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

DebunkTheBIM

I said, that colours could play a large part in demystifying AEC documentations for clients, contractors and everyone else involved. Model based communication supports this idea splendidly.

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Archie*, the construction bácsi**

DebunkTheBIM

Archie is the cheap version of Archicad, customised for Contractors. Archie’s workspace is partitioned into 4 panels, each colour coded for easy navigation: Modelling and Coordination: the panel is white with the original-orange coloured grid of ArchiCAD (note spell!) where contractors model their buildings.

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The Focus of BIM Education: A Time for Change

Building Information Management

Using Revit, Archicad, or other 3d modeling software is NOT an introduction to BIM, but rather a component of BIM. Owners, Contractors, Subcontractors, AEs, Building Product Manufactures, Oversight Groups and/or any stakeholder of the built environment will need to undergo fundamental process change in order to succeed at BIM.

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There is no such thing as natural beauty.

DebunkTheBIM

Archicad has a little gadget within the Trace & Reference command that will allow you to split the screen and slide either up/down or sidewise. all models come from designers ready for construction-BIM) or that design modelling packages will do fine for the contractors as well.

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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. Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Insurers, Unions, Manufacturers, Legal, Housing, Vendors, Owners, Consumers, State & Federal Government, Codes & Standards, and Testing. BIM is the life-cycle management of facilities (built structures) supported by digital technology.

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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. Collaboration – involvement of all stakeholders – Owners, AE’s, Contractors, Oversight Groups, Community … 2.

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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.