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BIM Dimensions 101: 3D, 4D, 5D,6D, 7D, 8D, & Beyond

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We don't always throw around the word "revolutionary," but building information modeling (BIM) has truly been that over the last few decades. At its core, BIM represents an all-encompassing strategy for creating and managing information about a built asset. If you're feeling perplexed with all things BIM, this guide has you covered.

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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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Why It’s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Despite its benefits, however, BIM adoption isn’t as widespread in construction as some might think, according to recent industry findings. While 27 percent of companies reported having a BIM/VDC department, 28 percent said they don’t bid on BIM projects.

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Construction Industry Trends: September 2022 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Decreasing material costs, a push for more BIM practices, and more high-dollar projects among the construction industry headlines in September.

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Need to Fine Tune Your BIM Strategy? Start with a BIM Execution Plan

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Answer: Building Information Modelling, also known as BIM. BIM has firmly cemented its place in the construction sector. construction industry valued at over $1 trillion annually , the transition to BIM has been considerable, to say the least. He adds that the collective BIM adoption rate in the design industry is reaching 80%.

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5 Ways BIM Can Help You Reach LEED Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It involves a lot of components, but thanks to building information modeling (BIM), it’s not as complicated as it sounds. BIM provides architects, contractors, and engineers an accessible platform to easily collect LEED data and analyze green building benchmarks as part of the design and build process, before the construction phase.

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BIM for Infrastructure

ENR Construction

In my previous blog, we were looking deeper into the Transportation BIM Lifecycle. I brought up some of the underlying tenets of a project, such as permitting, bidding, payment, compliance, analysis, and others that we may get into, like materials.

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