DebunkTheBIM

JUNE 7, 2011

But the consultants insist everything was done in 2D. I could ‘sense’ the model in there, the moment I put my hands on the drawings. The third time in recent months, I knew the consultants used a model. Recently I was working on a reasonably large project. The only question was, how far did they take it?

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Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The business models, though, are of two forms — it’s either design, bid, build where the project owner chooses a contractor after the design phase or design-build where both design and construction phases are done by one contractor. Has the selection of architectural, engineering, and other required consultants been managed?

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 10, 2020

At its premise is the idea, that following semi-independent work done by many consultants (in model-base or otherwise) an automated procedure identifies the clashes of spatially conflicting elements and highlights them. There are no fully designed/modelled projects that can be effective clash-detected. And it doesn’t.

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DebunkTheBIM

MAY 5, 2011

Modelling to interpret IFC drawings and to aid coordination prior to construction is the ‘fruit that hangs’ even lower than clash detection: I have been thinking since yesterday if I should pre-empt likely comments on my column post – or column-column and explain myself further.(I

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Model validation through scheduling. You need to be smarter to document buildings in 2D. at 7:04 AM.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Answer: Building Information Modelling, also known as BIM. As Geoffrey Jennings, Director at the global BIM consultancy firm BIModular, points out , "Most disciplines now utilize BIM in their design process. have adopted BIM, and over 30% of small firms use it for some modeling and documentation." With the U.S.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2024

By 2007, I was introduced to BIM and started to prefer 3D modelling over 2D. We have our sustainability consultants who open our eyes to sustainable ways of design that architects usually overlook. Today, we store all of our documents in the cloud. Tell me a little about your career journey and what you specialise in.

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Stok

MAY 23, 2023

Let’s dig into the m a bit further. #1: Energy Model. A whole-building energy model using DOE-approved software must be either created for the building or updated from an existing model that was created for the building department or LEED submittal. The applicable ASHRAE 90.1 2: Inspection. if applicable) #4: Certification.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

There is never enough time for designers to create a complete, well-coordinated set of documents that developers and builders can rely on. This means having participation from all parties—including the GC, architect, consultants, AND subcontractors. How does technology help you overcome those challenges?

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2016

That said proper and well-defined relationships must be established, documented, and maintained from the day one, and a competent Owner with good leadership skills plays a vital role. In some cases, consultants are hired to assist in managing a Job Order Contract. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management.

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DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 19, 2019

The new generation of 20 somethings (and younger) in training or about to enter the AEC, are taught that documenting building is about creating drawings. 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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

Guest post by Kevin Sullivan of BRAYN Consulting LLC. I am a partner and the director of construction and real estate at BRAYN Consulting LLC , a specialty tax services company that works with architects, engineers and contractors in obtaining tax credits and incentives, such as 179D. LEED AP with BRAYN Consulting.

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cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. It is a legally binding document that the groups agree to at the start of a project and are held accountable to throughout. The contract is typically governed by the prime consultant.

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Carol Hagen

JANUARY 8, 2014

They asked me to give them an overview of what Enterprise Content Management (ECM) was and what technology construction firms were using to manage their documents. If you have an ECM system in place prior to litigation you’ll save money in the gathering phase and can produce native documents and metadata if necessary.

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Documentation Construction Mobility Project Management 120

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Use BIM and Virtual Design and Construction With features like clash detection, built in scheduling and cost modeling, BIM and VDC offers plenty of opportunity to detect possible issues before wasting money and time. Besides developing skilled laborers, how else can we attempt to lessen the effect of rework on our jobs?

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DebunkTheBIM

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Should documentation that is based on a coordinated 3D digital model be charged at a higher price than straight CAD-ed one is? For example, an international consultancy I’ve been working with for a while now (7000+ people employed worldwide) likes to claim to be at the forefront of BIM application within its core services.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2022

Building information modeling (BIM) is set to change all that, its revolutionary goal since the 1970s when it was first proposed. How can universal access to model viewing change the process? Our teams use the BIM models for collaboration and communication. We use BIM models for collaboration between disciplines.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome. CHANGE MANAGEMENT.

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Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

DebunkTheBIM

MAY 11, 2011

* Design normally happens behind ‘closed doors’, even if regular client/consultant meetings are held. This back-of-BOH, the workshop where designs are created and documented tends to be technologically advanced with up-to-date software to suit the needs of the information creators and capturers.

