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DebunkTheBIM: The Abu Dhabi Municipality is asking for CAD files.

DebunkTheBIM

The Abu Dhabi Municipality is asking for CAD files from applicants of building permits. Doggedly sticking to the theory that the only way BIM can be successfully implemented is by going ‘cold-turkey’ on CAD did not help my prospects of lasting in the said position, of the BIM-software-vendor-consultancy, but that is another story.

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AEC Architects/Engineers: What IS your MRT?

DebunkTheBIM

As recently as yesterday, a consultant looked at me genuinely surprised that I expected from him rapidly coordinated architectural and structural drawings following client initiated changes to numerous floor levels within the project. It is time for all consultants to lift their game and improve on their MRT!

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

. • Identified approximately $10 million in potential savings as an architectural consultant conducting Lean Week training and workshops across the country . Extracurricular • Architectural consultant, True North Development. Accomplishments • 3X Sales Consultant of the Year, K. Cory Charles, 36. Chris Garcia, 27.

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Revit Beginners: Parametric Column Families

Revit Beginners

Now the trick is that after youve created your elements you have to Edit the work plane of each element so that the elements are attached to the reference plane you would like them to "travel with." National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD Beyond.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Tom Gay manages worldwide CAD and GIS services, site plan documentation and engineering document management services for The Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global). Led CAD selection and implementation projects transitioning FM Global from pencil/paper-pen/linen to electronic production. David Quigley , East Coast CAD/CAM. .

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous ingredients and proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Consult the MSDS for hazardous ingredients and proper PPE. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous ingredients and proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Standard Tools-Basic 2.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Tom Gay manages worldwide CAD and GIS services, site plan documentation and engineering document management services for The Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global). Led CAD selection and implementation projects transitioning FM Global from pencil/paper-pen/linen to electronic production. David Quigley , East Coast CAD/CAM. .

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