Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In this case, a basis-of-design, commodity, stick-built curtain wall system can be shown on the architectural drawings and included in the performance specifications and can be competitively bid by the CM/GC after final construction documents are produced. Bidding Figure 4: Example of unitized curtain wall details as part of bid documents.

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

They both are confident to be following well established building-documenting practices. The structural engineer sizes the concrete column; the architect places it in the space. There is a code on the structural drawing that can be tracked to the schedule and the dimensions are noted. She writes an RFI! (or

Structural Engineering 48

Structural Engineering CAD BIM Modeling 48

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Generally this process of making plans and producing them is known as technical drawing and a working drawing is a kind of technical drawing where documentation has to be done to build any engineering product or architecture such as civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing etc. and many more.

Drawings 40

Drawings Modeling Plans Design 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2024

By 2007, I was introduced to BIM and started to prefer 3D modelling over 2D. Today, we store all of our documents in the cloud. This means there's no longer any doubt over where the latest version of a document is or whether we're working from the most up-to-date drawing.

BIM 119

BIM Management Design Autodesk 119

Building Information Management

AUGUST 30, 2013

The study centered upon the development of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the UK construction industry and its pontential affect on the role of the client’s construction manager (CM). The first documented use of the term BIM can be dated back to 1992 (van Nederveen & Tolman).

BIM 65

BIM Modeling Autodesk Estimating 65

BIM & Beam

MAY 13, 2016

Structural engineers can use schematic connectors to define requirements. Manufacturers can go into full detail, precisely modeling and representing reinforcement connectors to create installation instructions. This feature improves level of details for reinforcement modeling and documentation.

Revit 40

Revit Structural Engineering Modeling Drawings 40

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 17, 2017

It is suitable for all the stages of the design process ranging from modeling; integrated analysis and standard design; brief inspection of cross-sections and structural joints; flexible documentation. The completely new csPI interface makes the structural modeling process more improved.

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Software Software Structural Engineering Modeling 40

BIM & Beam

AUGUST 30, 2018

As the Robot Structural Analysis team, we want to show you our commitment to improving your experience with Robot Structural Analysis software. This work is happening below the surface, and as structural engineers, you know how important a solid foundation is for success. and many more.

Autodesk 59

Autodesk Concrete Structural Engineering Foundation 59

DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 9, 2011

One of the 2 best model coordinators we ever had, he now calls himself a FIM, for Fabrication Information Manager. It was about the Fale Pasifica (see link) and the project was explained by 3 parties involved, the architect, the structural engineers’ team and the representative of the manufacturer of the main structure.

Fabrication 48

Fabrication Structural Engineering Modeling Documentation 48

Revit OpEd

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

This post attempts to outline how a project will develop (understanding there are exceptions) when considering multiple firms/models and attempting to keep each model aligned both in Revit's model environment and relative to the site location and survey information. They import your model Auto-Origin to Origin.

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Revit Modeling Site Documentation 56

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 29, 2018

The first structural calculations BIM software for reinforced concrete buildings. To use the software, just draw the structural members to input nodes, loads, constraints… the computational model is fully ascertained from the drawing automatically.

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Software Software Concrete Design 40

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

This software can help in drafting & documenting, designing, visualizing & analyzing & so on. List of Civil Engineering Software: This software are substantially beneficial in Construction projects. Software Required for 3d Modeling of Structure/Architecture. Software Required for Drafting or Drawing.

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Software Software Engineering CAD 52

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 1, 2017

With it, one can design different types of structures as well as distribute synchronized model data efficiently with the whole design team. For more information, visit www.bentley.com SAP 2000 – It offers composite solution for structural analysis and design with its advanced analytical methods.

Software 40

Software Software Engineering Design 40

Revit OpEd

OCTOBER 16, 2013

It''s a fairly common practice to create separate floors for structure and finishes. The structural "layer" of a floor may actually be modeled by the structural consultant, assuming the structural engineer we are working with uses Revit and isn''t working directly in the same model with us (architecture bias in this post).

