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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Level 0 : Level 0 entails basically no collaboration, and only 2D CAD drafting is used. Level 1 : Level 1 BIM is a combination of 3D CAD and 2D for drafting. Data and documents are shared via a common data environment. Each stakeholder or contractor maintains their own data and documents. BIM Execution Plan.

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#117:  Building Information Modeling

NH Construction Law

This is not your father’s CAD system. Whether a BIM model is considered a Contract Document required to be followed is a matter for agreement among the project participants.

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Construction Management and Quickbooks

Carol Hagen

As your contracting firm grows your needs typically outgrow what you can do with Microsoft Office so where’s a GC to turn? They were the first to embrace the API’s available with Intuit and have managed to address everything but BIM and CAD needs for the small to mid-sized construction company.

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AIA BIM Documents Announced

CAD Shack

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the upcoming release of six new AIA Contract Documents on October 17, 2008, including a new Building Information Modeling (BIM) exhibit, as well as two new Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) agreements, two new Design-Build agreements and a Scope of Services document.

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Projecting the future:BIM Focus on Images? Legalities?

Carol Hagen

ConsensusDocs has addressed BIM extensively in their contract documents and large scale complex projects certainly are reaping the rewards of BIM everyday. Can you picture how a 3D projector or TV would enhance your BIM and CAD models? as it stores documents inside the model attached to each object.

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How To Prepare A Construction Plan

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A construction plan is a detailed document, both written and visual which outlines how you will complete a project or portion of one. Drawings Specifications Existing Services Google Maps Contracts. Step Two – Prepare The Construction Plan Document. What Is A Construction Plan?

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The 12 Best Construction Podcasts of 2020

Construction Junkie

8: Contracting Coachcast Previous nominations: 2015 , 2017 , 2018 Listen to it here: [link] The Contracting Coachcast is the only construction podcast on this year’s list that was also nominated for our very first best podcast competition in 2015. Check out our full review of The Contracting Coachcast by clicking or tapping here. #9: