CAD Shack

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the upcoming release of six new AIA Contract Documents on October 17, 2008, including a new Building Information Modeling (BIM) exhibit, as well as two new Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) agreements, two new Design-Build agreements and a Scope of Services document.

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AIA Documentation BIM Agreement 40

NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2022

This is not your father’s CAD system. Whether a BIM model is considered a Contract Document required to be followed is a matter for agreement among the project participants.

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Modeling BIM Contract Documentation 40

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2010

Unless this task is specifically delineated in a governing agreement, design professionals and engineers should not generate shop drawings, especially in areas relating to the means and methods of construction. The information is shown in construction documents.

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Drawings Fabrication Construction Documentation 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

In a sense, because BIM contains more information that is structured more efficiently than traditional product like CAD files, spreadsheets and drawings. Some have concerns that if they provide their work in an editable format (whether BIM or CAD) some-one will make changes to their work without their knowledge and/or permission.

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BIM Modeling Drawings Agreement 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 29, 2015

And it will eventually be superseded by a new acronym for a different approach, just as BIM superseded CAD. Because Standard creation and agreement is largely unrewarded the best and brightest, most experienced, are not attracted to participate. It is, and always will be, changing. Why is this important to appreciate?

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BIM Drawings Construction Modeling 40

CAD Shack

FEBRUARY 14, 2008

Autodesk announced on February 12th that it has signed an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Green Building Studio and Carmel Software Corporation. Look out baby; I think Autodesk's intent is to combine the design with the document. Oh well, it makes perfect sense to me.

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Autodesk Green Software Software 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Tom Gay manages worldwide CAD and GIS services, site plan documentation and engineering document management services for The Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global). Led CAD selection and implementation projects transitioning FM Global from pencil/paper-pen/linen to electronic production. 270 Central Avenue.

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