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BIM Dimensions 101: 3D, 4D, 5D,6D, 7D, 8D, & Beyond

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We don't always throw around the word "revolutionary," but building information modeling (BIM) has truly been that over the last few decades. At its core, BIM represents an all-encompassing strategy for creating and managing information about a built asset. If you're feeling perplexed with all things BIM, this guide has you covered.

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How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business

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How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business. For the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, this holds especially true. One technology in particular—building information modeling (BIM)—is leading the way. Why BIM Is the Key to Staying Competitive With Owners. Greg Ragsdale.

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Need to Fine Tune Your BIM Strategy? Start with a BIM Execution Plan

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Answer: Building Information Modelling, also known as BIM. BIM has firmly cemented its place in the construction sector. construction industry valued at over $1 trillion annually , the transition to BIM has been considerable, to say the least. Over 98% of large architecture firms in the U.S. What is a BIM execution plan?

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A Look Inside the Future of BIM [infographic] 

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How to Maximize BIM Across the Construction Lifecycle . Building information modeling ( BIM ) has established itself to be a powerful process for design and construction teams over the last 20 years. However, the industry’s application of BIM throughout the construction lifecycle is still relatively fragmented.

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Digital Builder Ep 75: The Evolution of BIM Data

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Building information modeling (BIM) has come a long way since its inception. Today, construction teams use BIM not just to create or visualize a building's design but also to store and relay crucial project information—including cost and scheduling data. So, over the years, BIM has expanded."

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BIM Clash Detection: A Quick Guide 

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What is BIM clash detection? BIM clash detection is a process that identifies and addresses conflicts among at least two construction models in a virtual environment. What are the benefits of BIM clash detection? And while you can technically carry out the process manually—i.e.,

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Behind the Build: Interview with Matthew Keck, BIM Manager at Metromont 

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This is where Building Information Modeling (BIM) comes into play, and BIM managers are the ones tasked with connecting teams and improving coordination between them. His journey from various trades in construction to become a BIM Manager has given him a unique perspective on the challenges faced by different teams in the industry.

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