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BIM – FACT or FICTION?

Building Information Management

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.), Job Order Contracting. .

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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. A robust ONTOLOGY – While not “sexy”, a clearly defined glossary with robust definitions and associated metrics is the first step.

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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

3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, etc. BIM is the life-cycle management of facilities (built structures) supported by digital technology. simply components of BIM.

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

DebunkTheBIM

This may work, when real end-results are not that relevant, i.e. prices, rates, timeframes aren’t set according to ‘normal laws of economics’ Definitely not something I’d like to be left to survive with in the ‘post-gamble AEC’ era we are ‘enjoying’ now. Archicad at its best).

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Revit Beginners: Remodels in Revit. the untold story

Revit Beginners

Our school had a contract submit a remodel with the Revit MEP and we are novices, but it wasn't a good experience. Remodels definitely take a while to get use to. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Game Apps. Dave Pilgrim. I vote new construction for the next time we add on to our Seminario. I am glad you covered this topic. David Duarte.

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BIM Strategy- Why Everything, or Nothing Ever, Changes!

Building Information Management

First, a few clarifications and items to help frame this discussion: BIM definition: “BIM is the life-cycle modeling and management of the built environment supported by digital technology.” Similarly CAD-centric visualization tools, such as Revit and AutoCad [from Autodesk], SketchUp (graphical design), Archicad, Bentley, etc.

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