Trimble Rockies Campus project leverages BIM technology
Contractor Magazine
MAY 1, 2013
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Construction Marketing
APRIL 11, 2023
This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. Modern projects are incorporating building information management (BIM) software. All stakeholders have access to the same files, documents, drawing, and models. If not, now is the time to take the plunge.
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Learn What’s New in Revit 2019 for Structural Engineers and Detailers
BIM & Beam
APRIL 11, 2018
Having a more accurately defined design model in Revit also enables a better interoperability with Advance steel for steel detailing and fabrication. Documentation with steel details. Benefit: This feature allows you to deliver documentation which includes details and schedules for components of structural steel connections.
10 Best Places to Buy Custom Shade Sails
Construction Marketing
JULY 3, 2024
Like USA SHADE, Custom Shade Sails offers a diverse product range, including three fabric types and options for three to more than five corners. The manufacturer also provides extensive support documentation to help you find the ideal design for your project’s needs. Custom Shade Sails Custom Shade Sails is another reliable option.
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BIM for Reinforced Concrete – From Design to Detailing in One Model
BIM & Beam
AUGUST 1, 2018
This is the third blog post in a series that discusses the advantages of working on concrete projects in a BIM process for structural engineers. Segmentation is dictated by engineering, architectural, or fabrication requirements, and its reinforcement is determined by the structural engineer. Take, for example, a precast concrete wall.
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 29, 2012
The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Building Information Modeling (BIM) is no different. Before jumping into BIM with both feet, let’s work on some fundamentals. BIM changes that and even more. BIM is also a process. Home » Blogs.
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BIM to Fabrication for Timber Prefab
BIM & Beam
DECEMBER 1, 2015
We see engineers and builders using #StrucSoft #MWF for Revit to generate BIM-based structural analysis, design and detailing documentation and CNC files that drive #Howick machines. . An example of this is already happening in timber panelized construction.
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BIM at LOD400: Why Level of Development 400 matters for design and virtual construction
BD+C
MARCH 11, 2024
Stephen Blumenbaum, PE, SE, Walter P Moore Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners AEC Tech BIM and Information Technology Building Tech Structural Materials Steel Buildings Today’s fast-paced world of design and construction is fractured.
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BIM for Reinforced Concrete – Rebar clash prevention
BIM & Beam
OCTOBER 13, 2017
This article is the continuation of a conversation that I started with the blog post depicting the value of BIM for Concrete and continued with from 2D to 3D with rebar detailing. There are several enablers helping rebar detailers be successful and deliver clean and precise instructions for rebar fabricators and installers.
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The Value of NBIMS = The Value of BIM?
Building Information Management
JUNE 18, 2013
The primary focus of the NBIMS-US™ is to provide open standards to transform the currently inefficient and ineffective life-cycle management of the built environment… Is this not the same value provided by BIM? Identify specific reference standards that are used for BIM. Building Owner Perspective. Contractor Perspective.
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45 BIM Guide for Owners – Building Information Management, Model, Modeling
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
BIM Planning Guide for Facility Owners”. B IM / BIM 3. The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc.–effectively June, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA.
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How the Brits View BIM – Buildling Information Modelling
Building Information Management
JUNE 5, 2014
What is BIM? A multi-dimensional tool, Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves generating a visual model of the building which also manages data about it, at the design stage, throughout the construction phase and during its working life. NBS National BIM Report 2013. Introduction. Download report. IFC/COBie Report 2012.
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BIM Level of Development Specification – LOD
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
The Level of Development (LOD) Specification as created and presented by BIMForum.org ” is a reference that enables practitioners in the AEC Industry to specify and articulate a high level of clarity the content and reliability of Building Information Models (BIMs) at various stages in the design and construction process.
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Five Causes of Construction Rework and How to Avoid Them
Fieldwire
APRIL 11, 2022
Misinterpretation of plans and specifications – work is not installed in accordance with construction documents, or documents may be not clear or current. Fabrication Issues. Design and fabrication issues can be mitigated when identified early in the project. In some cases, these situations also create safety issues.
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4 No-Brainer Workflows with Autodesk Construction Cloud Connect
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Fortunately, you can overcome these hurdles by using ACC Connect to sync drawings, field reports, and documents in the cloud. And since the information stays in sync, teams know that they can get the documents and information they need in the application they use most. . 2: Project Management. 3: Contract Management.
