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DebunkTheBIM: Now, these are nice! (Archicad at its best)

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I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Saturday, April 7, 2012. Archicad at its best). 1 comment: Tim West April 10, 2012 11:41 AM When is a slab, not a slab? ▼ 2012. (49).

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Another example why it is better to stay out of BIM surveys…

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….Unless of course you have software to sell. Earlier this year a survey was published in New Zealand: [link] “This New Zealand National BIM Survey 2012 report has been prepared by Masterspec on behalf of the construction industry. Then, look at the chart itself! Pay attention to the suggestion that ‘it is likely…’.

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DebunkTheBIM: Biased and proud of it

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Something that first occurred to me more than a dozen years ago when I still drove AutoCAD as a pro too: Archicad was made for the thinkers and doers, the hands-on solution makers. Still, when I put on the hat of the ‘virtual design manager/construction coordinator’, I go for Archicad. ► 2012. (49). Newer Post.

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DebunkTheBIM: 'Now, that IS clever!'

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I found it in Archicad’s Object Depository while searching for something else. The object was obviously designed to be used within Archicad and supposedly by professional kitchen designers, yet the ‘output stamp’ was so highly pre-created that anyone with access to the software could make use of it. Newer Post.

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DebunkTheBIM: If only?

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I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, July 26, 2012. Actually, most software vendors DO recognize the need to market to the construction segment, just aren’t able to do it well.

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BIM Objects, Data, and Information – More than a 3D Pretty Picture – Soooo Much More!

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While the specification system has detailed guidance and links to standards, regulations and suggested values, geometric BIM software has great visualization analysis and instance scheduling functionality. 2012-12-06. All BIM objects have properties, and most also have geometries (although some do not, for example a paint finish).

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DebunkTheBIM: ?Committed to making nRAH an exemplar for the.

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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 23, 2012. ▼ 2012. (49). Archicad at its best). Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook. Newer Post.

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