-centric solutions. By harmonizing creativity with cutting-edge technology, we craft personal experiences with design-driven technology that enhances usability, efficiency, and engagement in the digital world.

Our Design Technology (DT) department consists of 10 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Managers and Coordinators who support project managers and assist the design team. This talented and diverse group brings nearly 40 years of experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. 

We are a founding industry member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)/Industry Building Information Modeling (BIM) Consortia, which has produced several industry standard documents including the USACE BIM Requirements specification, the Project Execution Plan(PxP), and the Minimum Modeling Matrix (M3). Our innovative department often leads BIM coordination with Joint Ventures (JV) and various Design Partners, ensuring the project's success. We take pride in our involvement in projects throughout their entire lifecycle, adapting to the evolving demands of our clients. Together, we address complex challenges by utilizing advanced software, hardware, and research. Our team consistently strives to push boundaries and shape the future of design at Mason & Hanger.

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Virtual Reality (VR)

We leverage VR technology to gain insights into our customers' design intentions and facilitate effective discipline coordination. Our staff can effortlessly initiate a virtual reality session on-demand.

 

 

 

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Augmented Reality (AR)

AR provides our teams of architects and engineers the most efficient way to involve our customers during the design process. By integrating AR early into our design services, we enhance collaboration, improve efficiency, and deliver more compelling experiences for our clients, ultimately leading to higher-quality outcomes, stronger design integrity, time and cost savings, and greater client satisfaction.

 

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Laser Scanning

Our approach integrates both terrestrial and UAV LiDAR scanners, enabling precise measurements in a more efficient manner while minimizing errors compared to conventional methods. LiDAR scanning facilitates site revisits without the need for travel, allowing us to obtain measurements that may have been challenging to capture using traditional techniques.

 

 Our Capabilties:


  • Curating BIM execution plans
  • Project setup and support
  • Clash automation setup and reports
  • Reviewing and enforcing BIM/CAD/Graphic standards
  • Automating BIM processes with Dynamo and Clarity
  • Conducting model-based design reviews with the project team for enhanced coordination

 Our Support:


  • Creating digital twins
  • BIM fly-through/animations
  • Laser scanning
  • Creating point clouds for design AR/VR setup and support
  • 3D printing
  • Providing internal and external training as needed for project support
  • Testing/implementing NextGen technologies

“I have been continually impressed with Mason & Hanger’s Design Technology group and their cutting-edge use of BIM technology in 3D visualization and design documentation. The BIM engineering expertise regularly incorporated significantly improves stakeholder engagement, accelerates design schedules, and provides for exceptional quality control.”

-Vice President, Global Engineering Service Provider