DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 11, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Wednesday, January 11, 2012. The clandestine practice of consultants modelling for tender documentation. Then, a slight shift happened.

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 9, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Monday, April 9, 2012. How well can you tell? (…If the drawings in front-of you have been produced via 2D or 3D methods?). Type of hybrid?

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Drawings Documentation BIM Modeling 48

DebunkTheBIM

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Should documentation that is based on a coordinated 3D digital model be charged at a higher price than straight CAD-ed one is? They claim not to be, though the day-to-day results show otherwise, it is definitely not faster than if done by competent 3D modellers/documenters.

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CAD BIM Drawings Consulting 48

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2010

The shop drawing is a drawing or collection of set of drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, and other data or information specifically generated or assembled by the contractor, supplier, manufacturer, subcontractor, or fabricator to demonstrate some portion of the work for the approval of architect or engineer.

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Drawings Fabrication Construction Documentation 40

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 1, 2017

With it, one can design different types of structures as well as distribute synchronized model data efficiently with the whole design team. Use this software to generate structural models quickly and intuitively devoid of long learning curve delays. For more information, visit struds-v11.software.informer.com

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Digital Platform based Shop-drawing assessment Construction Information Management has been an interest of mine for a good 30 years. This is the case even in the majority of otherwise BIM-mandated projects, though a parallel, quasi-sophisticated modeling workflow may exist, for ‘show’.

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DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 24, 2012

In fact, it is viewed as a bit of a ‘dirty concept’ to expect instantaneous updating of all documents following a design change. Digital, ‘Model-based documentation’ is of course, the answer for those architects/engineers that DO want to improve their ‘response-time’ without compromising on quality or taking on additional risks.

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DebunkTheBIM

JULY 26, 2014

This approach is somewhat surprising considering that in most contemporary construction contracts PDF’s as the digital representations of drawings have often higher standing than model files or even DWGs. One would presume a chunky market to be there for developers of PDF focused tools.

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

They both are confident to be following well established building-documenting practices. There is a code on the structural drawing that can be tracked to the schedule and the dimensions are noted. Then comes the eager BIM modeller and screams with joy as she overlays the see-through plans on her digital light-table: A discrepancy!

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Structural Engineering CAD BIM Modeling 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 27, 2022

In 2018, Eoin Nield joined as the company’s first BIM Manager, with the remit of supporting the transition from traditional CAD design to integrated delivery methods. “My People would carry around huge rolls of drawings, which would be stored in site offices. Document controllers are not required to chase up actions.”.

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DebunkTheBIM

JULY 8, 2011

We produce documentation for our buildings ‘the good old way’ and use CAD where absolutely necessary and only to mimic the traditional processes. Our buildings don’t come from cookie-cutters, we fashion each-and-every one from scratch by painstakingly drawing up separate views for all plans, elevations and sections.

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DebunkTheBIM

JULY 1, 2011

2/ SA: 40-50 JA: late 20s SA will know what documents should be created (in 2D) but will not have a good understanding of how to check them; Suggest ways to restructure outputs for checking to become easier; (reduce number of drawings); 3/ SA: 30-40 JA: late 20s SA will be somewhat hands on and very vulnerable. Don’t call it anything!

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BIM CAD Drawings Documentation 48

Revit OpEd

JULY 13, 2011

Since he is interested in developing a software application intended to support viewing Revit models via a 3D PDF Converter his need is a bit broader than just my opinion. Here's one of two sample letters he provided: To Mr. Michael Schell or to whom it may concern, Our firm uses Autodesk Revit for our architectural and 3D CAD design needs.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Trimble Connect contains synchronized information for each one across the DBO continuum, making the process easy for integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D and 2D models through the Web, making the coordination better amongst isolated offices and teams, and minimizing costs for software and training.

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DebunkTheBIM

DECEMBER 6, 2017

I got hooked very early on the idea of using the power of computers to assist the profession in design, documentation and construction management. While the documentation part converted to its electronic equivalent ‘relatively’ painlessly, the idea of designing with no free hand sketching and paper involved, was an absolute no-no for most.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

For some reason BIM authors (architects, engineers, etc) think that because they create the initial BIM information they have the right to full control and to charge for the BIM model throughout the life of the building. The architect doesn’t model ductwork, they use the mechanical engineer’s model.

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Revit OpEd

MARCH 2, 2012

Obviously there is some reluctance to review drawings on screen, on the computer. I've encountered drawings coming off the plotter only to see some obvious typo or other problem that we clearly missed on screen for days, weeks or even months. The document reviewer can open the DWF sheet files and check progress on picking up changes.

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Revit Beginners

JANUARY 20, 2010

Some food for thought: Could it (read that as "it will") be better to let the walls be modeled as they will be built (with dead spaces in between), rather than using in-place walls that simply mimic old methodologies, like CAD or Hand drawn lines filled with poche or hatching? I see the same with these types of workarounds.

