Building information modeling for infrastructure: An engineer's perspective
Construction Dive
MAY 19, 2020
Dive deeper into the transportation asset life cycle with Building Information Modeling (BIM) for infrastructure.
Building Information Modeling for Infrastructure: An Engineer’s Perspective
ENR Construction
MAY 1, 2022
There have been tens of thousands of blogs over the years about Building Information Modeling (BIM). If we count other communication venues, the number is in the hundreds of thousands, if not millions.
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Unlocking Multiple Benefits with One BIM Model: A Civil Contractor's Story
BD+C
JUNE 15, 2023
Unlocking Multiple Benefits with One BIM Model: A Civil Contractor's Story 1 kcichowicz Thu, 06/15/2023 - 13:51 Customer Profile: Duna Aszfalt Zrt is one of Hungary's biggest local contractors, with around 1600 employees.
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FACT CHECK: LEAN Construction and BIM are not the same
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 10, 2023
BIM , Building Information Modeling, is the digitalization and 3D rendering of buildings or other forms of physical infrastructure. It’s really that simple. Learn more? contact-form] The post FACT CHECK: LEAN Construction and BIM are not the same appeared first on 4BT.
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Job Order Contracting Information
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 7, 2017
Job order contracting information is key to improving construction productivity. Related Resources: ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405. public contracts.
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New Model-Based Workflows, Reality Capture and Extended File Support in Autodesk Construction Cloud Make BIM More Valuable to Construction Teams
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Project stakeholders can now access critical model data with fewer steps; powerful new features provide greater control over cost and schedule management. The model is a great source of truth during design and planning, but data isn’t easily transferred to construction teams during the build phase of a project. New Orleans, LA.,
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Federal Infrastructure Bill Paves the Way Toward More Transportation Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships
Constructlaw
MARCH 29, 2023
trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is poised to change how the United States views and implements public-private partnerships (P3s). The P3 model is not the best model for every project. infrastructure to crumble again due to the lack of insufficient funding. And because Congress does not want U.S.
BIM Guide for Owners – Building Information Management, Model, Modeling
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
Building Information Management, Model and Modeling. effectively developing an asset lifecycle process and model from conception to final retirement. effectively developing an asset lifecycle process and model from conception to final retirement. B IM / BIM 3.
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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 20, 2023
Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective. The reliance on outdated information (more the three month old) can introduce significant error. Primary data sources should be used whenever possible.
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Asset Life-cycle Model, Asset Information Model, and Why BIM Won’t Work
Building Information Management
JULY 11, 2016
Furthermore, there are critical life-safety and security issues associated with our crumbling and mismanaged physical infrastructure. The fact that BIM is a failure is sad because the world desperately needs to get a grip on how to manage its limited economic and environment resources and built structures are significant in that process.
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Asset Competency Model & Efficient Facility Management #101
Building Information Management
JUNE 29, 2016
Asset Competency Model & Efficient Facility Management #101. Until Owners understand and are capable of organizational wide deployment of ASSET COMPETENCY MODELS, productivity across the AEC and Facility Management sector will remain poor. What is an ASSET COMPETENCY MODEL? Driving Positive OUTCOMES. Building RELATIONSHIPS.
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Enhance Your Mobile Tech Strategy with the ACC App (Previously PlanGrid Build)Â
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 15, 2023
The ACC mobile app houses all project information across many of Autodesk Construction Cloud suite of products, including: Autodesk Build Autodesk Docs Autodesk BIM Collaborate Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro PlanGrid This tightly integrated mobile solution lets you view your most up-to-date BIM models and 2D sheets for projects.
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Construction Cost Knowledge Management
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Information must be presented in plain English, using industry standard terms and definitions, and organized in a standard data format (CSI Masterformat). The use of national average cost databases and/or location factors, or parametric cost models are insufficient. Owners must provide leadership… Create the right culture.
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BIM ( Building Information Modeling ), Cloud-computing, Changement Management, and Architecture, Engineering, and Construction – III
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 16, 2012
Information drives cost savings and higher efficiency. How and when we access information will forever alter day-to-day and strategic business practices for Owners, AEs, Contractors, SubContractors, Business Product Manufacturers, Building Users, Oversight Groups, and the Community. Building Information Modeling Framework.
