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ENR Construction
JULY 15, 2021
The latest revision of the popular BIM design software Archicad includes improved rendering options and expanded asset libraries for designers and architects.
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DebunkTheBIM
MAY 8, 2017
I said it before, and not just once: repackage your product, call it an ‘all encompassing, constructing BIM tool’ and you’ll do more good to the industry than any type of new tool development. My dear, beloved, ArchiCAD and Graphisoft. How about a pen -colour manager or layer selector or text aligning tool? Please wake up!
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ENR Construction
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Graphisoft continued its strategy of driving software development and product releases through its public roadmap with the launch of several new versions of its popular BIM software, including Archicad, earlier this month.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Okay, I know they are trying… “they” being major “BIM” vendors such as Autodesk/Revit…and a far second Graphisoft/Archicad. But, are these folks a significant part of the reason why BIM isn’t taking hold? Why BIM is so misunderstood? BIM is just about design?
DebunkTheBIM
DECEMBER 19, 2013
Let me just mention a few basic points that come to mind: · For example the work of prof Mark Burry: he moved to Melbourne in the mid 1990s – by then a visible and globally respected BIM figure. See, once upon a time, some decade or so ago – BIM (or VC) and Graphisoft (with ArchiCAD) were doing very well in Australia (and New Zealand)!
DebunkTheBIM
APRIL 1, 2020
Global uptake of BIM will rise, companies will see the opportunity to clean up their operations under this ‘rebirthing’ and work smarter. One thing is almost certain, there will continue to be some need for building/construction for whoever survives. For the AEC.
DebunkTheBIM
MARCH 16, 2011
encouraging software tribalism) – here is a challenge: I’ll show you mine (Archicad marquee), you show me yours (spatial filtering device); I use the marquee a lot – to examine parts of the building I am interested in. Lets me know what BIM personality type you are and the BIM systems, processes and procedures your company has.
DebunkTheBIM
JULY 29, 2016
If there is one advice I would like anyone to take from me on the topic of BIM, it would be: Do it my way or don’t do it at all! This fact brought home the realisation, that it is exactly 20 years since I bought my first ArchiCAD licence. Again, you must use ArchiCAD. This applies to Cobie and other super-duper ‘i' strategies.
DebunkTheBIM
APRIL 7, 2012
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). A must for any meaningful BIM. The entertainment value of BIM. Archicad at its best).
Building Information Management
MAY 5, 2014
First and foremost “BIM” is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. 3D visualization tools, such as Revit, Archicad, Bentley, etc. represent only one of several technologies and business processes/competencies required for efficient life-cycle management of the built environment.
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 5, 2013
CostX® is the most recognized BIM estimating solution to look at and takeoff from 3D/BIM models (including IFC). The software is compatible with the leading 3d design packages like Revit®, Archicad®, Microstation®, Tekla® and Google Sketchup® as well as all standard 2D drawings.
DebunkTheBIM
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
The long overdue third instalment of my ‘The role of PDFs in BIM’ trilogy Let me start with a long-winded explanation on, how this post is not supposed to be an argument based on the question of ‘why would one want to import one (or hundreds) of PDF file(s) into any working BIM model?’. Revit is the King of BIM!’.
DebunkTheBIM
APRIL 10, 2014
I’ve been taking it easy with BIM lately. One can say, I got totally BIM-med out over it, an unhappy culmination of two decades of vigorously pursuing an elusive professional target with at best- mixed results. I now got myself a job that has nothing to do with BIM. I now got myself a job that has nothing to do with BIM.
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
BIM, Building Information Modeling, education is not being practiced effectively, if at all, in many/most educational institutions. Using Revit, Archicad, or other 3d modeling software is NOT an introduction to BIM, but rather a component of BIM.
DebunkTheBIM
JANUARY 16, 2013
On the other hand, the ‘cat & mouse game’ that rules my work-life these days must be a bit tedious to endure by those that come here to read on ‘pure’ BIM topics. Having recently stepped onto one-too-many toe – I’ve been warned to tone my blog down a bit… I’m not in a huge hurry to oblige; it would cramp my style a lot.
DebunkTheBIM
OCTOBER 6, 2017
‘What is BIM?’ – is probably the most off-putting intro question to anyone listening to a BIM presentation that a speaker can pull up, yet it comes up time after time at BIM conferences and lectures. I used to like the word ‘approach’ for it, being a ‘language’, ‘a set of tools and processes’.
DebunkTheBIM
JUNE 16, 2017
First, let me introduce you to the term of ‘a dystopian BIM practitioner’. True, over many years now, I have been cementing my image in the field, as being forever negative about BIM and its immediate prospects to grow, help productivity, cooperation and innovation. Maybe, I hurt too many of well-meaning, little BIM ants.
DebunkTheBIM
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
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. It provides a credible picture of present day attitudes and progress made towards Building Information Modelling (BIM) in New Zealand.”
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 24, 2013
BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM require s the integration of previously d ispara te compet enci es, processes, and technologies. Uncategorized 2013 BIM fact fiction integrated project delivery IPD job order contracting requirements' Does it exist today?
DebunkTheBIM
APRIL 20, 2012
I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Friday, April 20, 2012. The entertainment value of BIM. I run a pretty versatile BIM department. The entertainment value of BIM.
DebunkTheBIM
JULY 30, 2011
I go on-and-on about the interrelation between how various software dealers organise their product distribution and the overall state of BIM within AEC. Had only one party to outplay, focused resources and efforts into achieving palpable results within remarkably short timeframes.
