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The lifecycle of a detail – BIM and butterflies

DebunkTheBIM

And I mean, everything, getting IFC drawings, as-builts, shop-drawings, or magical, know it all 3-7D (+) models. You can bring in the ‘magic painters’ that will paint the dots on the butterfly early in, but with little use, if your caterpillar is still merrily chewing on the green leaves. So, imagine a detail.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Matthew Keck, BIM Manager at Metromont 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This is where Building Information Modeling (BIM) comes into play, and BIM managers are the ones tasked with connecting teams and improving coordination between them. We are not a DOT company; we don’t do bridges, we don’t do highways. BIM Managers have evolved from the old-school CAD manager.

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Revit OpEd: DWG Files and Funky Snapping

Revit OpEd

The other issue is when the data in the CAD file is small enough in extents but really far away from the files origin, according to the WCS which is all Revit really pays any attention to. This manifests itself in snap icons that appear to miss the element we are attempting to reference in the CAD file. Yes, that's 69 million.

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Revit OpEd: Should I Use Revit for this Project?

Revit OpEd

Sure we benefit from the modelling effort in architecture and structure but we can still benefit from the effort without them. Why assume that there is no value in creating a model of the MEP scope of work even if the architect doesnt use Revit? Modeling a project reveals more than doing one in 2D. Nice insight Steve.

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Revit OpEd: How Many Worksets Do I Need?

Revit OpEd

The whole model is still there, just not visible, thatll provide some relief for performance sake. Linked CAD - Architecture. Linked CAD - Mechanical Contractor. Linked CAD (etc. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. Contact Me: steve at aecadvantage dot com. Linked Files - Structure (Revit).

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

This equipment is typically found in computer rooms, but may also be found in special purpose rooms such as CAD rooms or laboratories. EPA/DOT approved refrigerant storage tanks. EPA/DOT approved refrigerant storage tanks. EPA/DOT approved refrigerant storage tanks. EPA/DOT approved refrigerant storage tanks.