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BIM (Building Information Management, Modeling, Model) vs. EVM (Earned Value Managment) vs. TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
A complete ontology for each sector (built infrastructure, products, etc.). Uncategorized 2014 benchmarks Best Practices BIM building information management Earned Value Managment EVM metrics Model Modeling STRATEGY TCO total cost of ownership' For example… And a rich listing of metrics.
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The History & Evolution of BIM: How Far We’ve Come
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a concept reaching near ubiquity in the construction industry, with organizations like the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)promoting the use of BIM for Infrastructure and BIM for Bridges to their member agencies.
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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: A Pivotal Moment for Water Public-Private Partnerships in the United States
Constructlaw
MAY 30, 2023
Introduction America’s water infrastructure has long faced a critical need for funding and modernization. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, there is a $105 billion funding gap for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projected over the next two decades. [1] billion to the U.S. billion to the U.S. Indeed, $1.5
Oil and Gas Digital Twin Technology and Generative AI
Safety Services Company
MAY 31, 2024
A Digital Twin is a constantly evolving data-driven model that mirrors its real-world counterpart in real time. For example, imagine a virtual oil rig, constantly updated with information on pressure, temperature, and equipment wear. This includes text, code, images, and even 3D models, such as the one below.
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How is artificial intelligence impacting data center design?
BD+C
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Data Centers Modular Building Engineers Architects HVAC Data centers stand as the modern equivalent of libraries, silently housing vast stores of information that power our interconnected world. It then applies this knowledge to situations the model hasn’t seen before.
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2020 – Improving Facilities Operations & Maintenance Outcomes
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Build preeminent performance improvement capabilities driven by information and shared knowledge. Unfortunately facilities/physical infrastructure goals and objectives are rarely well defined and documented in quantitative form. Clear, well-communicated goals and objectives are critical. Via Four BT, LLC – Learn more?
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BOARDROOM BIM – Is Building Information Modeling Relevant to C-level Executives?
Building Information Management
JULY 10, 2012
From a financial perspective, facilities and infrastructure are second only to personnel in terms of bottom line costs. Many individuals associate BIM with 3D modeling and construction, vs. “true BIM”, the total cost of ownership management of the built environment. Climate change is real, no debate left… period.
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BOARDROOM BIM – Is Building Information Modeling Relevant to C-level Executives?
Building Information Management
JULY 10, 2012
From a financial perspective, facilities and infrastructure are second only to personnel in terms of bottom line costs. Many individuals associate BIM with 3D modeling and construction, vs. “true BIM”, the total cost of ownership management of the built environment. Climate change is real, no debate left… period.
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FREE Cloud-based Construction Collaboration Tool
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 26, 2017
Reduce costs and improve efficiency for buildings and infrastructure projects by consolidating and seamlessly exchanging information throughout the design, procure, build, and operations life-cycle. Information can be contained within 2D drawings, specifications, documents, and Building Information Models (BIM).
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Mortenson Highlights BIM for Road Construction and Infrastructure Project
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Call it Building Information Modeling for horizontal construction. Call it 4D modeling for infrastructure projects. " Whatever you want to call it, you will want to see this Autodesk video about Mortenson Construction that highlights the advantages of BIM for road construction and other infrastructure projects.
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What Do Roman England and Construction Technology Have in Common?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 8, 2022
In fact, much of the modern infrastructure we see in the world today wouldn’t exist if it were not for the Romans. From ancient ruins to modern infrastructure. Interestingly, this is happening more and more as we embark on the game-changing infrastructure projects of our time. Time for disruption.
The first step to sustainable transportation
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 30, 2022
The result, a report created in an industry-first partnership between the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) and Roads Australia (RA) collaborating with members and domain experts in the sector. As a result, whole of life planning of an infrastructure asset is critical.
Everything you need for building and project management
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 28, 2018
Building Explorer allows you to rapidly locate your property using Google Maps and immediately access all the information and documentation that you need. Building Information Modeling. View and analyse data from BIM models (RVT and IFC formats) directly from your browser without the need to purchase expensive software.
Meet the Insider: Khalil Shaiful, Deputy Director, Group Level at Boustead Projects Singapore
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 9, 2023
My expertise lies in leveraging exponential technologies, such as building information modeling (BIM), virtual design and construction (VDC), integrated digital delivery (IDD), artificial intelligence (AI), big data, data analytics, immersive reality, and augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).
