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Forget “BIM”, and Get on Board with BLM – Building / Built Environment Life-cycle Management

Building Information Management

That said, BIM has been preoccupied with 3D visualization to the extent that many/most feel that Revit, Archicad, et al are all that’s needed to implement BIM. Despite the above there remains surprisingly little collaboration within the AECOO sector(s) (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner).

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BIM Construction Cost Estimating – Top Ten List

Building Information Management

While the industry is currently fixated upon 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, Bentely… they only represent components of a BIM solution. Consistent Format and Terminology – Use of a standard set of terms and data architectures such as Uniformat, Masterformat, Omniclass.

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DebunkTheBIM: If only?

DebunkTheBIM

Rebranding an architectural/engineering modelling program (ArchiCAD, Microstation, Revit or other) into one focused for the contractor-end of the AEC. They look at it as a forgivable thought in Design@Build projects but for traditional contracts? It can’t really be that hard.

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The Legal Aspects of BIM

Building Information Management

BIM is NOT 3D modeling (Revit, Archicad, Bentley, etc.), Traditionally, construction projects are managed in silos, for example – design, engineering, procurement, construction, operations, etc… all in there own neat (or not so neat) little containers. – Via open, transparent data architectures and lexicon.

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The Legal Aspects of BIM

Building Information Management

BIM is NOT 3D modeling (Revit, Archicad, Bentley, etc.), Traditionally, construction projects are managed in silos, for example – design, engineering, procurement, construction, operations, etc… all in there own neat (or not so neat) little containers. – Via open, transparent data architectures and lexicon.

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BIM, Productivity, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.

Building Information Management

Focus within our industry must be shifted to business processes that encourage collaboration and upfront planning/information sharing: integrated project delivery – IPD, job order contracting – JOC, public private partnerships – PPC, etc. Technology is an enabler, not a solution. An RSMeans Strategic Partner.

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BIM, Productivity, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.

Building Information Management

Focus within our industry must be shifted to business processes that encourage collaboration and upfront planning/information sharing: integrated project delivery – IPD, job order contracting – JOC, public private partnerships – PPC, etc. Technology is an enabler, not a solution. An RSMeans Strategic Partner.

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