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BIM IP

Building Information Management

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. Money is only one form of compensation. Barter is another.

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DebunkTheBIM: You need to be smarter to document buildings in.

DebunkTheBIM

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Wednesday, November 30, 2011. I’ve been aggressively campaigning against BIM out. I’ve got the feeling that BIM is about to go on th.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

BIM: Solving problems proactively and reducing costs 7. BIM: Solving problems proactively and reducing costs Efficient digital planning, design, construction and management of buildings: Building Information Modeling (BIM) significantly reduces costs and risks in planning and construction processes.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

Labor burden is the cost of payroll taxes and insurances (such as Workers'' compensation) which the employer must pay to employ workers. Price is the quantity of payment or compensation given by one party to another in return for goods or services. Wage rate - The agreed monetary compensation per hour for a person to accomplish work.

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Why is construction so hard?

Fieldwire

We can utilize technology such as Building Information Modeling ( BIM ) to facilitate this design process and to ensure the design aligns with the owners expectations before building commences. We can use shared digital drawings to improve team collaboration and speed information sharing to greatly reduce re-work. Watch Course

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AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems

CAD Shack

How many times have you heard draw it once? The minute you draw it twice in AutoCAD or ABS somebody changes one of two and now, there’s a disconnect. You can only draw it once, literally. Those who invest in learning how to reap the rewards of Revit Systems will have to be compensated. A Revit project has only one model.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets. Measured Drawing Information. 00 45 26 Workers Compensation Certificate Schedule. 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets. Measured Drawing Information. 00 45 26 Workers Compensation Certificate Schedule. 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets. Measured Drawing Information.