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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. To harness BIM to its fullest potential, it’s important to know what each party is taking about. BIM Levels. BIM Glossary.

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Construction Classification Criticality – A Draft White Paper

Job Order Contracting

The combination of information related to all aspects of physical assets life-cycle is best called a physical asset model. Physical asset models should NOT be confused with 3-dimensional (3D) visualization, which is merely one of several methods of representing and working with information.

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LEAN Construction Delivery, The Primary Challenge to BIM

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction Deliver is the primary challenge to BIM adoption. Asset Total Cost of Ownership-Efficient Life-cycle Management Model. Classification Criticality – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, & Life-cycle Facility Management – A Draft White Paper. BIM for Facility Management.

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BIM Life-cycle Management Competency, Common Terms, and Change Management

Job Order Contracting

BIM Life-cycle Management Competency, Common Terms, and Change Management. Asset Life-cycle Model for Total Cost of Ownership Management. IFC Learn more… OMNICLASS Learn More… Classification Criticality – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, & Life-cycle Facility Management – A Draft White Paper.

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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

Construction professionals worldwide have used AutoCAD construction design software since the ‘80s for 2D and 3D drafting. Many in the industry consider AutoCAD to be the best construction drafting software to create blueprints for everything from residential homes to large-scale commercial projects. The answer will always be SketchUp.

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Does a BIM Requirement Stop You From Bidding?

Carol Hagen

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become an industry standard on complex construction projects. As more Construction owners reap the benefits of BIM, more projects add a modeling component. Get Educated on BIM. Consider Outsourcing while You’re Learning BIM.

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BIM LIBRARIES IN AUTODESK REVIT

Contractor Magazine

NOW AVAILABLE ARE BIM LIBRARIES IN AUTODESK REVIT for Aquatherm. Autodesk Revit allows users to design a building or structure and its components in 3D, annotate the model with 2D drafting elements, and access building information from the model's database. Aquatherm North America www.aquatherm.com/revit