DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 19, 2019

The new generation of 20 somethings (and younger) in training or about to enter the AEC, are taught that documenting building is about creating drawings. Or even if such programs exist and students are let loose to model, render and animate to their heart content, once they enter the industry, they get quickly shown the ‘real’ ropes.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2022

While humans have been engineering architectural feats for thousands of years, traditional drawings are often siloed, stagnant, and vulnerable to rapid obsolescence. . Building information modeling (BIM) is set to change all that, its revolutionary goal since the 1970s when it was first proposed. BIM in Real Life .

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 17, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Reconstructing drawing-sets and the case of the Great Pretenders. Reconstructing drawing-sets and the case of the 'G.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 3, 2020

Arguably the most famous and the most commonly used 3D modeling software ever, we all know about AutoCAD. That’s a bad idea. What would be better is to keep a handy “basic” drawing available that is common to all of these drafts you have to make. Then keep using this “format” every time you start a new drawing of that kind.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 16, 2021

A prototype is like a version or a product model that’s first designed during the testing stage. Recently, architects and engineers have used prototyping to print models in three-dimensional (3D), which has made it an essential part of design and construction. One such technological development is prototyping.

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DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 21, 2018

She has no idea what the ‘BIM’ acronym stands for exactly, but is closely associating it with all my professional ups and downs. Almost thirty years ago, I was first talking about computer modelling of buildings. I designed and modelled iconic commercial buildings in Teamwork Architecture when we moved to a bigger town 15 years ago.

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DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 15, 2018

There is a thin layer of participants that push the idea for various reasons (usually superficial), and there are people (in a very small minority) that practice it wholeheartedly. (my Someone else will print the drawing. (or Someone else will update the model from sketches. And learn to use flat PDFs in conjunction with models.

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Model validation through scheduling. Breaking down the doors to construction modelling. at 7:04 AM. Newer Post.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2019

Whether it’s a completely refreshed design for an existing restaurant brand or an entirely new business model, such as a unique idea for a family entertainment venue, we love working with clients to figure out how to make their design intent become a reality as efficiently as possible.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 18, 2022

He will share how Skanska is driving collaboration in his session, Autodesk Model Coordination for Design and Construction Streamlines Process. I’ve always loved learning new things and sharing new ideas with others. This will include best practices and lessons learned for design and construction model coordination.

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2023

On the surface, the idea seems like an attractive plug-and-play solution for all involved. Is conversion from office to multifamily really a good idea? It is only possible if owners and bankers give up on their old model, and their old valuation.” Or is this silver bullet really a poison pill? In his article, Grabar proposed, “.It

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CivilJungle

APRIL 8, 2023

15 Top Pool House Designs and Ideas 1. Assure the style of your house into the application but model your pool home to stick out and itself item. The pool house will be sufficient to contain more drawing room. The French glass entrance is still an exterior drawing room, a cooking room, and a shower.

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Friday, November 18, 2011. or modelling purely for interpretation). Breaking down the doors to construction modelling. Wash your hands! (or

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Will the role grow and change in the future or will it disappear completely in favor of a new model? They see trends toward integrating information better, both with building information modeling (BIM) and drawings, and between teammates. How can we encourage other professionals to take an interest in the role?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

And with AI being such a hot topic, there's no shortage of conversations and ideas. We've had some issues with BIM modeling at my company used by a GC to catch errors, and in our experience, it hasn't fully worked yet. Take a look at what real construction professionals are saying about artificial intelligence below.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 25, 2022

We have a great webinar in the first week of June, on the life of a model for BIM/VDC managers and any other stakeholders that tend to rely on or interact with design models. The life of a model: design, coordination, and the field. In this webinar, we’ll cover the life of a model, from design to coordination and installation.

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DebunkTheBIM

MAY 10, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, May 10, 2012. They are turning up en masse on consultants’ drawings these days! Have you got any idea how silly you look and sound.

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BIM & Beam

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

The feature enhancements are focused on productivity and usability requirements prioritized by users through the Advance Steel Idea webpage. We continue to look forward to improving the quality and reliability of Advance Steel especially in the area of drawings and documentation. Key Quality Improvements.

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DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 24, 2013

Maybe I’m looking at things the wrong way, from the wrong end or just being unnecessarily negative – but let’s just examine the above statement in the context of a ‘real project’ and to make it even easier, let’s assume we are operating on Level 0 (CAD drawings!) of the BIM Maturity Chart; (i.e. Or, will they?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 1, 2022

For Mark Decker , Senior Manager of Building Information Modeling (BIM) at CDM Smith , it’s choosing and leveraging the right technology to enable him, his firm, and his clients to reach or exceed expected outcomes. I’m not just managing a model, but also the information coming from the model, and those who use it.

