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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A BIM dimension refers to the different levels of information or data integration within a BIM model. Essentially, 3D BIM lets you create and visualize the building's design. It overlays scheduling information into the model, allowing users to visualize the construction sequence and plan the project more effectively.

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Site implementation and assessment of lean construction techniques

Lets Build

Sort, set in order, shine, standardise, and sustainreferred to as 5S—is at the core of every lean building technique. It’s also the step where most organisations fail: It’s easy to create new procedures and tell everyone to follow them, but the challenge comes from instilling the discipline to sustain them.

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BIM based visual estimation with Quantity takeoff Software

Construction Cost Estimating

Quantities that have already included the estimate are represented by a dollar sign, and all the cost items are verified visually in the estimate with colors in the 3D view at any point. One is able to mark up and round-trip comments with incorporated, redlining tools, and visually cross-reference individual objects and items.

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BIM based visual estimation with Quantity takeoff Software

Construction Cost Estimating

Quantities that have already included the estimate are represented by a $ sign, and all the cost items are verified visually in the estimate with colors in the 3D view at any point and keep away from over- or under-estimating.

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Avoiding galvanic corrosion with dissimilar metals

Construction Specifier

Mixing and matching these metals to achieve a unique combination of colors, textures, patinas, and sheens Can add further visual appeal, but such artistic choices require careful consideration when constructing sustainable and low-maintenance exterior structures to last generations.

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5 criteria to optimize medical office design

BD+C

High-back lounges that provide a level of visual screening can also help. This could be an indoor space, an outdoor balcony, or a garden area; however, it must be a restricted badge-access area separate from patients, ideally with a visual disconnect from clinical spaces.

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Natural Architecture in India

Natural Building

A rchitect Vinu Daniel of Wallmakers is focused primarily on sustainability. This earned us the name Wallmakers, as a sarcastic reference to our work!” The ancient Egyptian technique of making arches and vaults, referred to as the Nubian technology, was used here.”. He met the legendary Laurie Baker while studying architecture.