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A Guide to BIM
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 16, 2018
What Is BIM
BIM Related Topics 
What are BIM objects?
Lets Build
MAY 21, 2019
What are BIM objects and how can you benefit in construction management? BIM or Building Information Modeling is the future of construction. Using BIM, you can break down silos that hinder collaborative engagement – thus, allowing information to flow seamlessly among different construction stakeholders. BIM aims to make information accessible, instantly, across the board to. Construction management 4D BIM 5D BIM BIM BIM models BIM objects
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The Rise of BIM in the UK
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 7, 2020
The 2020 BIM Report by NBS shows a continued increase in the adoption of BIM principles and technology across the United Kingdom. Construction Best Practices
A Guide to BIM
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 16, 2018
If you work in construction, you can’t escape the buzz around business information modeling (BIM) , the 3D modeling method used to communicate information throughout the design, build and lifecycle of a project. But construction contractors’ investment in BIM varies widely , with 27 percent of companies in the United States reporting having a BIM department, while another 28 percent say they don’t bid on BIM projects at all. What Is BIM? Benefits of BIM.
Doubling Down on BIM
Constructech
JULY 27, 2020
Building Information Modeling or BIM for short, has become a staple in AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction), and facility management circles. billion, the BIM market in 2025 is estimated to reach $8.8 The post Doubling Down on BIM appeared first on Constructech.
How BIM Powers Connected Preconstruction
Construction Business Owner
MAY 12, 2021
How BIM Powers Connected Preconstruction. Alex Headley. Wed, 05/12/2021 - 10:10. Most of us have probably heard the phrase “preconstruction is where you make your money” at some point in our career.
BIM to Robot
Constructech
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Hilti North America recognizes this trend toward greater automation—and making a really big move in the robotics space—and let me tell you, its vision for combining BIM (building information modeling) and robots has the potential to transform the way the construction industry conducts business.
BIM: A Bright Future
Constructech
MAY 5, 2021
Building Information Modeling otherwise known as BIM is an intelligent process based on 3D-modeling that provides construction, architecture, and engineering professionals to efficiently design, construct, and assist in managing the building and its infrastructure over its life cycle.
Access BIM Information for Free
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 27, 2020
Access BIM information for free and report on the quality, condition, maintenance and safety of a building. Build your own data files and attach any type of document after consulting and navigating the BIM model in Building in Cloud. Upload your BIM model 4.
4D BIM: Five ways it can transform your project
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
4D BIM (construction sequencing): Diving into detail A while ago, we talked in detail about the significant benefits of 5D BIM for the construction industry. Today, it is time to dig deeper into how 4D BIM can revolutionise the building process. 4D BIM, also known as construction sequencing, could be described as the process of. Future of Construction 4D BIM 5D BIM BIM future of construction
Good BIM or BAD BIM?
Collaborative Construction
APRIL 16, 2013
Building information models (BIM) provide built industry professionals with an array of tools, views and processes that support efficient delivery of (BIM)X enabled facilities and infrastructure. Good BIM, which supports such delivery, occurs with an unfortunate rarity. Good BIM''s ugly twin, Bad BIM rears its head far more often. Take steps on your next project to limit Bad BIM and maximize Good BIM. Listed below are a few examples of Bad BIM.
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Essential BIM Terminology
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform
Space, Time, BIM, and Twin
Constructech
AUGUST 22, 2021
With a construction management platform like SIMLAB Stages, digital twins can be overlaid with BIM and engineering data to let hospital leadership view specific points before, during, and after the renovation without traveling to the site.
BIM implementation and management: Changing construction from the bottom up
Lets Build
AUGUST 29, 2019
Construction management BIM BIM coordinator BIM implementation BIM manager BIM objects real-time BIMConstruction is an industry that still runs on tradition and relies heavily on pen and paper for many of the processes on the site and the office. The good news is that a digital wave is rapidly approaching the sector. More and more stakeholders seem to understand the need for a data-driven and agile construction.
How BIM is empowering safety on site
Lets Build
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
In most cases, the discussion around Building Information Modeling (BIM) tends to focus on the potential efficiency and financial benefits that it may entail for the construction industry. Nevertheless, BIM can significantly contribute to the prevention of severe accidents on site, as well. Safety BIM construction site safety safety in construction
Why It’s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Despite its benefits, however, BIM adoption isn’t as widespread in construction as some might think, according to recent industry findings. The JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology Report , which covers topics such as software adoption and IT investment, reveals some interesting—and perhaps a little troubling—insights about BIM. BIM Could Soon Be Necessary. Numerous Benefits of BIM.