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DebunkTheBIM

JULY 3, 2017

There is NO better motivation for people to get off their bums, starting top down, from Project Directors all the way down to Document Controllers and change their behavior, then taking away their little ‘helper that helps them survive’. Getting the few modelers of the BIM Department to create PDFs. It is ‘paper’. Using PDFs.

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BIM Environment Innovation IDEA 60

Revit OpEd

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

This post attempts to outline how a project will develop (understanding there are exceptions) when considering multiple firms/models and attempting to keep each model aligned both in Revit's model environment and relative to the site location and survey information. They import your model Auto-Origin to Origin.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 20, 2012

In the interim, BIM will be relegated to 3d visualization and an organic growth output of 2D CAD, vs. the process of efficiently managing the built environment supported by digital technology. The entire design and construction industry needs to rethink Lean in terms of overhauling entire project delivery models.

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BIM Management Modeling Contract 55

CAD Shack

JANUARY 30, 2015

Electrical construction documents depend upon the use of symbolic representations of devices in plan view. The symbolic representation on a receptacle, for example is larger than the actual 3 dimensional modeled receptacle used for elevations and interference detection. Use the generic annotation family template provided with Revit.

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Revit Beginners

AUGUST 19, 2009

We have one model that was started in Revit before we knew any of the limitations of Revit. To add to the complexity, the as-built drawings we had on file were not accurate to the true construction of the existing structure because the original architect had improvised the design during construction. National CAD Standards.

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Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Furthermore, forecast models calculate realistic time constraints for project control. BIM: Solving problems proactively and reducing costs Efficient digital planning, design, construction and management of buildings: Building Information Modeling (BIM) significantly reduces costs and risks in planning and construction processes.

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Industrial Construction Forecasting Plans 52

DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, November 10, 2011. You need to be smarter to document buildings in 2D. Breaking down the doors to construction modelling.

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BIM Modeling AutoCAD CAD 63

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Tom Gay manages worldwide CAD and GIS services, site plan documentation and engineering document management services for The Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global). Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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Revit Beginners

APRIL 20, 2009

you can draw a simple building and link in a simple building (by shared coordinates) and move these two icons around a bit (clipped and unclipped) to see how the two models react or. It's a bit of a pity that these things do not seem to be so wll documented in the helpfiles. National CAD Standards. David Duarte.

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Revit Beginners

MARCH 23, 2007

In an Architectural Record article " Getting on Board with Building Information Modeling " Larry Flynn describes a Data Manager as someone "responsible for coordinating the various computer files and models that are integrated into a BIM." In our office Data Managers are starting to inspect models for proper construction.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Tom Gay manages worldwide CAD and GIS services, site plan documentation and engineering document management services for The Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global). Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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BIM & Beam

AUGUST 1, 2018

Before we dive in, let’s quickly review the four benefits of BIM for engineers: Combines the versatility of 2D documentation with the higher level of fidelity and accuracy of 3D modeling of steel reinforcement and concrete accessories, with minimal effort to produce both. Revit-model-driven structural-analysis.

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Modeling BIM Concrete Design 75

Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2014

A multi-dimensional tool, Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves generating a visual model of the building which also manages data about it, at the design stage, throughout the construction phase and during its working life. What is BIM? Introduction. How does BIM work?

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BIM Modeling Life Cycle Industrial 51

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 2, 2023

This is where Building Information Modeling (BIM) comes into play, and BIM managers are the ones tasked with connecting teams and improving coordination between them. I applied it more in the residential space by doing house drawings and house plans, and learning the parametric modeling side for families.

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BIM Management Autodesk Modeling 98

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Thus the architect get benefitted as they can solve the complexities before the drawing are sent to the General contractors. It comes up with powerful CAD tools and many extra features for advanced users. The complete documentation, tutorials, and additional example building models are also available.

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Estimating Software Software Architecture 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2022

With rapid expansion and the need to improve information flow on their projects, Vrolijk worked with NTI CAD & Company , an Autodesk Construction Cloud partner, to identify the best solution to fit their needs. “To This means the data is time and date stamped as well as our 3D models. The value this brings is immense.”.

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Regulation CAD BIM Autodesk 52

DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 24, 2013

They, being the CIC, the ‘architects’ of this document and its sisters, the various guides and ‘best practice’ manuals. The contractor receives these CAD files and distributes them between various impacted subcontractors as well as uses them to prepare own shop drawings. Or more precisely, they wish. Or, will they?

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BIM Modeling Insurance CAD 48

Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

but one that needs to take place if home builders want to successfully transition from on-site stick-building to an off-site or factory-built model for the bulk of their structural needs. Our CAD [computer-aided design] modelers and drafters have become experts in how to build a house,” Carpenter says. Not so in a factory.

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Site Housing Design Industrial 92

Carol Hagen

JULY 26, 2012

Construction communication challenges often arise as preferred technologies (BIM, IPD, CAD) often leave non-techie types out of the conversation loop. Everyone in construction operations is visual and depends upon drawings, plans and models to convey ideas. Remember the PDF?

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Innovation Construction Documentation CAD 146