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BIM Dimensions 101: 3D, 4D, 5D,6D, 7D, 8D, & Beyond

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Think of it as the much more evolved version of the 2D drawing; while drawings consist of an X and Y-axis, 3D BIM adds another dimension: the Z-axis. Essentially, 3D BIM lets you create and visualize the building's design. There's also 10D BIM, which is all about industrialized construction. What is 4D BIM?:

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Coverings Announces Top 10 Tile Trends for 2023

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Ceramic tile can be stacked horizontally or vertically to create monochromatic environments or mixed with different colors to create myriad patterns like stripes, chevron and herringbone. Some collections offer various finishes and intense chromatic variations to generate visual interest in walls, countertops and even furnishings.

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Implementing human-centric design in operations and maintenance facilities

BD+C

Implementing human-centric design in operations and maintenance facilities 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/10/2023 - 12:08 Industrial Facilities Stantec's Ryan Odell suggests using the human experience to advance OMSF design that puts a focus on wellness and efficiency. The buildings seem made for giants, not people.

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Blind Ambition: Insights from a blind architect on universal design

BD+C

Or an open, industrial stairway that rises up through a lobby? He gets floor plans and elevations printed with embossed lines so he can “see” them by touch, and then uses children’s wax craft sticks to mold suggested changes on top “like a trace overlay on base drawings.” It’s not a visual process. It’s an intellectual process.

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The True Value of 3D Modeling for Home Builders

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For an increasing number of them, this transition entails moving from two-dimensional (2D) drawings to three-dimensional (3D) digital modeling. In a 3D environment, flat plans are brought to life, making it possible to visualize and understand precisely how a home’s design will come together. The Path to 3D Modeling.

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Enhance Your Mobile Tech Strategy with the ACC App (Previously PlanGrid Build) 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Easily markup your drawings, check measurements, and link important project info (Issues, Photos, RFIs, Sheets) directly to the location on the sheet. Why an integrated mobile experience is so important on a jobsite Construction professionals are operating in an increasingly dynamic and fast-paced environment. trillion per year.

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From Data to Action: Top Data Visualizations for Construction   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For teams to extract value from data, they must first make sense of the information they have—which is where data visualization comes in. Construction projects involve massive amounts of information and documents, including BIM models, schedules, budgets, and performance reports. Unfortunately, around 95% of that information goes unused.