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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. It can improve speed and accuracy, increase efficiency, and set up an overall plan for construction phases. Viewpoint’s software integrates with BIM to enhance collaboration. BIM Levels. BIM Glossary.

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Stay HOME – Learn BIM: Days 1 and 2

DebunkTheBIM

So, being a believer of the concept, that learning even a little bit of BIM can do good for anyone working in construction, I’m going to write a bit every day on the topic, at least while this lock-down is on and am capable of writing/posting. Let me set out the terms of reference for this exercise I am planning to undertake.

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Construction Classification Criticality – A Draft White Paper

Job Order Contracting

Classification enables information to be used for multiple purposes, individually and generically, such as determining initial and final scopes of work (SOW), cost estimating, capital planning and deferred maintenance management, space utilization, life-safety/security, levels of compliance, and mission dependencies.

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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. So what is a smaller subcontractor to do?

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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.

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What is Building Construction | Steps & Processes of Building Construction | Application of Building Construction | How to do Planning of Building Construction

CivilJungle

So, those with profound experience within the field generate detailed plans for a positive result. Once you’ve got worked out on planning emphasis, it’s time to think about all other functional specifications for construction scheme. How to do Planning of Building Construction? Strategic Planning. Operational Planning.

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ChatGPT for construction companies: A deep dive into its benefits

Lets Build

For example, you can share your project plans with ChatGPT and it will offer insights and identify potential challenges, helping prevent delays and rework. More to read: Trade coordination: how to coordinate technical teams on site efficiently without BIM 2.