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New Release: View and Extract Asset Info Directly from the ModelĀ 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The model is one of the best sources of truth for viewing equipment and system components that need to be installed in a construction project. This is because asset information originates during the design phase, when the model is first created. . Introducing model-based workflows in the Assets tool .

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BIM Dimensions 101: 3D, 4D, 5D,6D, 7D, 8D, & Beyond

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We don't always throw around the word "revolutionary," but building information modeling (BIM) has truly been that over the last few decades. It's a cloud-based model that brings together structured, multidisciplinary data to develop an intelligent model that represents an asset throughout its lifecycle. What is 4D BIM?:

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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. Data and documents are shared via a common data environment. Asset Information Model (AIM). The asset information model is a maintained information model used to manage, control, and operate a respective asset.

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Revit OpEd: Reference Plane IsReference Parameter

Revit OpEd

Reference Plane IsReference Parameter. This post reiterates concepts I wrote about many years ago, regarding the IsReference parameter assigned to Reference Planes. IsReference settings break down like this: Not a Reference - ignored by Revit in the project environment, still useful in a family to create "the bones".

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The Power of Augmented Reality (AR) in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

a piece of furniture or appliance) might look like in their own environment. AR refers to experiences and technologies that bring computer-generated objects into a physical environment, like augmented reality glasses for construction. In healthcare, AR is being used to visualize organs or simulate procedures. Key Takeaways.

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Smart Spaces for Smarter Working: Maximizing Workspace Flexibility with Lockers

BD+C

Well, it is not rocket science (unless you work at Lockheed Martin or SpaceX, then it probably is actually rocket science), the term refers to a flexible work model that supports a blend of in-office, remote, and on-the-go working. Understanding Hybrid Work What is hybrid work?

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Measurement Matters: A Model to Improve Construction Performance

Autodesk Construction Cloud

KPIs like these are referred to as lagging indicators ā€” they are a measurement of output and you canā€™t do anything about these metrics because they already happened. A Model to Improve Project Performance So how do you apply the ā€œleading vs laggingā€ mindset in construction? But these metrics are also flawed.