GenieBelt in BIM World Munich: Our impressions!
Lets Build
DECEMBER 5, 2018
BIM World Munich took place last week (26-27 November), and GenieBelt was very proud to be an active part of it. The event was held in ICM Munich and attracted a lot of attention from the BIM community. More specifically, it is estimated that more than 4000 people attended BIM World Munich. GenieBelt news BIM geniebelt geniebelt newsElsa Triboul and.
Why the Time is Ripe for Widespread BIM Adoption
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Why the Time is Ripe for Widespread BIM Adoption. A study from Dodge Data & Analytics reports significant benefits for contractors of all sizes that are adopting BIM (building information modeling) on their projects Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 10/01/2020 - 23:10.
5D BIM: How It Will Help the Construction Industry
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Earlier this year we explored BIM, Building Information Modeling, and explained why it is the future of construction. BIM is currently broken down into three levels but can more levels be added? Construction Software 5D BIM construction construction software technologyWe took a deeper look into 5D & the new revelations for this industry changing information sharing system.
Collaborative Construction Blog: Makers of the Environment. a BIM.
Collaborative Construction
MAY 30, 2012
Collaborative Construction Resources, LLC helps owners craft IPD procurement strategies that enable them to acquire BIM enabled infrastructure from integrated teams and helps those teams craft, negotiate and implement integrated agreements. a BIM Novel! Finith Jernigan, the author of the revolutionary BIG BIM little BIM has written a BIM oriented novel, Makers of the Environment. Construction Owners Resources, LLC - Advocating IPD, BIM and Lean for Owners.
Advances in BIM to FM
Collaborative Construction
MAY 3, 2018
I wrote a series of articles for AUGI Magazine in 2011 and 2012 that delved deeply into the topic carrying BIM through to the facilities management. The article excerpted and linked below indicates main stream advocates of BIM in the UK understand the urgency of the issue. Advances in BIM and FM James L. Collaborative Construction Need Smart BIM?
GIS and BIM Take First Major Steps to Integration
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Bringing everything from utilities information to site conditions out of a GIS map into a BIM usually requires cumbersome rework. That's now changing
Navigate BIM Data for FREE
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 1, 2018
Query and navigate BIM data! . BIM button” is a very powerful tool that allows you to visually browse your BIM model or to query the data it contains. Furthermore the BIM button enables you to manage multiple BIM federated models. . Watch the video… Watch the video to find out how Building in Cloud Professional adds value to your BIM data! The post Navigate BIM Data for FREE appeared first on 4BT.
BIM 360 Warning Using Save not Sync
Revit OpEd
APRIL 14, 2021
Lately we see this warning message appear, in BIM 360 hosted projects, when clicking the Save button (local) instead of the Synchronize with Central button. BIM 360 Errors Save Troubleshooting Warnings
BIM Evolution
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 14, 2012
BIM, the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology, requires a fundamental change in how the construction (Architects, Contractors, Engineers) and facility management (Owners, Service Providers, Building Product Manufactures, Oversight Groups, Building Users) sectors operate on a day-to-day basis. . BIM, combined and Cloud Computing are game changers. An the unfortunate marketing spotlight upon the technology of 3D visualization vs. BIM.
What is BIM?
Building Information Management
AUGUST 15, 2013
If you can’t see the whole picture… you can’t appreciate BIM. Hard to believe…perhaps to some… but many /most of us in the Architecture, Construction, Owners, Operations sector still don’t know how to define BIM. Anna Winstanley and Nigel Fraser of Lean BIM Strategies Limited provided the most likely reason in a recent perspective… if you can’t see the whole picture… you can’t appreciate BIM.
Marginalized BIM
Collaborative Construction
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
My friend and colleague Peter Cholakis, with whom I have co-presented in the past, has a post up related to the marginalization of BIM. As I mentioned in my comment, I think the solution to "marginalized BIM" is an effective IPD Procurement Program that owners can use to procure BIM enabled infrastructure from integrated BIM enabled teams capable of operating in an IPD environment.
