DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

The structural engineer sizes the concrete column; the architect places it in the space. There is a code on the structural drawing that can be tracked to the schedule and the dimensions are noted. They both are confident to be following well established building-documenting practices.

Structural Engineering 48

Structural Engineering CAD BIM Modeling 48

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 1, 2023

Integrated Health Projects has signed off a £100m deal with Derbyshire Healthcare Trust to design and build two 54-bed mental health facilities. Ryder Architecture designed the units along with Curtins Consulting as the structural engineer and CAD 21 as building services designer.

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CAD Structural Engineering Resource Deals 94

DebunkTheBIM

JUNE 2, 2017

That wall will then (possibly by a structural engineer) chopped into pieces and the sizes determined. That sentence I just wrote, is a mouthful, but do read it again. I know, this sounds loopy, even to me. Let’s try again. Think of a precast wall. Someone (likely an architect) will set out, that ‘a wall’ will be a precast type.

BIM 60

BIM Drawings Modeling DOT 60

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

For some reason BIM authors (architects, engineers, etc) think that because they create the initial BIM information they have the right to full control and to charge for the BIM model throughout the life of the building. The architect doesn’t model ductwork, they use the mechanical engineer’s model. CAD files).

BIM 40

BIM Modeling Drawings Agreement 40

Revit OpEd

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Let's assume you decide to hire a structural engineer (and MEP) and they use Revit too. The engineers match up their levels and grids to yours using Copy/Monitor (most likely.or If you never deal with site you are all good to go. If you never deal with site you are all good to go. The MEP consultant does the same.

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Revit Modeling Site Documentation 56