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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. Common Data Environment (CDE). Life-Cycle Assessment.

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BIM for FM

Job Order Contracting

Complex 3-D visualization type of software is SIMPLY NOT REQUIRED to practice efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. 4. LEAN construction delivery, common data environments, and open cloud-based technologies enable measurable gains in efficiency, cost-effectiveness, collaboration, and transparency.

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The Future Of Construction – BIM

Lets Build

CAD drawings are used during Level 0, but there is no sharing of the generated information models. A Common Data Environment (CDE) is used in this case. A Common Data Environment or CDE is an online shared repository where all the necessary project data are collected and managed. BIM Level 1 (Partial Collaboration).

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The “I” in BIM, OMNICLASS, and the Criticality of Getting it RIGHT…. Now!

Building Information Management

In order to efficiently manage the life-cycle of the build environment, robust process, terms, and decision support tools are required that deal with physical and functional conditions, costs, priorities, risks, etc. A life-cycle vs. first cost mentality/approach for planning, decision-making, and resource allocation.

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CAD Shack: Vote for Autodesk University Classes

CAD Shack

This course will benefit design and construction professionals involved in all phases of the project life cycle. Topics will include: communicating and collaborating on an IPD project, how to develop a cooperative working environment, modeling best practices, and how BIM is integral to making IPD successful. CAD Shack VIPs.

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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. Use of CAD. CAD Tools Used. This information model can be used to inform the decision-making process and answer questions throughout the entire project life-cycle. In the current commercial environment the ability to do more for less has been a considerable advantage.

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BIM – Building Information Management, PLM – Product Life Cycle Management, TCO – Total Cost of Ownership, Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment

Building Information Management

Building Information Modeling is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. In the manufacturing world, PLM, product lifecycle management (PLM) is the process of managing the entire life-cycle of a product from its conception, through design and manufacture, to service and disposal.