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The “BIM Vendor” Problem? New Graphisoft-Archicad White Paper

Building Information Management

Okay, I know they are trying… “they” being major “BIM” vendors such as Autodesk/Revit…and a far second Graphisoft/Archicad. True, 3D is nice… but VISUALIZATION is better. But, are these folks a significant part of the reason why BIM isn’t taking hold? Why BIM is so misunderstood?

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BIM Construction Cost Estimating – Top Ten List

Building Information Management

First and foremost BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. While the industry is currently fixated upon 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, Bentely… they only represent components of a BIM solution.

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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. – Mutual, product completed to benefit and requirements of the owner, on-time, and on-budget.

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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. – Mutual, product completed to benefit and requirements of the owner, on-time, and on-budget.

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Revit Beginners: Applications

Revit Beginners

Data can be shared with Primavera and Microsoft Project for project scheduling. Designed for managers, contractors, architects. Designed for managers, contractors, architects. Design Review – Export Revit models into the DWF format for project managers to markup. ArchiCAD vs Revit. CAD Digest.

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

Building Information Management

Led CAD selection and implementation projects transitioning FM Global from pencil/paper-pen/linen to electronic production. This has included “CAD” using PEAC, GDS, MicroGDS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SketchUp, ArchiCAD and “Raster” using Cadcore/Hitachi PrEditor, ScanGraphics, Scan2CAD, etc. NBIMS Content – OmniClass.

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

Building Information Management

Led CAD selection and implementation projects transitioning FM Global from pencil/paper-pen/linen to electronic production. This has included “CAD” using PEAC, GDS, MicroGDS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SketchUp, ArchiCAD and “Raster” using Cadcore/Hitachi PrEditor, ScanGraphics, Scan2CAD, etc. NBIMS Content – OmniClass.

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