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Virtual Design & Construction

Quality projects begin with accurate, detailed representations of the finished product. We have the tools and experience needed to develop the models and clash detection information to avoid costly and time-consuming mistakes.
Transforming Mechanical Construction with VDC

Transforming Mechanical Construction with VDC

Virtual design and construction (VDC) is transforming the world of mechanical contracting. Harder employs state-of-the-art technology for the planning, tracking, and execution of projects. We deploy a wide range of technologies, so we can be sure our tools meet your needs.

  • Experience with MEP coordination for Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Multiple CAD and BIM tools
  • Navisworks for collaboration and clash detection
  • Numerous 3-D software applications

100+ in-house professionals

In-house team of drafters, detailers, and managers use cutting-edge tools like AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks, laser scanning, and more to generate clash detections and fabrication drawings for our shops.

A Cutting Edge Team

Harder brings the latest technologies in virtual design and construction to every project. We have a large full-time staff of detailers and BIM managers with a tremendous amount of experience in the most complex industries. Our skilled team is a valuable contributor in collaborative big room co-locations and are recognized team leaders when it comes to MEP coordination.

A Cutting Edge Team

Combining BIM and Fabrication

Combining BIM and Fabrication
Combining BIM and Fabrication
Combining BIM and Fabrication
Combining BIM and Fabrication

Success Driven Relationship and Retention

At Harder, we take BIM to the next level by maximizing all off-site prefabrication opportunities and incorporating this detailed information into all our work packages and fabrication management systems. We have all the laser scanning and software tools needed to develop the models and clash detection information our projects need to be successful.

Projects

Legacy Emanuel West Tower

Harder provided full mechanical and design-assist services for this new, $210,000,000, seven-story, 330,000 SF hospital expansion.

Projects

Linus Pauling Science Center at Oregon State

Harder leveraged BIM technologies to build a 3D model of this state-of-the-art facility.

Projects

Aviation Gin Distillery

Harder designed the new mechanical system using owner-provided equipment including stills, condensers, tanks, and conveying lines.

Projects

ilani Casino

Harder assembled the Mechanical, Electrical, and Sheet Metal IPD team for this new casino in Southwest Washington.

Projects

South Building Gan Complex

The Owner brought Harder onboard to expand the fab’s general exhaust system so it could support a new tool set and to consolidate several smaller standalone general exhaust systems into one.

Map of Harder locations

Where We Are

From our headquarters in Oregon to our newest offices in Texas, our teams are ready to deliver the highest quality in mechanical construction services wherever they're needed.

Work With Us

Ready to partner with the virtual design & construction experts on your next project? Reach out to Harder today.