Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

In an industry known for construction delays and cost overruns, high quality BIM projects are being built on-time (or even early) and significantly under budget. Tom Gay manages worldwide CAD and GIS services, site plan documentation and engineering document management services for The Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global).

BIM 40

BIM Conference Education CAD 40

Lets Build

MAY 9, 2017

CAD drawings are used during Level 0, but there is no sharing of the generated information models. In a few words, BIM Level 1 is focusing on the transition from CAD to 2D and 3D pieces of information. Nevertheless, it doesn’t require every side involved in the project to operate on the same 3D CAD models.

BIM 168

BIM Aconex Aconex Construction 168

Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

When you look at a building as a product instead of a project, you realize that what you spend on design [typically 2% to 5% of the overall budget] has significant implications on bigger costs, such as materials [50%] and labor [15%].” We’re building it as we draw it, which is a departure from the norm.”

Site 92

Site Housing Design Industrial 92

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The newer technologies for 2019 have us looking forward to being able to compete at the level of a larger company without breaking the budget. This will not only help keep our workers safe, but it can also help reduce work comp rates with helping to prevent accidents. Augmented reality and virtual reality are huge right now.

Construction 142

Construction Software Software Contractors 142

Pro Builder

AUGUST 6, 2021

Project support includes project budgeting assistance, spec editing, and customized model and incentive programs. This version also includes a graphic wall-definition interface, stepped rake wall creation, and Nest command for inserting reference drawings into floor plans. Customized storage / California Closets. Back to top. . .

Products 98

Products Electrical Design Chief Architect 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 14, 2022

I see the design process being streamlined and the term “Drawings are diagrammatical” being a thing of the past.” – Breawn Felix, Regional Support Services Manager, Swinerton Builders. This will be very instrumental in budgeting future projects given certain relevant parameters. The evolution of graphical and scheduled data. “In

Construction 111

Construction Industrial Management Innovation 111

DebunkTheBIM

JUNE 29, 2012

“The first step of the plan was to demonstrate the value of BIM with an apples-to-apples project analysis, comparing a just-finished renovation using CAD with a second one using BIM.” No one seems capable (in the olde tymes we estimated hours per drawing sheet - quite simple and elegant really.) Your thoughts?

BIM 48

BIM Modeling CAD Change Orders 48

DebunkTheBIM

JULY 4, 2014

She managed to source the entire team for not much over the initial budget and with only 6 weeks stagger in their starting days with the company. Keep the lid on at 40k/month for him – 150 or thereabouts for the lot) my friend got on with the job. And, she performed splendidly.

BIM 50

BIM Management Software Software 50

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

via Four BT, LLC – 4BT enables owners to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. building operating manual, controls as-built drawings, commissioning reports, re-commissioning reports) 7. ARCS-BAR-01-06M Frequency: Semi-annually.

Inspections 100

Inspections Equipment Electrical Safety 100