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I’m onto some rose-coloured BIM issues…and here is a tip for ArchiCAD users as a bonus

DebunkTheBIM

Still, that has not deterred me to consistently use the colour ‘red’ on my construction models as a warning sign, highlighting that an element is either under-defined or wrongly defined by the design consultants or others in charge of it. Model based communication supports this idea splendidly.

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DebunkTheBIM: If only?

DebunkTheBIM

If only… …Someone was prepared to launch the ‘world’s only, exclusively designed for the AEC-contractor digital modelling package’! Rebranding an architectural/engineering modelling program (ArchiCAD, Microstation, Revit or other) into one focused for the contractor-end of the AEC.

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DebunkTheBIM: Design managers working in the AEC: specify what.

DebunkTheBIM

In theory the three different types may be equally effective, practice shows, those that ignore the information in favour of ‘just pushing the people’ (or groups of people like consultants, contractors or anyone in the AEC food-chain) end up with the ‘vocal cord’ as their only tool available. ► March. (7).

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Revit Beginners: A builder's perspective on BIM

Revit Beginners

Contractors are starting to take a serious look at the BIM movement. If youre curious about what theyre up to (bim) x is a new blog with a focus on BIM for contractors. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Find Consultants. An ArchiCAD Blogger. Tuesday, October 17, 2006. A builders perspective on BIM. Knowledge Base. Suggestion Box.

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Revit Beginners: In-place Cavity Walls

Revit Beginners

When, at first, we relied heavily on Revit's wall cleanup capabilities our contractors thought we were stupid cause we couldn't draw. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Find Consultants. In-place cavity walls have become such an invaluable tool in our office I don't even think of them as a workaround anymore. Knowledge Base.

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Revit Beginners: Applications

Revit Beginners

Models from different consultants (who use software other than Revit to model) can be combined for analysis and clash detection. Designed for managers, contractors, architects. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Find Consultants. Data can be shared with Primavera and Microsoft Project for project scheduling. Knowledge Base. CAD Digest.

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

Building Information Management

This has included “CAD” using PEAC, GDS, MicroGDS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SketchUp, ArchiCAD and “Raster” using Cadcore/Hitachi PrEditor, ScanGraphics, Scan2CAD, etc. a 75 year old Sheet Metal/HVAC Contractor in Holly Michigan. Led GIS selection and implementation projects transitioning FM Global from paper maps to GIS.

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