BIM & Beam

AUGUST 13, 2015

Engineering firm Melia Smith & Jones uses SOFiSTiK software for 3D rebar modelling in Autodesk Revit. Most engineers still produce classic 2D reinforcement drawings using programs such as AutoCAD ® combined with CADS RC. SOFiSTiK involves the annotation side when creating reinforcement drawings in Autodesk Revit.

Revit 40

Revit Autodesk AutoCAD Drawings 40

DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Digital Platform based Shop-drawing assessment Construction Information Management has been an interest of mine for a good 30 years. This is the case even in the majority of otherwise BIM-mandated projects, though a parallel, quasi-sophisticated modeling workflow may exist, for ‘show’.

Drawings 48

Drawings BIM Modeling Management 48

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Quantity take off procedure can be enhanced with BIM as estimate of the quantities are derived from BIM models and the model contains the information on all the objects in the building in addition to their dimensions. QTO can be organized to perform any size estimate and for checking a BIM model for precision.

Visualization 40

Visualization Estimating BIM Software 40

Cassell Construction Estimating

AUGUST 24, 2009

I’ve been asked by one of my industry software provider friends to write a piece on the current state of Building Information Modeling (BIM), as it relates to estimating in the here and now. The 3-D model can be rotated and viewed from any angle, including virtual walk-through capability. BIM is fully useful now. Why Design-Build?

Estimating 100

Estimating BIM Modeling Software 100

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 26, 2011

From all participants working in construction, steel manufacturers have managed to mimic manufacturing processes to highest degree.

BIM 48

BIM Drawings CAD Visualization 48

DebunkTheBIM

JUNE 2, 2017

In the past, I tried to use all sorts of parallels to explain this idea, from the ideas of visual skeletons, to coatracks fixed in space, but I still find myself meeting blank stares when I try sharing this as the ‘BIG secret’. And I mean, everything, getting IFC drawings, as-builts, shop-drawings, or magical, know it all 3-7D (+) models.

BIM 60

BIM Drawings Modeling DOT 60

Building Information Management

AUGUST 20, 2012

In the interim, BIM will be relegated to 3d visualization and an organic growth output of 2D CAD, vs. the process of efficiently managing the built environment supported by digital technology. The entire design and construction industry needs to rethink Lean in terms of overhauling entire project delivery models.

BIM 55

BIM Management Modeling Contract 55

DebunkTheBIM

JULY 3, 2017

Like, ‘BIM was so useful to reduce RFIs’ or ‘BIM was useful for clash-detection’ (my all-time favorite) or ‘it was so useful for our client to visualize the project’ etc. Getting the few modelers of the BIM Department to create PDFs. People tend to over use it to justify ‘playing with BIM’. I don’t know, but for an approach (science?)

BIM 60

BIM Environment Innovation IDEA 60

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Tom Gay manages worldwide CAD and GIS services, site plan documentation and engineering document management services for The Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global). David Quigley , East Coast CAD/CAM. .

BIM 45

BIM Conference Education CAD 45

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Tom Gay manages worldwide CAD and GIS services, site plan documentation and engineering document management services for The Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global). David Quigley , East Coast CAD/CAM. .

BIM 40

BIM Conference Education CAD 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2014

A multi-dimensional tool, Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves generating a visual model of the building which also manages data about it, at the design stage, throughout the construction phase and during its working life. What is BIM? Introduction. How does BIM work?

BIM 51

BIM Modeling Life Cycle Industrial 51

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 14, 2022

New business models. Traditional industry business models will shift towards data truly being valued as an asset- providing new service offerings and new business models for the industry and society.” – Adam Plunkett, Group Manager- Business Technology & Planning, John Holland. “In drywall, piping, ductwork, etc.)

Construction 111

Construction Industrial Management Innovation 111

Carol Hagen

JULY 26, 2012

Construction communication challenges often arise as preferred technologies (BIM, IPD, CAD) often leave non-techie types out of the conversation loop. Everyone in construction operations is visual and depends upon drawings, plans and models to convey ideas.

Innovation 146

Innovation Construction Documentation CAD 146

Revit OpEd

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

The fact that we can generate elevations and sections easily and that they are derived from the model without drawing them completely from scratch is wonderful. For example, a single panel door will not magically become a double panel door unless someone swaps a single for a double in the model. Schedules are never wrong!

Revit 55

Revit CAD Drawings Modeling 55

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Building Information Modeling is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Computer Aided Design (CAE) goes beyond CAD. BIM is NOT single large model across all life-cycle phase definitions. As such it multiple Activities, Business Processes, Competencies, and Technologies.

Life Cycle 45

Life Cycle BIM Management Environment 45

Pro Builder

AUGUST 6, 2021

Project support includes project budgeting assistance, spec editing, and customized model and incentive programs. This version also includes a graphic wall-definition interface, stepped rake wall creation, and Nest command for inserting reference drawings into floor plans. Click for more info. . . Click for more info. . .

Products 98

Products Electrical Design Chief Architect 98

Civil Engi

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

If the mm ruler app scale is visually shrunken/stretched. You can easily draw polygons and measure distances, perimeters, and areas over Google Maps. However, The payable features, Import and Export from/to text/zip file, Dxf (cad file) with Local Coordinate System. It adjusting the line limiters against the object.

Mobility 52

Mobility Engineering AutoCAD CAD 52

DebunkTheBIM

JULY 4, 2014

At the time they were advised by a particular software provider how to get into BIM and that quickly saw them part with enough cash to purchase a dozen of BIM-suites and train a matching dozen of BIM modellers by the same provider.

BIM 50

BIM Management Software Software 50

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Visually inspect for corrosion. Make a visual inspection of the flue and chimney, checking for obstructions. Visually inspect equipment to ensure structural integrity, check all mechanical connections and fasteners for tightness. Visually inspect equipment for body shearing or pinch points. Check bolt torque.

Inspections 100

Inspections Equipment Electrical Safety 100

CAD Shack

APRIL 27, 2006

Some of you may be too young to remember life before cable, but I bet most can remember a time when your choice of CAD technologies was limited to one. How many times have you heard draw it once? The minute you draw it twice in AutoCAD or ABS somebody changes one of two and now, there’s a disconnect. The President is on!

AutoCAD 40

AutoCAD Revit Drafting Drawings 40

Pro Builder

AUGUST 8, 2022

Each of the four new models is characterized by clean lines with organic or geometric influences, and all feature Icera’s high-performance technology and antimicrobial MicroGlaze finish. Shown: Watergen's latest model, Genny, comes with solar panels.) Low-maintenance and energy efficiency models provide long-term value.

Products 122

Products Design Electrical Georgia 122

Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

The project proposes sustainable solutions for Detroit’s 48204 ZIP code • Led the initiative to transition from CAD to BIM construction documentation and introduced several technical innovations to streamline operations • Created a custom BIM content library with hundreds of host components and subcomponents. . Scott Strayer, 37 .

Industrial 98

Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98