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Revision Numbering

Revit OpEd

We aren''t just typing "dead data" into text or attributes like drawings completed by hand or with CAD. Failing that, I sure hope we''ll be compensated for the hassle of dealing with it in some other way.

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BIM IP

Building Information Management

Money is only one form of compensation. In a sense, because BIM contains more information that is structured more efficiently than traditional product like CAD files, spreadsheets and drawings. Editable drawings from the BIM model (e.g. CAD files). Barter is another. But the theft itself is no easier. Excel files).

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AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems

CAD Shack

Some of you may be too young to remember life before cable, but I bet most can remember a time when your choice of CAD technologies was limited to one. How many times have you heard draw it once? The minute you draw it twice in AutoCAD or ABS somebody changes one of two and now, there’s a disconnect. The President is on!

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

The basis is a digital 3D model on which all parties involved in the construction project – from the architect and the construction company to the owner – work simultaneously and always have access to identical, up-to-date data and drawings. Subsequent service providers also benefit from data material and drawings.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

building operating manual, controls as-built drawings, commissioning reports, re-commissioning reports) 7. Check all external restrictors for proper size and to verify the restrictor is installed per controls drawings. Obtain a current one-line drawing and verify meter is connected to the proper circuit. Special Instructions: 1.