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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.
Roadmap Guides Graphisoft Updates, Deepens User Input
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.
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BIM for Seniors
DebunkTheBIM
MAY 5, 2024
After all, most construction contracts are still based on drawings and there is a belief that ‘we build off drawings’. Yet it is undisputable, that a large percentage of those drawings are created in a model-based software. Now, many in the industry will be quick to dispute the first claim.
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Happy 40th Graphisoft!
DebunkTheBIM
JULY 14, 2022
When I started with ArchiCAD some 27 years ago, I did not think we’d grow old together. At the time, paid the price of half a new Audi car for the software/hardware package – come to think of it, it was about half of my annual salary. Where is the Archicad equivalent of their time? picture of an old Archicad project)
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DebunkTheBIM: Now, these are nice! (Archicad at its best)
DebunkTheBIM
APRIL 7, 2012
I am a manager of construction information, tools and people. 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). Archicad at its best).
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Digital Deals: AECOM, Arrow foster digital transformation, InEight acquires AI scheduler
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Plus, ArchiCAD paired with Solibri's Model Checker and Viewpoint added Prophix' corporate performance management software to its Strategic Partner program.
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Post pandemic AEC: BIM to the rescue? Don’t get your hopes up!
DebunkTheBIM
APRIL 1, 2020
One thing is almost certain, there will continue to be some need for building/construction for whoever survives. ‘We are experiencing unprecedented times’- flows from every tap I turn on in my miniature home. Digital and otherwise. No-one knows what’s on the other side.
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Can’t knock the Archicad Marquee off its pedestal
DebunkTheBIM
APRIL 5, 2011
Considering how much I wanted to stick to software neutrality when I embarked on this little venture, I’m not doing that great. Specially in relation to construction. When it comes to the popularity of my posts. And you know what one comes second? The one on the Revit Conference.
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Please don’t clean up my wall intersections.
DebunkTheBIM
APRIL 2, 2011
I should start with a disclaimer: I model in Archicad 13; That is whenever I need to assess something quickly and am not constrained by other project-needs nor the limitations of the software itself. So, what I am about to write may no longer be an issue in Archicad 14, nor the other modelling packages people use.
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CostX® 3.50 version is useful for BIM users
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 5, 2013
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. 3d construction estimating 3D BIM models 5D BIM estimating 2d drawing 3D takeoff BIM estimating'
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Another example why it is better to stay out of BIM surveys…
DebunkTheBIM
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
….Unless of course you have software to sell. 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. Oh, that’s right – I can no longer consider myself to be part of the NZ construction industry.
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DebunkTheBIM: Biased and proud of it
DebunkTheBIM
DECEMBER 1, 2011
I am a manager of construction information, tools and people. 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. How we pay for software. DebunkTheBIM.
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The Focus of BIM Education: A Time for Change
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
Core educational focus must be upon efficient construction delivery business processes (integrated project delivery, IPD, job order contracting, JOC, public private partnerships,PPP) and a robust ontology, vs. technology. Using Revit, Archicad, or other 3d modeling software is NOT an introduction to BIM, but rather a component of BIM.
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The Constructor that was not meant to be.
DebunkTheBIM
JUNE 22, 2011
When VICO picked up Constructor about 5 years ago, it elected to upscale the reasonably capable but also architect biased modelling software into a complicated construction suite. Get rid of the architectural baggage Archicad was weighed down with, and make Constructor a stand alone, construction focused, modelling package.
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BIM Construction Cost Estimating – Top Ten List
Building Information Management
MAY 15, 2012
While the industry is currently fixated upon 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, Bentely… they only represent components of a BIM solution. Here’s a list of BIM Construction Cost Estimating Requirements: 1.
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DebunkTheBIM: 'Now, that IS clever!'
DebunkTheBIM
DECEMBER 11, 2011
I am a manager of construction information, tools and people. I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Sunday, December 11, 2011. How we pay for software. DebunkTheBIM.
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BIM – FACT or FICTION?
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 24, 2013
Facilities Operations Software (3d modeling (R evit, Bentley, Archicad…) CPMS, CMMS, IWMS, CAFM, EAMS, ERP, BAS/BMS GI S … ) , C ollaborative Cons truction Delivery Methods (IP D – In tegrated P ro ject Delivery, J OC- Job O rder Contracting, PPP – Public /P rivate P artner ships.), Does it exist today?
