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#117:  Building Information Modeling

NH Construction Law

Over the past decade, Building Information Modeling (“BIM”) – computerized 3D portrayal of integrated building elements that allows a project or project subset to be built virtually before being built in the field – has become prolific in commercial construction. This is not your father’s CAD system.

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BIM IP

Building Information Management

For some reason BIM authors (architects, engineers, etc) think that because they create the initial BIM information they have the right to full control and to charge for the BIM model throughout the life of the building. The architect doesn’t model ductwork, they use the mechanical engineer’s model.

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AIA BIM Documents Announced

CAD Shack

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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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Tom Gay manages worldwide CAD and GIS services, site plan documentation and engineering document management services for The Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global). David Quigley , East Coast CAD/CAM. .

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Tom Gay manages worldwide CAD and GIS services, site plan documentation and engineering document management services for The Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global). David Quigley , East Coast CAD/CAM. .

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SHOP DRAWING creates maximum benefits for construction companies

Construction Cost Estimating

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.

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2015 – Efficient Construction Delivery – Process, Technology, People, and Knowledge

Building Information Management

And it will eventually be superseded by a new acronym for a different approach, just as BIM superseded CAD. There is an underlying assumption that a BIM model must become a single unified ‘thing’ (“Integrated Data Environment”), and that all BIM processes must be under the control of one entity. So what is BIM?

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