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What You Should Know About CNC Machining

Construction Marketing

The CAD Model Designing Process. The CNC machining process starts with creating a 2D or 3D CAD design. Once the CAD design is completed, the designer exports it to a CNC-compatible file format such as IGES or STEP. . Once these codes are written and loaded into a CNC machine, the code will do most of the work. .

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6 Barriers to BIM Adoption in the Housing Industry

Pro Builder

Building information modeling has the potential to modernize the housing industry, but residential and low-rise multifamily housing developers face barriers to its adoption. Building information modeling (BIM) is a digital approach to designing buildings using computer-aided tools. 6 Barriers to BIM Adoption in the Housing Industry.

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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. 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. Asset Information Model (AIM). RACI Indicator.

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Civil Engineering Software | List of Civil Engineering Software | List of Engineering Software

CivilJungle

Software Required for 3d Modeling of Structure/Architecture. SketchUp, hitherto Google Sketchup, is a 3D modeling program for a good range of drawing applications like architectural, interior design, architecture, civil and mechanical engineering, film, and computer game design. #1c. Software Required for Drafting or Drawing.

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An Ode to ArchiCAD…or…can we call it something else?

DebunkTheBIM

Not even 30 years ago when I first started associating with it, even though at the time both the Arch part and the CAD part were positive terms. But while I’m happy to drive a second-hand Jap-car to roll into work, I hate waiting for a Joe-average model to even open on my computer when using Revit. Just did not have the right ring.

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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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BIM is dead, please do not resuscitate!

DebunkTheBIM

Or even if such programs exist and students are let loose to model, render and animate to their heart content, once they enter the industry, they get quickly shown the ‘real’ ropes. A good modeller will have plenty of opportunities to model, but rule number one is, that the ‘drawings’ are priority, what consultancies get paid for.

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