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Modeling CAD Documentation Housing 48

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2017

Defined workflow and associated document packages. Contract documents are developed. Mutual Benefit: All members will benefit and use innovative business models to support, rather than discourage, collaboration and efficiency. Formation of a LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) core group which includes stakeholders.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2021

Sales centers, models, and design studios were typically not open during evenings, and most—if not all—appointments with sales, design, construction, and warranty were only in-person during typical business hours. A Fresh Take on Model Homes. Most retailers would be out of business if their online product catalogs followed that model.

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DebunkTheBIM

MAY 18, 2018

They will be kitchen designers that will argue, that you should consider giving them a bit extra for your joinery to be documented in 3D. They might be specialist BIM consultants wanting your dollars to check on the design consultants work, or they may be QS’s claiming to calculate quantities better when paid for a BIM-enabled service.

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BIM Drawings Documentation Modeling 62

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Will the role grow and change in the future or will it disappear completely in favor of a new model? They see trends toward integrating information better, both with building information modeling (BIM) and drawings, and between teammates. How can we encourage other professionals to take an interest in the role?

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2017

Remember that a Job Order Contract can be designed, implemented, and managed by the Owner, a combination of an Owner and a JOC Consultant, or JOC task orders can be executed leveraging a Cooperatives. Job Order Contract Documents. Contact multiple JOC consultants and vendors. Here is a outline of a few items to be considered.

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Contract Life Cycle BIM Procurement 100

Construction Marketing Ideas

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Some provided their documentation in handwritten scrawl on estimate forms. Proposal quality documentation can reach incredible extremes if you have the resources to invest in sophisticated systems. Now, how important is the proposal documentation, however, in the real world? My advice here, however, is not carved in stone.

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DebunkTheBIM

MAY 10, 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, May 10, 2012. They are turning up en masse on consultants’ drawings these days! The weak link in AEC projects: consultants are lar.

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Drawings Consulting Modeling BIM 54

DebunkTheBIM

JULY 16, 2015

There’s been a great little ‘article’ circling the web recently, claiming ‘How Building Information Modeling Saved One University $10 Million’. If anything, a well applied BIM could ‘save’ funds for construction clients, contractors or consultants much higher than the 3% quoted here. And not that great at that, either.

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DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 24, 2013

They, being the CIC, the ‘architects’ of this document and its sisters, the various guides and ‘best practice’ manuals. For the overwhelming majority of consultants, this will not be a particular issue and no insurance market with whom we have spoken has given any indication that level 2 BIM gives rise to significant concerns.

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BIM Modeling Insurance CAD 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 10, 2023

This means that a significant number of construction firms still use 2D models and workflows for their construction projects. are recognized and documented in Autodesk Construction Cloud as well. China), how would Autodesk Construction Cloud help coordinate with local third-party consultants and address the language challenges?

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Autodesk Drawings Management Construction 52

Revit OpEd

AUGUST 30, 2011

From the site: Project Spark is a technology preview of a simplified 3D building information modeling (BIM) solution. Using Project Spark, building professionals can create designs efficiently with real-world building objects, produce more reliable documentation faster, and share files with consultants using Revit or AutoCAD-based products.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 13, 2023

The final assignment of this programme consists of modelling and documenting a house according to a chosen construction principle. In the programme, students work with modelling software from Autodesk, among others, and specifically the Autodesk AEC Collection which includes Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks and AutoCAD.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

This software can help in drafting & documenting, designing, visualizing & analyzing & so on. Software Required for 3d Modeling of Structure/Architecture. Utilized in most structural design consultancies and firms. #1b. Software Required for Drafting or Drawing. Primavera P6. Microsoft Project (MS Project).

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Software Software Engineering CAD 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Without a central repository for all project information, key data like photos and documents were stored on individual computers, making it difficult for collaborators to easily share and access information. We needed to transform to deliver value with collaborative, scalable processes.”

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Autodesk Docs serves as a centralised, cloud-based hub for team collaboration and document management. Importantly, BIMFIRE enables the easy integration of fire-specific parameters and can collaborate with other designs to create a comprehensive master fire information model.

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Autodesk Construction Safety Regulation 80

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Conceptual model of partnering and alliancing. Development of a practical model of partnering for construction. Social network model of construction.

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DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 24, 2012

In fact, it is viewed as a bit of a ‘dirty concept’ to expect instantaneous updating of all documents following a design change. Digital, ‘Model-based documentation’ is of course, the answer for those architects/engineers that DO want to improve their ‘response-time’ without compromising on quality or taking on additional risks.

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Engineering Travel Drawings CAD 62

Revit OpEd

JANUARY 4, 2014

He works hard to be a champion of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. He''s confident that you will be able to master the tools you''ll need to make Robot work for you.

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Autodesk Structural Engineering Revit BIM 78