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BIM is NOT 3D Visualization – 4D, 5D ….

Building Information Management

Building Information Modeling, BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. However, life-cycle and/or ongoing facility management using BIM? Let’s face it, BIM continues to languish. No so much. Why is BIM of to a slow start?

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BIM Construction Cost Estimating – Top Ten List

Building Information Management

First and foremost BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. While the industry is currently fixated upon 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, Bentely… they only represent components of a BIM solution.

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BIM and Cloud Computing – Get Beyond 3D Visualization and Focus Upon the “I”

Building Information Management

BIM (Building Information Technology) and THE CLOUD (Cloud Computing) are disruptive technologies converging to significantly alter traditional construction and facility management practices. Building Information Management (BIM) is the life-cycle management of facilities [1] supported by digital technology.

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Construction Document Information Management

Job Order Contracting

A Construction Document Management System must allow the visualization of the most common files used in the construction industry such as detailed line item construction cost estimates, required forms, drawings and BIM models. Consideration of Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment and Asset Total Cost of Ownership.

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Productivity improvement in Construction must be Owner driven – BIM, IPD, JOC

Building Information Management

If one looks at capability and knowledge specific to life-cycle / lifecycle facility management from an industry perspective, most has originated with the government sector, followed by higher education, state government, healthcare, process-based industries, etc.

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When is BIM not BIM?

Building Information Management

BIM, Building Information Modeling, actually consists of three M’s… BIM3 if you will… Modeling, Models, and Management. Building Information Modeling: A BUSINESS PROCESS for generating and leveraging building data to design, construct and operate the built environment during its life-cycle.

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How Construction Data Skills Are Being Taught in School

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As new technologies create more and more data, many firms are struggling to capture, analyze, and manage it all. In fact, it’s estimated that poor decisions based on poor data may be impacting costs in the global construction industry at upwards of $1.85 Data management skills are essential as soft skills for leadership.