April 2016

John Tocci, Jr. Joins Tocci Building Companies as Director of Virtual Design and Construction

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Tocci Building Companies, a Boston-area construction manager and AGC of Massachusetts member, announced recently that John Tocci, Jr. has joined the team as director of virtual design and construction (VDC). In his new role, John, Jr. will oversee the firm’s VDC department and operational engagement of VDC on all Tocci projects.

As director of VDC, John, Jr. will lead the expansion of the VDC department as the firm enters its third generation of operational improvements. This initiative focuses on pragmatic digital modeling to manage risk and eliminate, rework, and change orders, all while improving design integration and construction efficiency. The 3G initiative includes in-house laser scanning (LIDAR), on-site dimensional control with robotic total station, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations (awaiting FAA 333 exception), and visual scheduling, all with a heavy focus on improving the way buildings are designed, built, and operated.

"I am looking forward to this next chapter for Tocci Building Companies," said John Tocci, Sr., chief enabling officer at Tocci Building Companies. "The importance of VDC is growing, especially with an expanding portfolio of larger and more complex projects. John, Jr.’s invigoration of an already capable VDC department will bring added value for clients and trade partners alike."

Notably, John, Jr. will begin applying select workflows on the firm’s Boston hospital program management projects, where he will manage VDC tasks associated on both renovation and new construction while maintaining acute healthcare operations in active hospitals.

Tocci Building Companies, a leading construction and project management firm, specializes in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Highly Collaborative Project Delivery (HCPDSM), and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Tocci was an early adopter of VDC in the Northeast and in 2006 committed to use it on all projects. In 2008, Tocci built the first IPD project in the Northeast and is now doing IPD across the country. Tocci provides BIM-enabled building solutions and construction services with a sustainable approach and emphasis on lean construction. Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, Tocci has a long history of design/build and highly collaborative delivery in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States. For more information visit www.tocci.com.

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