The Impact of VDC Coordination: Smarter, Faster and More Cost-Effective Projects

TL;DR

Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) coordination streamlines project execution by reducing rework, accelerating schedules and ensuring crews have timely, accurate information. The result? Up to 60% rework elimination, 5.44% cost savings and improved quality across building systems.
VDC in construction is a proven method for smarter, faster, and more cost-effective project delivery.

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Why VDC Coordination Matters

What is VDC Coordination and Why It’s a Game-Changer in Construction

At C.D. Smith, we prioritize seamless project execution by integrating Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) services as a core part of our process. Ensuring project stakeholders are coordinated and crews have access to accurate and timely information results in better quality, efficiency and schedule performance.

The Value of VDC Coordination

How VDC Delivers Measurable ROI in Construction Projects

Implementing VDC coordination doesn’t just cut down on headaches. It transforms the project delivery process.

Key outcomes include:

• Eliminating up to 60% of rework

• Achieving 3% direct cost savings

• Realizing 5.44% total cost savings (including indirect costs)

• Reducing schedules by 6%

• Improving productivity and reducing delays

• Enhancing building system quality and overall performance

By leveraging these innovations, C.D. Smith ensures projects are built smarter, faster and more cost-effectively.

Designed Trades: From Collisions to Coordination

Solving Trade Conflicts Before They Hit the Field

Construction projects involve multiple trades—mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural—working within the same footprint. Without coordination, these systems can clash, leading to costly Requests for Information (RFIs) and change orders.

Through VDC coordination, design conflicts are resolved digitally before breaking ground, ensuring smoother field execution.

Benefits realized by leveraging VDC Coordination include:

• Reducing overall Requests for Information (RFIs) by up to 30%

• Minimizing change orders

• Increasing prefabrication opportunities (which reduces risk and speeds installation)

Learn how VDC reduces trade conflicts

Key Takeaways

• VDC turns potential design conflicts into coordinated solutions.

• Project teams gain measurable benefits: fewer RFIs, reduced change orders, and more prefabrication opportunities.

• The result is up to 5.44% total cost savings, faster schedules, and higher-quality systems.

• Owners benefit from both short-term efficiencies and long-term building performance.

Related Resources

Looking to explore more about how VDC can optimize your next project? Check out these resources:

• Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Overview
  Discover how VDC transforms construction planning and execution across industries.
• Real-Time Navigable Models: From Concept to Construction
  Explore how interactive models improve stakeholder alignment and reduce field errors.
• Bird’s-Eye View: Drone + 360° Photo Technology in Construction
  See how visual tech supports VDC coordination and enhances project transparency.

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Date: Spring/Summer 2025 | Author: Molly Haack

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