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DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 9, 2017

Nowadays a claim for a variation (and/or EOT) will include massive numbers of drawings, BOQs, complicated P6 schedules and often lengthy narratives. Yet, a series of screenshots of even a rudimental 3-4D model will tell the same story in a much more powerful way. Still, when it works, it works beautifully.

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BD+C

APRIL 3, 2023

There are several types of machine learning models that consist of machine learning from certain data sets. The students used that feedback to then create their own ideas using the data from the AI. or daylighting models, or generative models. How will this change when AI is producing three-dimensional models?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 28, 2023

This was particularly noticeable in issue management and resolution stages, where third-party engineers relied on manual annotation of 2D drawings, often presenting readability challenges. Accordingly, they developed a Dynamo script designed to transform 2D AutoCAD drawings into fully-fledged Revit models.

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DebunkTheBIM

JUNE 2, 2017

In the past, I tried to use all sorts of parallels to explain this idea, from the ideas of visual skeletons, to coatracks fixed in space, but I still find myself meeting blank stares when I try sharing this as the ‘BIG secret’. They go into significant efforts to use and reuse models and not ‘waste them’. So, imagine a detail.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The Sustainable, Healthier Home in North Canton, Ohio, is a model of energy efficiency, performance, and attainability for 55+ buyers. Epcon buyers are in a life stage where single-level living is appealing, and the idea of spending their precious time on yard work no longer sounds like a good idea,” says Rob Krohn, VP of marketing at Epcon.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Building Information Modeling (BIM) is no different. Drawings have been used by designers for centuries to communicate ideas to the construction trades. Modeling & Design. Home » Blogs.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Building Information Modeling. The adoption of Building Information Modeling (BMI) is on the rise. The idea of harnessing big data was built on gaining more insights on the sector while making better rational decisions in construction management. Four Future Changing Trends.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Taking stock, the following ideas illustrate ideas on the future and how we live and come together. Currently under construction, 10 World Trade embodies this idea. Rendering courtesy Sasaki Architecture is a building block and a testing ground for larger urban ideas. This is our mission: Better Design, Together.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 26, 2023

They try to diversify their activities through new business models. Secondly, they understand they need to transform their organizations profoundly. Leonard collaborates with startups, researchers, and industry experts to explore emerging trends, develop new business models, and foster innovation across VINCI’s various sectors.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 9, 2023

These kitchens from the 2022 Best in American Living Awards showcase on-trend design and innovative ideas for any price point. The cabinetry has a streamlined, modern look, and we kept everything fairly minimal to draw attention to the outside,” says Deidre Remtema, who co-owns Deidre Interiors with her husband, Jeff.

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HardHatChat

JULY 25, 2016

The best way to limit those unknowns is by working with an experienced general contractor with extensive historical data to use as the basis for a sophisticated construction pricing model. Sure, there are drawings and designs, but there are also usually details and ideas in the client’s head that haven’t made it on paper yet.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Not all the consultants work in 3D modeling, and most subcontractors are not fully BIM capable. At Integrare, we overcome these challenges by converting 2D drawings to 3D, by training subcontractors, and, most importantly, by training Integrare's most valuable asset: our people.

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Carol Hagen

JULY 26, 2012

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

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Pro Builder

JUNE 17, 2020

When I was in college, we had a guy who could draw the most amazing drawings you’ve ever seen – freehand sketches, marker renderings, night perspectives … NIGHT PERSPECTIVES!! Or is it just a lazy and cheap business model. I had some experiences with this idea while working at a previous firm.

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DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 1, 2015

The BIMmer’s block is a condition that similarly ranges in difficulty from coming up with original BIM ideas to being unable to produce any BIM-related work for years. The rise in demand for well-skilled BIM modelers. They share with me, what they perceive to be signs of things changing for the better. I remain unconvinced.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

No one model is perfect; all have benefits and drawbacks. Many methods of project delivery exist, but most are variations of the five models we’ll describe below. You might have a basic idea of how your project will look, but it’s important to visualize both the general design and functionality of your building.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

RFIs, drawings, and models are easily accessible thanks to technology. With Autodesk, I can access drawings, models, submittals, RFIs, and even photos in one location. New ideas and innovative solutions to the challenges we currently face are the way to accomplish that. Then there’s remote collaboration.

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