DebunkTheBIM
JANUARY 16, 2013
Still, that has not deterred me to consistently use the colour ‘red’ on my construction models as a warning sign, highlighting that an element is either under-defined or wrongly defined by the design consultants or others in charge of it.
DebunkTheBIM
JULY 26, 2012
Rebranding an architectural/engineering modelling program (ArchiCAD, Microstation, Revit or other) into one focused for the contractor-end of the AEC. As in, not just view, or re-purpose information provided by design consultants. It can’t really be that hard.
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DebunkTheBIM
MAY 25, 2011
Go into any architectural consultancy employing people from different parts of the world and soon you’ll find two of them arguing about the way hinging of doors must be represented on drawings. Cadimage, the NZ Archicad-tool-developer is wisely catering for all tastes in their Doorbuilder. and indicate the opening of the door.
DebunkTheBIM
MAY 24, 2012
Pristine even, no evil promoters have managed to crack into the company’s MS Office or Outlook, nor GS’s Archicad/ Autodesk’s Revit. The weak link in AEC projects: consultants are lar. Thankfully my work environment is safe. Sometime, I wish they had. A bit more of a balance would be nice. Who needs BIM flowcharts?
Revit OpEd
MARCH 15, 2012
In my travels working as a consultant I've been part of more than a few conversations debating using Revit or even the broader notion of BIM (Building Information Modelling). Consider that Archicad would love it if we all woke up tomorrow and gave them credit for doing it all years earlier. Any reply that starts with "Yeah, but."
Building Information Management
JUNE 6, 2013
Following a period of industry consultation, Uniclass 2 is now being finalized for publication during 2013. The NBS National BIM Library contains a number of objects that connect at a ‘product’ level (e.g. hand driers, baths, individual doorsets) while others work at a ‘system’ level (e.g.
DebunkTheBIM
JANUARY 14, 2012
The clandestine practice of consultants modelling. According to Brendan. ‘The battered BIMmer’s syndrome’ $aving with BIM (‘What is this BIM of yours going. The Abu Dhabi Municipality is asking for CAD files.A brave manager would recommend anything but Re. To lose a face and save an industry. Best bang for your bucks.
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