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

DebunkTheBIM

Should documentation that is based on a coordinated 3D digital model be charged at a higher price than straight CAD-ed one is? They claim not to be, though the day-to-day results show otherwise, it is definitely not faster than if done by competent 3D modellers/documenters. I.e. it is cheaper this way. Is it also slower?

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Flatcad now defined;

DebunkTheBIM

Definition: Computer aided drafting that uses purely orthogonal projections and ignores most of the rules and principles of ‘traditional’ documenting. You’ll find small buildings documented using hundreds and hundreds of sheets. I wish they did tackle the Flatcad syndrome now.

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Difference Between Sketching and Drawing | What Are Conceptual Sketches | Architecture Concept Drawing | Types of Drawings for Building Design

CivilJungle

Conceptual Sketches Definition. They are not intended to be accurate or definitive, merely a way of investigating and design principles and aesthetic concepts. An architecture concept drawing is a technical drawing of a building (or building project) that falls within the definition of architecture. Concept Sketch Definition.

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DebunkTheBIM: $aving with BIM ('What is this BIM of yours going to.

DebunkTheBIM

I definitely would, with pleasure even, as it would also mean I could finally have an intelligent conversation on the subject. The Abu Dhabi Municipality is asking for CAD files.A Instead, I operate daily in environments where ‘modelling for interpretation’ is considered to be a dirty concept. The biggest charity on Earth.

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U.K. National BIM Survey Released 2012 – BIM in UK as Confusing as in the US?

Building Information Management

Organizational Use of CAD. 80%+ agreed BIM increases the coordination of construction documents, with 65% of those using the technology saying BIM delivered cost efficiencies. 80%+ agreed BIM increases the coordination of construction documents, with 65% of those using the technology saying BIM delivered cost efficiencies.

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AEC Millennials, where are you? Where is your voice? Here is a New Year’s resolution you might like to consider!

DebunkTheBIM

The most popular definition says, that Millennials (also known as Generation Y) are the demographic cohort following Generation X. Secondly, you get quickly put into a position to pick between furthering your ‘real career’ or carry a label of a CAD-guy (or even BIM-guy) for the rest of your life.

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