Drawings 53

Drawings Revit Modeling Documentation 53

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. UK BAM Nuttall, part of the Dutch company Royal BAM Group, focuses on delivering quality civil engineering projects in the rail, road, maritime and energy sectors.

Revit 40

Revit BIM Autodesk Modeling 40

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. Accompanying the technical documentation are instructions for creating the HVACie files using commercial design software. Model View Definition. Model View Definition.

Documentation 40

Documentation Equipment Modeling Design 40

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. Accompanying the technical documentation are instructions for creating the HVACie files using commercial design software. Model View Definition. Model View Definition.

Documentation 40

Documentation Equipment Modeling Design 40

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2010

The information is shown in construction documents. This type of components include elevators, structural steel, trusses, pre-cast, windows, appliances, cabinets, air handling units, and millwork. Within the steel industry a majority of fabricators and detailers prepare shop drawings for pre-fabricated components.

Drawings 40

Drawings Fabrication Construction Documentation 40

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Good collaboration between all the projects moving parts creates a thorough, efficient design that results in a rigorous set of documents, strong returns for the client, and a positive impact on neighborhoods around the project. No leader has ever accidentally fallen into an efficient and effective design process.

Consulting 52

Consulting Design Structural Engineering Drawings 52

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Daryl wrote on Monday that the concept of View Discipline isnt documented well. Software documentation tends to be a bit dry, too often a very literal, "Un-checking this turns the feature off". It was meant to make it simple to alter the appearance of our model to be more in sync with what a structural engineer wants to see.

Revit 55

Revit Architecture Autodesk Plans 55

Revit OpEd

APRIL 14, 2016

BIG STUFF New Features Videos - Start with these videos provided as part of the help documentation if you prefer watching videos to reading my blog post. It applies to model elements, and graphic display effects, such as shadows and sketchy lines. Anyone linking our model can use Auto - Project Base Point to Project Base Point instead.

Revit 40

Revit Fabrication Schedule Modeling 40

Pro Builder

JULY 31, 2020

The ForceField system consists of structurally engineered wood sheathing panels laminated with an air and water barrier. Designed for year-round outdoor use, the Woodford Model 19 faucet is guaranteed not to burst. Engineered Vinyl Floor / Country Wood Flooring. It is nailable and can be flashed using common tools. .

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Products Design Engineering Remodeling 116

Building Information Management

JULY 20, 2012

For example, the detailed modelling of a toilet flush lever could include many facets and extrusions, and at the early stages of design generic objects have little need for very high levels of detail. As a bare minimum, a product can be identified by a trade name or model number. Useful links. nationalBIMlibrary.com. NBS Create.

BIM 40

BIM Zoning Modeling Products 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

His leadership helped Messer adopt and roll out Autodesk products, fundamentally enhancing their business model. As we know, construction teams go through a lot of paper—much of that is used to print drawings, mark up documents, and the like. Andy Burg Vice President, Operations Technology Solutions, Messer Construction Co.,

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Innovation BIM 52

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Wind loads are quantified using ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, published by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI). Criteria should be listed on the first sheet of the structural drawings.

Design 52

Design Commercial Architecture Engineering 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

Intelligent, successful construction firms avoid this by setting up cloud-based, easily accessible systems that make it easy to upload and download documents, view them in real-time, mark them up, ask and answer questions, request information, interact with the system off of WiFi and in remote environments, and more.

Construction 52

Construction Estimating Design Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Giana started her career in civil and structural engineering, working on both domestic and international programs. For ten years she delivered significant projects, proving her construction prowess and gaining experience across the engineering and construction industry.

Construction 52

Construction BIM San Francisco Management 52

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

For some reason BIM authors (architects, engineers, etc) think that because they create the initial BIM information they have the right to full control and to charge for the BIM model throughout the life of the building. The architect doesn’t model ductwork, they use the mechanical engineer’s model.

BIM 40

BIM Modeling Drawings Agreement 40