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Advancing Clash Resolution In Digital Construction Models: A Practice-Oriented Analytical Perspective

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|Jan 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2026-0063 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
Language: English
Submitted on: Oct 6, 2025
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Accepted on: Nov 10, 2025
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Published on: Jan 18, 2026
Published by: University of Žilina
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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