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DebunkTheBIM: The clandestine practice of consultants modelling.

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I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Wednesday, January 11, 2012. The clandestine practice of consultants modelling for tender documentation. Best bang for your bucks.

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Civil Engineering Software | List of Civil Engineering Software | List of Engineering Software

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This software can help in drafting & documenting, designing, visualizing & analyzing & so on. Software Required for 3d Modeling of Structure/Architecture. Utilized in most structural design consultancies and firms. #1b. Software Required for Drafting or Drawing. Primavera P6. Microsoft Project (MS Project).

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Is Two D from Two D still cheaper than Two D from Three D?

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Should documentation that is based on a coordinated 3D digital model be charged at a higher price than straight CAD-ed one is? For example, an international consultancy I’ve been working with for a while now (7000+ people employed worldwide) likes to claim to be at the forefront of BIM application within its core services.

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BIM is dead, please do not resuscitate!

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The new generation of 20 somethings (and younger) in training or about to enter the AEC, are taught that documenting building is about creating drawings. Or even if such programs exist and students are let loose to model, render and animate to their heart content, once they enter the industry, they get quickly shown the ‘real’ ropes.

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When the workshop looks better than the showroom (last post on model viewers for a while)

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* Design normally happens behind ‘closed doors’, even if regular client/consultant meetings are held. In fact, not just behind doors but often in sealed (CAD) boxes, the information accessible to selected few – and sometimes not the most desirable ones (even in design teams).

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AEC Architects/Engineers: What IS your MRT?

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In fact, it is viewed as a bit of a ‘dirty concept’ to expect instantaneous updating of all documents following a design change. Digital, ‘Model-based documentation’ is of course, the answer for those architects/engineers that DO want to improve their ‘response-time’ without compromising on quality or taking on additional risks.

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3D Structural Modeling Software – 3D+: It is autoCAD based pareametic modeling and analysis. AutoTURN – It is actually CAD-based software. AutoTURN Aircraft – It is also a CAD-based software simulation tool used to assess aircraft. ParkCAD – It is the CAD-based software for generating conceptual parking lot designs.