CAD Shack

MAY 19, 2010

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. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. at 9:35 PM.

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

It provides a credible picture of present day attitudes and progress made towards Building Information Modelling (BIM) in New Zealand.” In the executive summary, the first question is interesting, even more the way the results are presented. Note the words ‘on behalf’ and ‘credible’. Then, look at the chart itself!

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DebunkTheBIM

JULY 31, 2011

Can you relate to the sentence:" we'll give you CAD files so that SHOULD reduce your work by half"? It used to be present when flatCAD drawings were the norm. Savy CAD managers learned to deal with these issues and many company manuals had systems and processes in place. Roll in model based building information!

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DebunkTheBIM

AUGUST 23, 2011

I like bringing 2D drawings (in fact that is what they are) into an accurately defined 3D space where I then model over. I combine these with ready-made objects, often originated in non-AEC native authoring packages and I like to keep their intelligence intact.

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Revit OpEd

AUGUST 26, 2013

When we create a new drafting view we are presented with an empty view. If we import a simple CAD file that has some lines that define where the 0,0,0 origin is we''ll find out exactly where the origin is in the drafting view (use Auto-Origin to Origin). It just seems inconsistent with the best practice expectations for model views.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 16, 2015

3D Structural Modeling Software – 3D+: It is autoCAD based pareametic modeling and analysis. AutoTURN – It is actually CAD-based software. AutoTURN Aircraft – It is also a CAD-based software simulation tool used to assess aircraft. ParkCAD – It is the CAD-based software for generating conceptual parking lot designs.

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DebunkTheBIM

MAY 8, 2011

Enabling meaningful access to model data outside of native CAD platforms has been neglected by software developers and data originators for a long time. This disrespect for the building owner shows up in how buildings are presented in 3D. pictures shown are not all of viewers, building not dressed-up, the raw model captured)

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Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 13, 2012

Moawia Abdelkarim, of DPR’s Construction Technology and Innovation Team: “goal: walk the job with a model, status progress, calc & generate billings, measure and manage productivity to job goals”…(all in one automated step). Delivery something amazing, that solves CUSTOMER’S exact needs.

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Carol Hagen

JANUARY 10, 2012

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become an industry standard on complex construction projects. As more Construction owners reap the benefits of BIM, more projects add a modeling component. Then you can mold your own model of a BIM professional without any “bad habit” baggage.

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DebunkTheBIM

DECEMBER 17, 2017

Just because I do not enjoy modeling with Revit, I can keep an eye on what is happening in the industry, especially while the authors of my tool of choice are merrily basking in their achievements having ‘invented’ the ‘Year of the stair’. Last week I went to an Autodesk Event. Please correct me if I am wrong). And it kind of gets worse.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Trimble Connect contains synchronized information for each one across the DBO continuum, making the process easy for integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D and 2D models through the Web, making the coordination better amongst isolated offices and teams, and minimizing costs for software and training.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Yet, the capability is NOT present at this time. Here’s a short list of what is holding us back. Here’s some related work on the Government side: A National Building Information Model Standard Project Fact Sheet Inter-agency Federal Asset Classification Team.

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DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 20, 2012

Instead, I operate daily in environments where ‘modelling for interpretation’ is considered to be a dirty concept. Instead, I operate daily in environments where ‘modelling for interpretation’ is considered to be a dirty concept. The Abu Dhabi Municipality is asking for CAD files.A ► 2011.

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DebunkTheBIM

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

I observed a phenomena: over the years the number of users of 3D (model) based software in AEC has raised dramatically while their average skill level dropped tragically. Archicad did it for an entire decade through the nineties; Presently, both packages and many more are all plodding along route 2.

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

This is the case even in the majority of otherwise BIM-mandated projects, though a parallel, quasi-sophisticated modeling workflow may exist, for ‘show’. The assessment team (appointed by the client) is expanded from the usual cocktail of specialist-engineers with a new position, that of the Virtual Assessment Model Manager.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

The estimators can now transform images to CAD linework acclerating the process of making this image data useful. This CAD-based project-estimating and modeling software is compatible with AutoCAD® 2012 and IntelliCAD® 7.0 The contractors now get the ability to speed up converting design files.

