Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Symposium Title: Integrating BIM: Moving the Industry Forward. Friday: BIM Academic Education Symposium. Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Symposium Title: Integrating BIM: Moving the Industry Forward. Friday: BIM Academic Education Symposium. Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013.

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CAD Shack

APRIL 2, 2012

Skip to page 33 to get the low down on some elegant Revit MEP tips and tricks to try with the data in your model. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. BIM Board of Omaha.

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CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

A few weeks ago we noticed that we had a linked architectural model with named and numbered rooms. The weird thing is some of the linked spaces in the MEP model were showing up as “unassigned” Not all of them, just some. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. BIM Board of Omaha.

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CAD Shack

JUNE 3, 2010

I wanted to use phones and web browsers to acquire and sort BIM data directly from Revit models. If your wish would come true, what would your one wish be for eigher AutoCAD MEP or Revit MEP? I would like mechanical/plumbing in Revit MEP to have the same connection philosophy as Revit Structure using and analytical models.

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CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

He had everything on in the model and the linked model, the worksets were good, and everything he tried. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. BIM Board of Omaha.

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CAD Shack

MARCH 29, 2010

I have noticed that when I get architectural models with excessive grouping that they bog down my MEP models. I try to keep the my linked architectural model as clean as possible and one thing that seem to help is breaking up groups. Open the architectural model and expand groups in the project browser. AutoCAD MEP Links.

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CAD Shack

MAY 25, 2012

Elisha Sages article on Pain-free Implementation of AutoCAD MEP software begins with challenging readers to decide whether they even need to implement the latest version. Revit MEP: Using Rooms & Spaces for Leverage – Author David Raynor discusses ways to use rooms and spaces to leverage our models to design more efficiently.

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CAD Shack

JUNE 20, 2012

William Spier - Rapid Energy Modeling. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs.

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CAD Shack

MAY 19, 2010

The BIM Board of Omahas very own Tammy Rico, Cauitta Robeson, and Carla Edwards have all submitted to teach classes at AU this year. Subing out the Model How Subcontractors are forging a new functionality with BIM. IPD & BIM - Keys to Success. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems.

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CAD Shack

JANUARY 6, 2010

In November Autodesk published a report from an experiment they did involving the a rapid energy modeling for 6 of their existing buildings all over the globe. If you cant get enough of that Green-Revit-Synergy type stuff, you should check out the Rapid Energy Modeling Report PDF they have posted on their web site. BIM Board of Omaha.

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CAD Shack

JUNE 22, 2011

The use of dependent views is invaluable in a MEP model when systems cross match lines. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links.

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CAD Shack

JULY 21, 2011

For this example use Model and Manufacturer. The words model and manufacturer will work, the letter X or any other characters will work as well, just dont leave them blank. Column B defines the Model number assigned to that type. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. BIM Board of Omaha.

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CAD Shack

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

When at a loss on how to handle the colorful MEP model one of our clients called on Joe Eichenseer at IMAGINiT for help. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. BIM Board of Omaha.

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CAD Shack

JULY 26, 2010

Check out page 20 for how you can assign MEP scheduled parameters to items placed in the architectural model. We have already been asked by one of our consultants to use their MEP content in our Architectural model. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links.

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CAD Shack

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Currently the room tags are reading information from the room object in the linked architectural model and I link that view. The space object in the MEP model linkst to the room object in the architectural model. The space object will read the room information from the room object and can be tagged by view in the MEP model.

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CAD Shack

JUNE 10, 2010

As a BIM manager, I dont want one extra thing to administrate or trouble shoot. I won't let my modelers use B&G families for this very reason. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. BIM Board of Omaha.

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CAD Shack

DECEMBER 24, 2009

This week I needed to create some structure from the structural engineers AutoCAD plans since they were not using Revit. The way I got around the above mentioned error was to open a structural model I received from a different engineer on a different job. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems.

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CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Some weeks back I was planning on having lunch with a CAD/BIM manager from a competing firm HDR. I spent quite a bit of time at his firm consulting, and we still like to get together to discuss CAD and BIM issues. The BIM Board of Omaha. Labels: BIM , How To , Rant , Resources , Revit. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum.

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CAD Shack

JANUARY 23, 2012

Pick Generic Models. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. BIM Manager.

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CAD Shack

MARCH 16, 2011

Knowing exactly what you have in a model at all times and knowing that number is correct, brings a level of confidence that enhances the design. Out of the box, a user need only understand the scheduling function in Revit to start leveraging that data inherent in the model. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. BIM Board of Omaha.

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BIM & Beam

APRIL 13, 2016

Updated Autodesk Structural Fabrication Suite helps advance connected BIM-based steel design and construction workflows. Integrated tools for steel design and construction The updated Autodesk Structural Fabrication Suite has been enhanced to support better connected BIM-based steel design and construction workflows.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

By leveraging 3D models in the field, teams can walk the projects, and ensure constructability and maintainability without having to wait for a designer to be brought on site. This could involve an increased focus on sustainable construction, leveraging advanced technologies like BIM, and adopting eco-friendly building practices.

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BIM & Beam

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

For this post, I’m going to summarize some of the Advance Steel tips and tricks that I described in my class “Advance Steel Tips, Tricks, and Workflows You’ll Want to Try at the Office” during the Autodesk University MEP & Structural Fabricators Forum 2017. BIM Coordination with a Coordination model. Center of Gravity.

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BIM & Beam

OCTOBER 18, 2017

By combining the functionality of the two products into a single executable, there is no need any more for customers to separately install both AutoCAD 2018 and Advance Steel 2018 software on their desktop. Selecting the Advance Steel icon will give the user access to the Advance Steel and embedded AutoCAD functionality.

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CAD Shack

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Spaces (created in Revit MEP ) can be bounded by elements in linked models, in the host model, or in both. In Revit MEP , spaces use the computation height that is defined in the architectural model. A space understands in which room of a linked model it resides, and it can report the identity of that room. at 10:38 AM.

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CAD Shack

MAY 22, 2012

The Itemize every instance check box creates a separate line for every instance of a model element. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. BIM Board of Omaha. BIM Manager.

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CAD Shack

MAY 17, 2011

The software accurately models in three dimensions, runs analysis, performs interference checks, and creates construction documents for HVAC, plumbing, lighting and power designs. Simply having a three dimensional model isn’t enough. Tuesday, May 17, 2011. How to Know Everything Revit MEP. Mastering Revit MEP can take years.

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APRIL 6, 2010

I often redefine some architectural families to be 2D in my model to keep the model size down and lessen interference issues. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems.

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CAD Shack

JANUARY 6, 2011

The folks at Kiwi Codes Solutions have developed a Family Browser that looks and acts like an AutoCAD palette inside of Revit products. They are selling the add in on a subscription model. $35 I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. BIM Manager.

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