Revit Beginners
OCTOBER 20, 2006
An ArchiCAD Blogger. Miguel Krippahl of Portugal is an ArchiCAD user and blogger who wants to know where are the ArchiCAD blogs are so if you find one or want to start one drop him a line. National BIM Standards. GSA BIM Resource. ArchiCAD vs Revit. ArchiCAD vs Revit. BIM & BEAM. BIM Videos.
DebunkTheBIM
MAY 28, 2013
There has been a long debate going on a LinkedIn group under the title ‘ArchiCAD vs Revit’ (see link below) so far over 1400 comments …. Anyhow, I posted a comment a couple of days ago with regards to the idea that RIBA may be advising its members to favour a particular make of BIM software ahead of some others.
DebunkTheBIM
MAY 20, 2016
Must be right – the moment bidding farewell to a lovely team of HLG BIM-mers, almost fully coincided with the time when I lost all my belief in anything BIM. I just stopped believing BIM functioning on any meaningful scale beyond the involvement of a couple of people on a project.
DebunkTheBIM
MAY 16, 2013
. * (see ad here) You must not take my level of un-awareness as a measure of what BIM roles are to be treated as feasible and practical and what ones as merely a fad. Good BIM practitioners do analyse data, some even specialise in the analyses of the data embodied within highly intelligent digital representations of buildings.
Building Information Management
MAY 15, 2012
First and foremost BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. While the industry is currently fixated upon 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, Bentely… they only represent components of a BIM solution.
DebunkTheBIM
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
When I get invited to speak at BIM themed gatherings, it is usually due to one of 2 scenarios at play: Organisers either know nothing about BIM, or they are in a somewhat ‘suicidal mode’ intending to bomb their event with whatever random, anti-mainstream BIM ramblings I’ll come up-with on the day. Not offensive, yet powerful!
DebunkTheBIM
JULY 26, 2014
In the past, I have written about ArchiCAD’s (Graphisoft) excellent ability to handle PDF’s, both in quantity and quality – the second applying to the quality of work offered to the users. These can be placed in plans/elevations/sections making them an excellent base for either 2D or 3D based work.
DebunkTheBIM
APRIL 5, 2012
I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, April 5, 2012. Stop shouting: learn BIM instead! The entertainment value of BIM. Archicad at its best). at 7:12 AM.
Building Information Management
JUNE 6, 2013
BIM objects are much more than just graphical representations. All BIM objects have properties, and most also have geometries (although some do not, for example a paint finish). The specification is part of the project BIM, and objects live in the specification. ‘A new generation of specifiers is being empowered by BIM.
DebunkTheBIM
FEBRUARY 5, 2011
2/ Software developers that claim to have ‘invented BIM’ are leading the field and are actively setting the standards, should not be allowed to shy away from the responsibility that these claims carry. For any meaningful progress, more scrutiny and rigorous discussions are needed. Someone got to do it, might as well be me.
DebunkTheBIM
APRIL 4, 2011
Something that would easily differentiate a Revit follower from a Vectorworks user, an Archicad fan from a GT enthusiast or Bentley buff. Why no significant alliances between any of the BIM software providers and those that make the paraphernalia designed to consume the fruits of their BIM? Not scientific at all, just fun.
Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 29, 2012
Many remain confused about the meaning and value of BIM (building information modeling). BIM is the efficient full life cycle operation of the built environment, with the promise of managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and associated physical and functional conditions in concert with an organization’s changing needs.
Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 29, 2012
Many remain confused about the meaning and value of BIM (building information modeling). BIM is the efficient full life cycle operation of the built environment, with the promise of managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and associated physical and functional conditions in concert with an organization’s changing needs.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. 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. RSMeans Strategic Partner.
DebunkTheBIM
OCTOBER 21, 2018
My mother has been a solid supporter of my BIM journey over the last 3 decades. She has no idea what the ‘BIM’ acronym stands for exactly, but is closely associating it with all my professional ups and downs. I documented full houses in 3D ArchiCAD 20 years ago in our design studio, while she looked after our children.
DebunkTheBIM
DECEMBER 29, 2014
The global AEC is swarming with BIM Viewers, any service provider dealing in Building Related Information appears to have a proprietary one on offer. Commonly they offer the ability to view BIM models of various origins, maybe combine them, rotate, zoom, filter information. Some are better than others.
CAD Shack
DECEMBER 28, 2006
Yesterday Nemetschek (makers of Vetorworks) announced plans to aquire Graphicsoft (makers of ArchiCAD). I guess I could say more than I think Archiworks sounds better than VectorCAD. They are both strong programs with good followings and I believe getting together now is a smart move for both.
DebunkTheBIM
FEBRUARY 1, 2011
Over the last month, I managed to create an impression that I tend to dream up utopian BIM ideas and keep putting the boot into hard-working software developers. Export your Revit (or Archicad, or Microstation or AnyCAD file) into one of the numerous file-types DE will read. A fair portrayal of my behaviour? I strongly disagree.
DebunkTheBIM
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
Rather than having the earth cut (and filled) vertically 90 degrees as shown on picture 1 (done in Revit), different soils require those cuts (and fills) to be performed at an angle (that often depends on the type of soil) like shown on picture 2 (done in ArchiCAD); They went away, they researched, they said: NO.
DebunkTheBIM
DECEMBER 1, 2011
I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, December 1, 2011. Still, when I put on the hat of the ‘virtual design manager/construction coordinator’, I go for Archicad.
Building Information Management
MARCH 26, 2012
BIM is the life-cycle management of facilities (built structures) supported by digital technology. 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, etc. simply components of BIM. In order to take advance of BIM and digital technology… PROCESS MUST CHANGE! Paper-centric process, email, phone create even more problems.
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 2, 2012
Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Symposium Title: Integrating BIM: Moving the Industry Forward. Friday: BIM Academic Education Symposium. Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013.
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