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The future of specifiers: The way forward
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
They see trends toward integrating information better, both with building information modeling (BIM) and drawings, and between teammates. Pointing out that some design teams still fallaciously expect BIM to produce three-part written specifications, Chambers expressed doubts about the project architect being asked to produce specifications.
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Move quickly from design to fabrication with Autodesk Advance Steel 2017
BIM & Beam
APRIL 14, 2016
The latest version of Advance Steel adds a host of new features and enhancements that help improve productivity and usability, and allow fabrication documents to be drafted and documented more easily to support BIM enabled workflows. Easy Access to Fabrication Data.
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Building beyond boundaries: BIM and the data revolution in construction
Fieldwire
JULY 24, 2023
The construction industry is undergoing a big change, with the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) at its core. BIM brings many benefits to the table, including improved collaboration, streamlined processes, and enhanced project outcomes. However, embracing BIM is just one aspect of maximizing construction efficiency.
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BIM LOD – Level of Development vs. Level of Detail
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
For example,the AIA’s Digital Practice Documents include revised LOD definitions. Thus the BIMForum LOD Specification is identical to those published in the AIA’s updated Digital Practice Documents, except that there is a LOD 350 and there is no LOD 500. Non-graphic information may also be attached to the Model Element.
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Ultimate Guide to Construction Submittals [Template]
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 20, 2022
Construction submittals are documents provided by a contractor to an architect for an approval of use. The submittal log includes information provided to the architect asking for approval for certain materials and equipment before they’re fabricated and sent to the project site. What is a submittal?
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5 Types of Subcontractor Software Transforming the Trades
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 16, 2022
They must coordinate some of the most complex aspects of the built environment, with ever up-to-date documents, or face the consequences. Every project has thousands of moving parts; from documents and processes to individual team members. Document work in the field with written collateral and photos . It should help you: .
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Advance Steel Tips, Tricks, and Workflows You’ll Want to Try at the Office
BIM & Beam
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
For this post, I’m going to summarize some of the Advance Steel tips and tricks that I described in my class “Advance Steel Tips, Tricks, and Workflows You’ll Want to Try at the Office” during the Autodesk University MEP & Structural Fabricators Forum 2017. BIM Coordination with a Coordination model. Center of Gravity.
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64 Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 2, 2012
Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Symposium Title: Integrating BIM: Moving the Industry Forward. Friday: BIM Academic Education Symposium. Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013.
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Sharing the Advance Steel Roadmap
BIM & Beam
FEBRUARY 11, 2018
Additionally, our efforts are also focused on making steel detailers and fabricators connected across detailing service providers, fabricators and BIM process stakeholders. We continue to look forward to improving the quality and reliability of Advance Steel especially in the area of drawings and documentation.
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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Many types of documents during construction make up submittals. In most cases, project managers usually attach these documents or submissions to the project manual for easy accessibility and to provide information to all stakeholders. This can also lead to disconnected operations due to the lack of central document control.
What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Many types of documents during construction make up submittals. In most cases, project managers usually attach these documents or submissions to the project manual for easy accessibility and to provide information to all stakeholders. This can also lead to disconnected operations due to the lack of central document control.
4 ways AI impacts building design beyond dramatic imagery
BD+C
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Kristen Forward, Design Technology Futures Leader Designers Architects AEC Tech Innovation BIM and Information Technology We’ve all seen them: swoopy, plant-filled architectural renderings that blur the line between imagination and reality.
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98 Built Environment Life-Management, BIM, LEAN, and Efficient Project Delivery
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
Discrepancies in construction delivery methods and contracts lead to the failure of BIM, or many/most facility renovation, repair projects. Construction delivery methods and their associated processes and contractual documents are directly linked to the success or failure of any project. BIM/ BIM EXECUTION PLAN.
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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide
Lets Build
AUGUST 18, 2023
Many types of documents during construction make up submittals. In most cases, project managers usually attach these documents or submissions to the project manual for easy accessibility and to provide information to all stakeholders. This can also lead to disconnected operations due to the lack of central document control.
How Boustead Cut Reporting Time From Days to Minutes with Autodesk Build
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 27, 2022
Muhammad Khalil Bin Shaiful Bahari, Senior Digital Delivery Manager Digital BIM, Boustead Projects E&C Pte Ltd. . As a longtime user of Autodesk Revit and Navisworks, Boustead added Assemble, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, and Autodesk Build within the Autodesk Construction Cloud unified platform to their existing product portfolio.
