DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

In the attempt of fixing the industry in one big swoop is, the workflow of producing and managing shop-drawings by numerous construction participants based on design documentation in a pretty archaic way seems to be generally overlooked. The process is linear and mostly broken over disciplines.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Quantity takeoff is an activity performed by General Contractors, Subcontractors, Cost Consultants, and Quantity Surveyors as part of the construction process. Quantity takeoffs within civil 3D allow the designer to easily create quantity takeoffs based on the design model. Portable Document Format (PDF) Estimate Software.

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Revit OpEd

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

This post attempts to outline how a project will develop (understanding there are exceptions) when considering multiple firms/models and attempting to keep each model aligned both in Revit's model environment and relative to the site location and survey information. They import your model Auto-Origin to Origin.

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, November 10, 2011. unconvinced of the benefits); Consultants aren’t playing ball and don’t use open BIM. ▼ November. (30).

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

The VEO platform helps project teams work inside complex 3D models on project delivery. Model-driven project delivery on jobsites could be taking a big leap forward with a license deal between project information management (PIM) provider Newforma and M-SIXs 3D software platform, called VEO. VEO works across multiple devices.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 28, 2022

These included design consultants, verification consultants, consultant supervisors, construction contractors, and more. Long-time users of AutoCAD software, its teams have since added Autodesk Revit, Autodesk BIM 360 and Autodesk Build to their suite of solutions. Le Hao, CEO, Dat Xanh E&C.

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Revit Beginners

MAY 19, 2006

A divide tool for splitting walls and lines into equal parts A stretch tool similar to AutoCAD Improved spline tools for trimming, filleting, and splitting splines. Generic Model Opening and Void edges don’t show when phases are applied. Irregularly shaped Crop Regions should be supported like the vpclip tool in AutoCAD.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Tom Gay manages worldwide CAD and GIS services, site plan documentation and engineering document management services for The Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global). Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Tom Gay manages worldwide CAD and GIS services, site plan documentation and engineering document management services for The Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global). Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 25, 2024

I started in 2015 and back then, we were collating individual models from the architectural side, sending those out to our consultants, and then down the line as it gets to the construction side. For example, when we worked on SoFi, 20+ models needed to be coordinated and designed. We also don't have as many RFIs now.

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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. It’s like being able to build with LEGOS and knowing exactly where the next piece needs to be without having to consult paper instructions."

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Revit OpEd

JULY 27, 2012

Meanwhile, autodesk provides dismal documentation. In the short term, BIM lets us do the same thing faster - my 2 person firm does the work of 4 Autocad users easily. Revit Consultant - Revit Training, Revit Implementation and Navisworks I started using Revit at work in 2002. Ive been a freelance Revit consultant since 2005.

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Revit OpEd

MAY 9, 2012

Sure we benefit from the modelling effort in architecture and structure but we can still benefit from the effort without them. Why assume that there is no value in creating a model of the MEP scope of work even if the architect doesnt use Revit? Modeling a project reveals more than doing one in 2D. Nice insight Steve.

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CAD Shack

JANUARY 9, 2007

BIM If you are wanting to switch to Revit Systems because you are feeling pressure to complete a BIM model, Keep in mind, nobody can agree to what the Hell a BIM model is. That being said, someday we will know, and someday our contract documents will reflect the legalities of BIM. AutoCAD is record albums and ABS is CDs.

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Revit OpEd

APRIL 18, 2012

The whole model is still there, just not visible, thatll provide some relief for performance sake. Obviously you dont need all of these in one project, they are just a sampling of some you could use or consultants might be using. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. Linked CAD (etc. Who is working on this stuff (workflow)?

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