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Crown Estate launches net zero housing projects
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 1, 2023
The Crown Estate is seeking partners for the pilot projects and will look to test different models for project delivery, including through incentives for achieving environmental and financial outcomes. At Knutsford, there is an additional challenge of delivering low carbon road infrastructure.
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Construction Project Management
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 20, 2017
The ability to share and edit current common actionable information provides major benefits. Cloud Construction Project Management Solutions allow enables teams to collaborate more quickly and efficiently by providing appropriate access to current and actionable information.
Autodesk University 2023: Top Sessions for BIM and VDC Teams
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
CS602212 | How Location Amplifies the Value of Your BIM in Construction and Operation Our panel discussion will be on the design-build process and how geographic information system (GIS) solutions improve project delivery. Next, the model will be exported back to REVIT. CS600931 | Why Is BIM Inefficient?
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An Employee Centric Digital Transformation Journey with SBE
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 19, 2023
The company focuses on five specialities: port, river and hydraulic engineering civil engineering and infrastructure urbanism and landscaping design industrial constructions electro-mechanical installations. SBE transitioned their approach to focus on BIM, recognising the need for holistic information management.
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3 ways computational tools empower better decision-making
BD+C
MAY 8, 2023
3 ways computational tools empower better decision-making 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/08/2023 - 09:01 BIM and Information Technology NBBJ explores three opportunities for the use of computational tools in urban planning projects. Example: The Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Knoxville, Tenn.—the
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International design firm RKD uses Autodesk Construction Cloud to Drive Innovation, Harness Collaboration, and Adapt Agile Workflows
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 26, 2022
RKD’s project typologies include data centres, mission-critical infrastructure, pharmaceutical facilities, commercial offices, residential and mixed-use development, healthcare, and higher education buildings. By moving its models to the cloud using BIM 360, RKD increased productivity by 4% across its project teams.
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Enabling real-time collaboration in Egyptian construction
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 25, 2023
Not only that, but the fact that there are no conflicts between different versions being worked on by different teams also saves huge amounts of time, stress and rework, says Ahmed Nafea, Building Information Modelling (BIM) manager in Polar Management, the project management arm of Redcon. It worked well once we had that.
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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2024
Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Highlight the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM), drones for surveying, and other innovative tools. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety.
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Harnessing Data and Technology to Improve Patient Experience in Milton Keynes
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 6, 2022
The Trust are continuously improving their facilities across the site for staff and patients with the NHP team helping to drive the delivery of MKUH’s estates and infrastructure strategy. Developing a data strategy with Building Information Modelling (BIM). Addressing information gaps.
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Creating a Digital Copy of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 25, 2022
We struggled ensuring we had the latest and most up-to-date information. When Peter began a university degree to learn more about Building Information Modelling (BIM) some three years ago, the future became clearer. Accessible Data equals more Informed Decisions. One Central Source of Truth.
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An Invisible Revolution: How Leading Construction Firms Are Rethinking Construction as a Business
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 26, 2023
They try to diversify their activities through new business models. Secondly, they understand they need to transform their organizations profoundly. With a strong presence in over 20 countries, Ferrovial is known for its expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, such as airports, highways, and railways.
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New Autodesk software allows visualization of more realistic bridge concepts
BD+C
APRIL 2, 2014
Autodesk has announced the Autodesk 2015 software portfolio of design, engineering, and construction solutions to help drive a global transformation to Building Information Modeling (BIM). Body Image: read more.
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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started
Construction Marketing
AUGUST 3, 2022
Even infrastructure projects like roads and sewers. Heavy construction refers to megaprojects that are oftentimes infrastructure-focused, like dams or flood control systems and facilities. This is the most common form of construction business model as it allows stakeholders to search for the lowest prices.
Playing with fire – the high risk of forcing uncontrolled BIM to vital infrastructural and other important assets
DebunkTheBIM
JANUARY 1, 2017
According to the shiny suits, BIM is not only supposed to save a lot of money on these undertakings (remember: clash detection) but also bring ALL sub-contractors to create a singing dancing (anything up to 7D) coordinated digital model.
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Trimble Acquires Vianova Systems
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
Trimble acquired Vianova Systems AS, a Norwegian company specializing in Building Information Modeling (BIM) software for infrastructure design software solutions across the European region. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 8, 2017
Creating an open information environment. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405. Alignment of risk and reward with a party’s ability to control risk.
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