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DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 6, 2017

‘What is BIM?’ – is probably the most off-putting intro question to anyone listening to a BIM presentation that a speaker can pull up, yet it comes up time after time at BIM conferences and lectures. CAD managers taunted us for file sizes and line types and fonts and RAM. I did, anyway.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 17, 2022

I worked my way up quickly to a manager position where I lead CAD and information management, and while I was there, I handled some large projects such as Blackfriars Bridge in London and London Bridge Station. The team there was very collaborative and it was under the alliance commercial model. .

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 17, 2020

it can also go into considerable depth, including design illustrations, indicative plans, sections and elevations and 3D Models of a development approach. ”. Installation drawings present the information needed by trades to install part of the works. #15. Today the vast majority of technical drawings of all kinds are made using CAD.

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DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 26, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, January 26, 2012. The Abu Dhabi Municipality is asking for CAD files.A The clandestine practice of consultants modelling.

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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.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, is where the latest progress will be presented and the course of information exchange development will be set for the year. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Ivana shares how Mace saved 50% of their time spent on coordination and reporting by using BIM 360 Document Management and Model Coordination. Background into integrated methodologies for tracking changes and model coordination review. How to overcome internal resistance around using 3D models for quantity takeoff.

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Revit Beginners

MARCH 21, 2007

Take a look around and youll find that Revit model data is being exported to other applications for many uses. Here is a short list of uses for which Revit model data is being exported. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Evolution News. David Duarte. at 12:20 AM. Labels: API , Applications , Practice.

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CAD Shack

JANUARY 14, 2013

Yeah, Dave presents an option for creating plumbing systems in Revit MEP in a multi-model workflow process without disrupting that process between the architect and the plumbing engineer/designer. Dave Benscoter !

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, is where the latest progress will be presented and the course of information exchange development will be set for the year. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 20, 2020

After a round of nominations, the stage has been set for the 6th annual Best Construction Podcast Competition presented by Construction Junkie. Eddie and Tyler currently run a Building Information Modeling (BIM) company called ABSI and bring their rich industry knowledge and friendly personalities to the show each week.

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Revit Beginners

MARCH 23, 2007

In an Architectural Record article " Getting on Board with Building Information Modeling " Larry Flynn describes a Data Manager as someone "responsible for coordinating the various computer files and models that are integrated into a BIM." In our office Data Managers are starting to inspect models for proper construction.

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Revit Beginners

DECEMBER 4, 2006

The Building Information Modelling/Management concept (its past, present, and likely future). And unique modelling, documenting, and implimenting methods utilized by others in the Revit community. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD Beyond.

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DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 9, 2015

BIM has traditionally been powered by the army of foot-soldiers, ex CAD – often self-trained modellers and the occasional top level smart thinker, but the middle benches have been generally ‘BIM free’ for the last 2 decades. This should be a good sign. as opposed to a couple of ‘p’s, for example).

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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?

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Revit Beginners

OCTOBER 19, 2006

I just ran across this old post while searching for a way to upload Impression for a Presentation project Im doing in Architectural Drafting school. It loaded viewing the model from the bottom of the floor, under the building. It loaded viewing the model from the bottom of the floor, under the building. National CAD Standards.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Now, you have Revit power users who do a majority of what a BIM manager used to do 10 or 15 years ago, managing templates, setting up models, etc. Something I try to instill in my son is that if you put your head down, work hard, and are respectful, opportunities will present themselves. In the future, it should be the same for VDC.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 14, 2023

We also did this apprenticeship program with the high school students and presented it as, “Hey, there’s a lot of really viable paths into a good career in the construction world without college.” I’d done some very light Revit work in my high school CAD classes because that was when Revit 1.0

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 17, 2023

I have never previously designed large structures in CAD (Computer Aided Design); I've only designed small home gadgets and models with no particular use in mind. As I was designing, I realized I really do love using CAD more than I thought I did. I had very little intention of submitting my finished project.

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Construction Boston Autodesk Industrial 64

Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Mark Siever with ARCXL wrote to me recently to let me know that their business model has changed in a significant way. From their web site: snip ARCxl Revit® built free details have been created by architects to assist other architects using Autodesk Revit® for Building Information Modeling (BIM).

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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.

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