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
Tekla had a message for contractors at the show: Don’t wait until you are contracted on a job to utilize the power of BIM (building information modeling). It’s a construction collaboration tool that lets everyone in the industry tap into the BIM (Building Information Modeling) process for free. document management. foundation.
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120 SHOP DRAWING creates maximum benefits for construction companies
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 16, 2010
The shop drawing is a drawing or collection of set of drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, and other data or information specifically generated or assembled by the contractor, supplier, manufacturer, subcontractor, or fabricator to demonstrate some portion of the work for the approval of architect or engineer.
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40 BIM Glossary Terms and Definitions – NBIMS-US – 2013
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
2013 National BIM Standard today! BIM is a term which represents three separate but linked functions: Building Information Modeling: Is a BUSINESS PROCESS for generating and leveraging building data to design, construct and operate the building during its lifecycle. BIM Implementation. BIM Life-Cycle Views. Attribute.
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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 2, 2012
Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Symposium Title: Integrating BIM: Moving the Industry Forward. Friday: BIM Academic Education Symposium. Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013.
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40 OMNICLASS vs. UNICLASS / UNICLASS2 – BIM Ontology
Building Information Management
JUNE 6, 2013
These would then need to map to each other and to the Work Results Table, in order to properly integrate the specification component of the building information model (BIM) along the project timeline. Fabric example. Tables outside OmniClass must be used for other object classes. Given the lack of congruence, this won’t be easy.
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Autodesk and REDAS Sign MOU to Support Digitisation of Singapore’s Real Estate Supply Chain
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 21, 2022
Furthermore, the industry is weighed down by its heavy reliance on paper documents. Not having up-to-date information is one challenge, but the reliance on paper documents means that there is an unequal distribution of information across the entire value chain.
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98 Innovative Approaches and The Role of Reinforced Concrete
BIM & Beam
APRIL 29, 2015
The Martin/Martin CES team has innovatively addressed the issue of fragmented fabrication drawing production that design and construction teams consistently encounter with today’s increasingly tight project delivery schedules. almost concurrently with the issuance of the construction documents. Recently the Martin/Martin, Inc.’s
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Structural Connectivity in Revit 2017
BIM & Beam
MAY 24, 2016
During the project process from design to detailing, there are many discussions between engineer, detailer, and fabricator about how to connect the multi-material framing elements like beams, columns, and bracings. This feature improves workflow between design and detailing within the BIM environment. -- Tomasz.
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7 Advancements in MEP Tech that Make Life Easier on Contractors
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 15, 2021
Fabrication Software. Fabrication software is incredibly helpful in providing real-time insights for better decision making—from the shop to the field. It aids in spooling a model into its component parts for fabrication, tracking shop processes for assembly, and field processes for installation. Automated Cutting Tools .
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Rebar Projects in Revit
BIM & Beam
JUNE 29, 2015
As Building Information Model (BIM) technology has expanded to include more workflows for rebar detailing adoption of these capabilities within the industry has accelerated. Owner requirements for using BIM on project has also been a factor driving adoption, particularly in markets with government BIM mandates such as the U.S.
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Autodesk Partners Dive Into Key Construction Technologies at AU2021
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 14, 2021
How to Automate Repetitive Tasks on BIM 360 to Improve Cloud Collaboration . From BIM to Fabrication with Forge . Using Forge to Build Connected and Customized Workflows in BIM 360 . . To facilitate this, ArcGIS GeoBIM provideds analytics to identify documents with geolocation errors. Watch session > .
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2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 9, 2024
This could involve an increased focus on sustainable construction, leveraging advanced technologies like BIM, and adopting eco-friendly building practices. The AEC industry overall will witness an increased embrace of technology beyond traditional IT, VDC, and BIM departments.
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137 AEC Collection Workflows: Dynamo for Structure
BIM & Beam
JANUARY 2, 2018
They extend their designs into interoperable workflows for documentation, analysis, coordination and fabrication. The post AEC Collection Workflows: Dynamo for Structure appeared first on BIM and Beam. Dynamo users can automate repetitive tasks to speed the design process and improve efficiency. Watch video: @tomekf.
How a Leading Australian HVAC Contractor Met the Ever-Changing Demands of Tailor-Made Solutions
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Ellis Air works with developers, general contractors and building operators to design, fabricate, install and maintain mechanical services. This strategic partnership with Autodesk allows Ellis Air to tackle a variety of projects and challenges, not least of which is building a pathway to BIM Level 3 maturity and LOD 500.
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