Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The pervasiveness of BIM has proved to bring complexity in communications for extended construction team mebers. BIM in a Browser. BIM in a Browser. One way to allow viewing of your project BIM views is in a browser. Render 3D BIM in a PDF. Another solution is to share your model using Bluebeam Revu CAD.

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DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 19, 2019

If there are similar rules for establishing viable crops of BIM around the global AEC industry, they’re better be longer than 30 years. Even a decade or so ago, I could see that BIM was nothing like an emerging success story. May I call them BIM-doom-deniers?

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

Incorporate the Latest Project Management Software Computer-animated design (CAD) technology revolutionized design when it was introduced decades ago. Modern projects are incorporating building information management (BIM) software. All stakeholders have access to the same files, documents, drawing, and models.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2022

BIM Manager, Rob van den Berg, explains: “We needed to establish one single source of truth for all projects so that communication flowed better between our team members.” Previously, the team struggled to locate one central area for shared project documentation and were sending large files over non-secure data exchange methods.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

For starters, you’re dealing with an old structure without CAD files and limited documentation. Having a competitive edge in BIM is helpful in this regard. But while BIM usage is growing, a good chunk of firms— 59% based on our research —say that their workforce doesn’t have the skills needed to work with BIM. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 1, 2022

The goal was to work on any project from any location—an approach that is still fundamental to how Benmax works today — to unlock the value of its BIM data. Engineers with access to CAD software and BIM data were working relatively efficiently, but those without access were continually recreating data. Unnecessary duplication.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Latest BIM Adoption Figures for the UK. Highlights: BIM Awareness. Organizational Use of CAD. Attitudes towards BIM. 78% agree the BIM is the future of project information, though how that future will look is uncertain, with 4 out of 5 agreeing that the industry is not yet clear enough of what BIM actually is.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Marco Schuh, BIM Manager at Axalta, has worked in the architecture, engineering and construction industry for the last 20 years. In his various roles, Marco has witnessed the vast expansion of computer-aided design first-hand and has seen Business Information Modelling (BIM) use and demand rapidly increase. “

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DebunkTheBIM

JULY 3, 2017

Sometimes, I find that the most useless word, when discussing BIM implementation strategies, is the word ‘useful’. People tend to over use it to justify ‘playing with BIM’. A small percentage of people on projects do activities that can be loosely called BIM and loosely qualified as ‘useful’. And the sky is blue. It is ‘paper’.

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BIM & Beam

AUGUST 1, 2018

This is the third blog post in a series that discusses the advantages of working on concrete projects in a BIM process for structural engineers. The beauty of Revit is that it allows for both approaches, enabling all structural engineers to work in a BIM environment connected to architects, MEP engineers, and the extended project team.

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CAD Shack

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the upcoming release of six new AIA Contract Documents on October 17, 2008, including a new Building Information Modeling (BIM) exhibit, as well as two new Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) agreements, two new Design-Build agreements and a Scope of Services document.

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DebunkTheBIM

JULY 1, 2011

What could/should a young architect working within a traditional/hybrid architectural environment do to advance BIM without jeopardising his/her career? Applies to all: Don’t call it BIM! there can be further senior people above and draughtsmen/CAD people below) SA = senior architect JA = junior architect Don’t call it anything!

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NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Over the past decade, Building Information Modeling (“BIM”) – computerized 3D portrayal of integrated building elements that allows a project or project subset to be built virtually before being built in the field – has become prolific in commercial construction. This is not your father’s CAD system.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

When discussing BIM with those yet to take it up the topic of Intellectual Property invariably comes up. It is so important to them it comes across as a major reason they are not using BIM (although I suspect it is more of an excuse). IP and BIM PROCESS. In the BIM context if everyone shares everyone benefits.

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CAD Shack

JANUARY 20, 2012

Plumbing Systems for Well-Documented Flow. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. CAD Shack VIPs. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. BIM Board of Omaha. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer.

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CAD Shack

JUNE 22, 2011

Because the two dependent view will share the annotations of the parent view along with all the view settings, systems can be designed and documented in an overall view while the sheet (dependent) views reflect the big picture. CAD Shack VIPs. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. BIM Board of Omaha. CAD Shack Blog Buddies.

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DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 8, 2013

Many problems of poorly executed AEC projects can be traced back to uncoordinated documentation. While the reasoning might sound totally credible to the hundreds of thousands of BIM-enthusiast of the global AEC, that are spreading it like a mantra, for me it makes little sense. I see this as a case of arguing from a false premise.

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DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 20, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Friday, January 20, 2012. aving with BIM (‘What is this BIM of yours going to save for us?’). ► February. (4).

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CAD Shack

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Labels: BIM , Neat-O , Revit , Revit MEP , Tricks and Tips. Sir: Do you know of any document that details ‘best practices’ for architects who are creating rooms for their building models? I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine.

