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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. The project information model refers to the design and construction stage. Life-Cycle Assessment. Communication is done via paper and basic prints.

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BIM Objects, Data, and Information – More than a 3D Pretty Picture – Soooo Much More!

Building Information Management

At present, the NBS National BIM Library objects are classified using both the draft Uniclass 2 Work result code and the System name to give a deeper link between the object and specification. A reference to the object for the user if one or more is used with the project. ‘A new generation of specifiers is being empowered by BIM.

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European Facility Management Data Standard – EN 15221 – 3

Building Information Management

This draft European standard gives relevant terms and definitions in the area of Facility Management. Normative references. Various standards are in place and evolving. Here’s a quick view of FM data standards for Europe. E N 15221-1: Facility Management – Part 1: Terms and Definitions Version EN 15221-1:2006.

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LEED v4.1 Announced by USGBC at Greenbuild

Green Building Law Update

can be accomplished on this short timeline because it is being tasked to the same leadership and team that drafted v4. That work, including highlighting those credits that were little achieved, which is the basis of the changes that will be LEED v4.1, The largest number of changes will be in the Materials And Resources category.

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Construction Arbitration

Constructlaw

The Project Nearly all construction arbitrations stem from the execution of a tangible piece of work, often referred to as the project. As a result, and often depending on the nature of a project, some subcontractors play outsized roles during the life cycle of a particular project. Design architects and engineers.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

01 42 00 References. 01 42 19 Reference Standards. 01 90 00 Life Cycle Activities. Transportation Reference Markers. Modifications. 00 91 00 Precontract Revisions. 00 91 13 Addenda. 00 91 16 Bid Revisions. 00 91 19 Proposal Revisions. 00 93 00 Record Clarifications and Proposals. 00 93 53 Record Proposal Requests.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

01 42 00 References. 01 42 19 Reference Standards. 01 90 00 Life Cycle Activities. Transportation Reference Markers. Modifications. 00 91 00 Precontract Revisions. 00 91 13 Addenda. 00 91 16 Bid Revisions. 00 91 19 Proposal Revisions. 00 93 00 Record Clarifications and Proposals. 00 93 53 Record Proposal Requests.