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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. It can improve speed and accuracy, increase efficiency, and set up an overall plan for construction phases. Level 0 : Level 0 entails basically no collaboration, and only 2D CAD drafting is used. BIM Execution Plan.

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BIM for FM

Job Order Contracting

Distribution and sharing of information by the Facilities Management Team is crucial to achieving cost efficient and high performing facilities, however, 3-D BIM visualization and modeling software is generally very sophisticated, relatively expensive, and very complex. info@4BT.US. [1]

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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

Subing out the Model How Subcontractors are forging a new functionality with BIM. A debate is raging as to who should have access to the Model and where contractors and subcontractors can add value to the BIM process. This course will benefit design and construction professionals involved in all phases of the project life cycle.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. The Planning Committee Meeting is members-only. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. The Planning Committee Meeting is members-only. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2. See more, plan better: thanks to Augmented Reality 9. Take-off: during planning, controlling and commercialization – with drones 10. Building planning: digital for optimized workflow New interfaces open up further synergies. And what does that mean for you?