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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. Viewpoint’s software integrates with BIM to enhance collaboration. This contributes to faster project delivery as changes are minimized in the design phase. BIM Levels. BIM Glossary.

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Understanding Design Defect Legal Liability

Construction Business Owner

Design and construction services on projects are more integrated now than ever before. As construction and design firms are using BIM software and other resources to improve construction efficiency, that integration is only going to increase.

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DebunkTheBIM: ?Insurance is all about risk management?

DebunkTheBIM

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Tuesday, December 6, 2011. “Insurance is all about risk management” Says Walid Shidani in his interview given to Rupert Wright, this week.

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Speller Metcalfe saves £100.000 in rework with Fieldwire

Fieldwire

Speller Metcalfe combines sustainable construction with a forward-thinking approach, using BIM (Building Information Modeling) and IPI (Integrated Project Insurance) to deliver projects meeting Passivhaus and BREEAM standards. The 3D models are kept up-to-date by the design team, so everyone has access to the latest models.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud Now Supports Over 235 Integrations  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

What’s more, over 165 integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our new, comprehensive field and project management solution that combines the best-in-class features from BIM 360 and PlanGrid, with new capabilities such as Cost Management and Performance Tracking. . Performance Tracking .

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The Reasons BIM is Going Nowhere Fast

Building Information Management

Software developers, regulators and building professionals should support the development of building information modeling (BIM ) for use as an automated code-checking tool that can improve compliance and streamline the approval process. The building community needs mechanisms (e.g.,

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DebunkTheBIM: Lifecycle BIM ? Yeah, right!*

DebunkTheBIM

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, December 29, 2011. Lifecycle BIM – Yeah, right!*. Lifecycle BIM – Yeah, right!*. Not strictly BIM: the nerdy cup!

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