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PDFs and BIM: A trilogy of posts investigating what the PDF format’s role may be in strategies transitioning the industry to BIM? First part: PDFs within current AEC – Important yet neglected?
DebunkTheBIM
JULY 26, 2014
This approach is somewhat surprising considering that in most contemporary construction contracts PDF’s as the digital representations of drawings have often higher standing than model files or even DWGs. It is being treated as something one puts up with until something better comes along.
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DebunkTheBIM: If only?
DebunkTheBIM
JULY 26, 2012
I am a manager of construction information, tools and people. I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, July 26, 2012. DebunkTheBIM. at 5:52 AM. Email This BlogThis!
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BIM Objects, Data, and Information – More than a 3D Pretty Picture – Soooo Much More!
Building Information Management
JUNE 6, 2013
For example, if the designer is a subscriber to the Construction Information Service (CIS), then any technical documents cited in the specification that are available can be downloaded instantly. All BIM objects have properties, and most also have geometries (although some do not, for example a paint finish). Figure 2: NBS Revit tool bar.
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Globalize BIM! (genuinely)
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. Bla.bla.blaaaa.
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48 Authoritative Source on BIM – Mission: Improve all aspects of the facility and infrastructure lifecycle by promoting collaboration, technology, integrated practices, and open standards
Building Information Management
MARCH 26, 2012
3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, etc. Cultural is the primary barrier to efficient construction delivery, not technology. Bridge between Private and Public Construction. 4Clicks.com – Premier software for cost estimating and efficient project delivery. simply components of BIM.
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Today’s Global BIM is in worse shape than the one we started off 20 years ago (Note to myself: Brace for hate-mail)
DebunkTheBIM
OCTOBER 6, 2017
For example, while almost everyone publicly agrees that no-one software (not even Revit) equals BIM – all sorts of other descriptions are likely to float around, from simple ‘one word’ depiction to highly complicated bullet-pointed explanations.
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Forget “BIM”, and Get on Board with BLM – Building / Built Environment Life-cycle Management
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
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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Some confessions of a BIM practitioner of a ‘dystopian leaning'
DebunkTheBIM
JUNE 16, 2017
Then, I got even more brand specific, called Revit a ‘dog’ (many times) and analyzed/described its impotence in minute details, hurting the feelings of many a follower of the particular software. (I For example, I still believe that ‘paperless construction’ is possible is a way to go.
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DebunkTheBIM: ?Committed to making nRAH an exemplar for the.
DebunkTheBIM
APRIL 23, 2012
I am a manager of construction information, tools and people. I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Monday, April 23, 2012. Archicad at its best). DebunkTheBIM. ► March. (7).
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10 Principles of Architecture | What Is Architecture | Why Need Design Principles in Architecture
CivilJungle
JULY 27, 2022
The techniques and art of making the layout of buildings and constructing the building are architecture. Designing and decorating, selection of furnishings, having supervision for construction, and renovating or remodeling a building. Besides designing and constructing architecture deals with aesthetics. Architecture is an art.
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Revit Beginners: The Project That Almost Could
Revit Beginners
AUGUST 19, 2009
We currently have 4 Revit projects under construction, but not all of our projects made it through the CD phase. To add to the complexity, the as-built drawings we had on file were not accurate to the true construction of the existing structure because the original architect had improvised the design during construction.
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Revit Beginners
JULY 31, 2009
If you place a model component in a view that is set to the New Construction phase (under View Properties), that component automatically gets placed in the New Construction phase. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Other BIM Software. And most views have phase and phase filter parameters. Knowledge Base. Partner Products. Suggestion Box.
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Revit Beginners: SpecifiCAD beta for Revit 9.1 released
Revit Beginners
MARCH 4, 2007
Utilizing the Revit API SpecifiCAD will add the URL and DESCRIPTION of any product on the McGraw Hill Construction Sweets Network website to the Identity Data of any family you choose. This data can then be exported to 3rd party Spec Writing Software. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Other BIM Software. Open a new project in Revit 9.1
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Revit Beginners
DECEMBER 7, 2006
Models from different consultants (who use software other than Revit to model) can be combined for analysis and clash detection. Impression – This is very new software from Autodesk that will take DWGs exported from Revit and render illustrations in a hand-drawn style. Success Estimator – This software from U.S.