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DebunkTheBIM

DECEMBER 17, 2017

While lapping up the free Christmas atmosphere of one of the better venues of downtown Abu Dhabi, I was introduced to the ‘Next Generation BIM 360 Platform’ of Autodesk, designed to connect the Entire construction process into a seamless ‘something’. And BIM is going on the back seat big time. There is nothing wrong with the concept.

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DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 24, 2013

They, being the CIC, the ‘architects’ of this document and its sisters, the various guides and ‘best practice’ manuals. For the overwhelming majority of consultants, this will not be a particular issue and no insurance market with whom we have spoken has given any indication that level 2 BIM gives rise to significant concerns.

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Carol Hagen

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the hottest construction tool and has been embraced by General Contractors, Mechanical Contractors Architects, etc. ConsensusDocs has addressed BIM extensively in their contract documents and large scale complex projects certainly are reaping the rewards of BIM everyday.

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DebunkTheBIM

JULY 26, 2014

In the still widely practised 2D information flow, where simultaneously PDF/DWG files get exchanged by project participants, the PDF’s do get used by those not CAD literate, but all further work on coordinating or assessing the data (for example creating a BOQ) is usually done on the DWG files.

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CAD Shack

DECEMBER 8, 2010

That is all documented well in other places. There is also plenty of documentation on getting it up and running. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. CAD Shack VIPs. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. BIM Board of Omaha. Revit MEP.

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Carol Hagen

JUNE 17, 2011

Even with the Microsoft Office 2010 release that gives you the ability to convert documents to PDF built-in, it’s lacking when it comes to collaboration for the AEC Industry. What PDFs do best is share documents in a format that everyone can access. What PDFs do best is share documents in a format that everyone can access.

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 26, 2011

This is part of the daily drudgery of many BIM practitioners: I am working on a job where the consultants provided DWG and DWF files of their drawings. When I question it, as I often do – I get this kind of response (commonly, not on this particular job): ‘The DWF is the digital (non editable) representation of the contractual document.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

This software can help in drafting & documenting, designing, visualizing & analyzing & so on. AutoCAD Civil 3D is a design and documentation solution for Civil Engineering that supports Building Information Modeling (BIM). #3. Abaqus is useful for element analysis and CAD engineering. #7. Primavera P6.

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DebunkTheBIM

JULY 8, 2011

Consider this: you are a confident consultant (architect, engineer) prepared to stand up publicly and say: “No, we do no BIM in our office and are proud of it! We produce documentation for our buildings ‘the good old way’ and use CAD where absolutely necessary and only to mimic the traditional processes.

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Revit OpEd

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

I gave presentations at three of the four BIM Workshops this year. CAD , an Autodesk reseller based in California. CAD's help they expanded the event to two cities; Omaha and Anaheim.and that brings us to this year, the event's fourth. That gave each BIM Workshop a broad reach while drawing on local talent too.

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DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 6, 2017

‘What is BIM?’ – is probably the most off-putting intro question to anyone listening to a BIM presentation that a speaker can pull up, yet it comes up time after time at BIM conferences and lectures. I used to like the word ‘approach’ for it, being a ‘language’, ‘a set of tools and processes’.

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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. Knowing What You Don’t Know How does one stay informed on the latest and greatest developments in the CAD world? CAD Camp is rolling out this month.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2014

What is BIM? A multi-dimensional tool, Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves generating a visual model of the building which also manages data about it, at the design stage, throughout the construction phase and during its working life. NBS National BIM Report 2013. Introduction. Download report. IFC/COBie Report 2012.

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DebunkTheBIM

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Should documentation that is based on a coordinated 3D digital model be charged at a higher price than straight CAD-ed one is? Should a client have the right to choose one over the other without wanting to pay for a full blown BIM? Not to talk about if the practice (2D based 2D) should still exist, at all. Is it also slower?

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BIM & Beam

APRIL 3, 2015

Building Design Suite is a portfolio of interoperable 3D building design software that supports BIM and CAD-based workflows. I would like to share with you an interesting workflow: How you can work with some complex geometry using the Building Design Suite Ultimate package.

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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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Building Information Management

AUGUST 20, 2012

For BIM to succeed will require a fundamental changes in how the AEC industry (architecture, engineering, construction) industry does business. In the interim, BIM will be relegated to 3d visualization and an organic growth output of 2D CAD, vs. the process of efficiently managing the built environment supported by digital technology.

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 1, 2018

It started off with CAD, then, when BIM was getting strong enough to stay – it extended over almost anything to do with Construction Information Management. Almost, I state – as the non-graphical data management is still somewhat outside its claws, i.e. project, people and time document management.

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