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SketchUp 2014 aims to make BIM processes more simple and flexible

BD+C

Trimble has released SketchUp 2014 , the latest version of its popular 3-D modeling platform for architects, engineers, design and construction professionals, as well as members of the global maker community. Designers'

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Trimble’s SiteVision Turns Your Phone Into an Augmented Reality BIM Coordination Machine

Construction Junkie

None of those, however, help with BIM coordination, unlike a system that I just found from construction software giant, Trimble. Using an AR enabled smartphone, Trimble SiteVision combines hardware and software to virtually project BIM models onto the jobsite you’re standing in. via Trimble.

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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

This construction design software offers a lot of customizable options and is an all-in-one solution for drafting, annotating, and 2D, 3D, and BIM modelling. SketchUp: Best simple construction design software. The answer will always be SketchUp. Further reading: 5 Reasons why you need construction management software.

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DebunkTheBIM: Whatever floats your boat? Google Sketchup is no.

DebunkTheBIM

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Friday, July 13, 2012. Whatever floats your boat… Google Sketchup is no more. Why is selling BIM so hard? (an at 12:08 AM.

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CostX® 3.50 version is useful for BIM users

Construction Cost Estimating

CostX® is the most recognized BIM estimating solution to look at and takeoff from 3D/BIM models (including IFC). The software is compatible with the leading 3d design packages like Revit®, Archicad®, Microstation®, Tekla® and Google Sketchup® as well as all standard 2D drawings.

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Who am I to tell anyone not to waste time on (anything to do with) BIM?

DebunkTheBIM

Must be right – the moment bidding farewell to a lovely team of HLG BIM-mers, almost fully coincided with the time when I lost all my belief in anything BIM. I just stopped believing BIM functioning on any meaningful scale beyond the involvement of a couple of people on a project.

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“I’m thinking of going BIM way – what software packages should I consider?”

DebunkTheBIM

A closet Sketchup-er? So, if you’ve been already practicing in any of the fields of AEC for 5+ years and you truly do not know how to get started on BIM, but are eager to, go and try doing it! A large multinational? Do you do residential? Industrial, commercial, healthcare? Are you wedded to Autodesk? An indie-CAD supporter?

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