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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. First and foremost BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology.

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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. Unique in that it represents all disciplines in industry. BIM is the life-cycle management of facilities (built structures) supported by digital technology. simply components of BIM. 1974 – Public Law 93-383, Sect. Bridge between Private and Public Construction.

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BIM Objects, Data, and Information – More than a 3D Pretty Picture – Soooo Much More!

Building Information Management

While the specification system has detailed guidance and links to standards, regulations and suggested values, geometric BIM software has great visualization analysis and instance scheduling functionality. Following a period of industry consultation, Uniclass 2 is now being finalized for publication during 2013.

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The Legal Aspects of BIM

Building Information Management

BIM is NOT 3D modeling (Revit, Archicad, Bentley, etc.), BIM is the visualization and modeling of the built environment to assist in associated decision support, via ANY means, leveraging digital technology. This is a radical departure from the current focus upon “first cost” or ” initial cost” mentality.

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The Legal Aspects of BIM

Building Information Management

BIM is NOT 3D modeling (Revit, Archicad, Bentley, etc.), BIM is the visualization and modeling of the built environment to assist in associated decision support, via ANY means, leveraging digital technology. This is a radical departure from the current focus upon “first cost” or ” initial cost” mentality.

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

Building Information Management

Symposium Title: Integrating BIM: Moving the Industry Forward. Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Director, Industry Initiatives. Director, Industry Initiatives. Symposium Name: The buildingSMART alliance TM Conference. Chris Moor.

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

Building Information Management

Symposium Title: Integrating BIM: Moving the Industry Forward. Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Director, Industry Initiatives. Director, Industry Initiatives. Symposium Name: The buildingSMART alliance TM Conference. Chris Moor.

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