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Revit Beginners: The Data Manager
Revit Beginners
MARCH 23, 2007
In our office Data Managers are starting to inspect models for proper construction. In our office Data Managers are starting to inspect models for proper construction." What criteria are you using to establish what constitutes proper construction, in-house or info from the new BIM standards that are being developed. at 8:42 PM.
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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 2, 2012
The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. American Institute of Steel Construction.
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45 Revit Beginners: Remodels in Revit. the untold story
Revit Beginners
AUGUST 3, 2010
Anyone who has developed a custom remodel residential project can tell you its not as simple, clean, or intuitive as a custom new construction residential project. You could create a new phase between Existing and New Construction called "Existing To Remain." New construction is much easier. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Game Apps.
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Revit Beginners: Evolution News
Revit Beginners
MARCH 21, 2007
ArchiCAD vs Revit. Other BIM Software. Here is a short list of uses for which Revit model data is being exported. Youll find links to a few of the applications on my blog but there are getting to be too many options to keep up with. Knowledge Base. Partner Products. Product Activation. Request Manuals. Revit Content Library.
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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 2, 2012
The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. American Institute of Steel Construction.
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40 Revit Beginners: My Work
Revit Beginners
MARCH 28, 2008
Ive been doing construction documents in Revit for the past three years and dont have any renderings to show from that time. The only other images I have are photos of projects completed or under construction. Is this a remodel or new construction project? ArchiCAD vs Revit. Other BIM Software. David Duarte.
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Revit Beginners: Open, Sesame
Revit Beginners
MARCH 6, 2007
When you place an existing door or window in an existing wall and then demo the door or window in the new construction phase Revit automatically places an infill wall to replace the door or window. Demo your door in the new construction phase. Go to the Filters tab in the Visibility/Graphic Overides of your new construction view.
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40 Revit Beginners: Multiple Project Orientations
Revit Beginners
JULY 21, 2006
This solution was concieved under deadline pressure and I have stuck with it through to construction documentation and so far havent had any adverse reactions due to using this method. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Other BIM Software. IFC/ODBC Software. David Duarte. Very cool tool grasshopper. Knowledge Base. Partner Products.
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Revit Beginners: In-place Cavity Walls
Revit Beginners
JANUARY 20, 2010
True, our senior management spent so many years getting graphic standards right in their previous software they were less willing to give that up much with Revit. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Other BIM Software. What you get out of your model depends on what you put into it. David Duarte. Knowledge Base. Partner Products. Request Manuals.
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Here is why Autodesk’s monopoly over the Global AEC is not good, not even for Autodesk:
DebunkTheBIM
APRIL 1, 2018
It started off with CAD, then, when BIM was getting strong enough to stay – it extended over almost anything to do with Construction Information Management. The fact, that Autodesk rules over the Global AEC is not new, it has been in the making for several decades.
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Revit Beginners: Sort by Submittal Package
Revit Beginners
JUNE 9, 2006
Quite often we need to organize our plots for different submittal package sets (Schematic Design Presentation, Land Use Permit, Plan Check, Construction Admin, etc). Now you can do the same for each of your submittal packages (LUP for Land Use Permit, ConDocs for construction documents, etc). ArchiCAD vs Revit. Just goto File.
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BIM, Productivity, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
Some us actually are cursed to love the associated challenges and thrive on the unknown facing each new renovation, repair, or new construction project. Revit, Archicad et al… are NOT BIM, but rather 3D visualization components of BIM. Can undue stress, uncertainty, risk, etc. be minimized? Absolutely! Adapt or fail.
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Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
Some us actually are cursed to love the associated challenges and thrive on the unknown facing each new renovation, repair, or new construction project. Revit, Archicad et al… are NOT BIM, but rather 3D visualization components of BIM. Can undue stress, uncertainty, risk, etc. be minimized? Absolutely! Adapt or fail.
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