TruckIT Integrates with Autodesk BIM 360
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 21, 2020
TruckIT, a construction technology firm specializing in dispatching and electronic ticketing solutions, has announced its integration with Autodesk BIM 360, a construction management software which is part of Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Overview of BIM 360 Design
BIM & Beam
APRIL 30, 2018
BIM 360 Design is Autodesk’s cloud worksharing, design collaboration, and data management product for improved project delivery. It joins the unified BIM 360 portfolio with a familiar composition — it enables the same Revit cloud worksharing that you’ve come to love in Collaboration for Revit, except that this worksharing functionality is now also built on the new BIM 360 platform. Learn more: The post Overview of BIM 360 Design appeared first on BIM and Beam.
BIM London: A glimpse of BIM discussions across the pond
BD+C
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
The Digital World: BIM event was held in central London in late September 2019. Organized by BSI Group , the British Standards Institute, this one-day conference welcomed over 100 attendees and speakers from a broad variety of fields and constituencies who spoke on an array of BIM topics.
BIM Helps with Construction Management
Construction Equipment
MARCH 5, 2020
Building information modeling (BIM) has made design, construction, and project management easier and more convenient to manage, Geospatial World reports.
ISO publishes first international BIM standards
Construction Dive
JANUARY 30, 2019
The guidance will provide the necessary framework to help designers and contractors from different countries collaborate more efficiently on all phases of construction projects and will encourage BIM's wider use
How can we increase construction efficiency with BIM and data-driven design ?
Lets Build
JULY 9, 2019
Guest posts BIM BIM specialist designThe construction industry is facing a lot of challenges, as building projects are growing in size and complexity. At the same time, emerging innovations and advancements in technology are disrupting the industry. Virtual and augmented reality, Artificial intelligence (AI), IoT technologies, information management systems, and cloud-based platforms are a few game-changing technologies. All these tools.
What are the Benefits of BIM for General Contractors?
The Constructor
AUGUST 20, 2020
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a 3D model-based technology that provides insight and tools for effective planning, designing, construction, Construction Engineering & Management Digital tools
How BIM can become the most powerful ally for MEP contractors?
Lets Build
JUNE 19, 2019
Those following our blog surely have to be convinced by now that the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the construction industry has grown significantly in recent years. For those joining us here for the first time, perhaps it’s good to start with a usable definition of BIM. We believe that BIM is a. Guest posts BIM BIM manager contractor
BIM software guide: 3D is nice but data is what you need
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
What is BIM software? Construction software 3D modeling BIM BIM software Building information modelingThat’s a question that lately is attracting more and more attention to the construction industry. Interestingly enough, there are many different answers to it, as well. The truth is that Building Information Modeling is much more than a software solution, as it touches upon the way you organise your workflows, collaborate.
Sharing BIM with your Construction Team
Carol Hagen
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
The pervasiveness of BIM has proved to bring complexity in communications for extended construction team mebers. BIM in a Browser. One way to allow viewing of your project BIM views is in a browser. Render 3D BIM in a PDF. This offers advantages in that you can apply markups for a BIM expert to address in the model, or that other collaborators can answer by applying markups of their own. Web Collaboration with the BIM Novice.
BIM in Real Time: GenieBelt and Synchro join forces
Lets Build
JUNE 7, 2018
GenieBelt and Synchro Software, join forces in order to bring real time BIM in construction. Geniebelt News 4D BIM geniebelt geniebelt news real-time BIM synchro softwareWe are delighted to form this strategic technical partnership with Synchro to provide an integrated data platform for construction projects. Thanks to the agreed Proof of Concept (PoC), between Synchro Software Limited and GenieBelt ApS, the integration of Synchro’s top-performing.
Trimble Expands BIM Software to NA
Construction Equipment
APRIL 13, 2021
Trimble announced the availability of Trimble Quadri Building Information Modeling (BIM) collaboration software in North America.
Collaborative Construction Blog: BIM Workshops Scheduled with.
Collaborative Construction
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Collaborative Construction Resources, LLC helps owners craft IPD procurement strategies that enable them to acquire BIM enabled infrastructure from integrated teams and helps those teams craft, negotiate and implement integrated agreements. BIM Workshops Scheduled with CITA in Ireland. will be presenting at the 9th CITA BIM Workshop in Dublin, Ireland on October 24, 2012. BIM addenda and legal issues related thereto. SCSI - BIM for Estimators & Schedulers.
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