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Nov
06
2009
BIM 1.0, BIM 2.0, BIM 3.0 RevisitedI have been selected to give a talk at the 2010 AIA Convention in Miami. This talk will be a revised version of a 2009 presentation: BIM 1.0, BIM 2.0, BIM 3.0. The 2009 presentation was generic in nature: 1. BIM programs that are available and 2. Industry process changes that will happen. For 2010 I would like to talk about what is actually happening with using BIM for Visualization, Drawings, Analysis and Simulation, however, I need your help in determining the most pertinent information for the AIA audience. Oct
09
2009
How SMART is BIM?There seems to be so many different definitions for BIM. It is really hard to say which one is correct, but I personally like this one. Building Information Modeling is a process of generating and managing a building’s information through three-dimensional design. It is a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. Share Your BIM ProjectsOn September 23, 2009, Reed Construction Data presented a Webcast titled: Lessons in BIM Adoption. After the panel presentations, viewers were given the opportunity of asking questions. Several of the questions from the audience concerned my statement during the presentation, “architects and engineers need to share their BIM projects”. Sep
11
2009
BIM Tool Provides a New ViewAs the BIM Development Coordinator at TME Inc., one of my responsibilities is to develop marketing imagery from our company’s BIM models. Since visualization is such a powerful feature of BIM, 3-dimensional imagery can really help a client see what the design intent of a building space will be. Sep
09
2009
The Creation of a WindowWe are often asked about the process for the creation of a SmartBIM Object. This article will take you through a detailed history of one window. The creation of a good SmartBIM Object is both a science and an art; there is not one fixed solution. To get the best results the process also involves considering both the needs of the manufacturer and the needs of the architect. Aug
06
2009
An Integrated What-If EngineOne of the things that makes building information modeling so much more than just 3D is the connection to a database. Mining the data can help us to study the impact of project decisions in a more predictive way than gut feel and experience alone. Better informed early decisions lead to less downstream changes and therefore less change orders, value engineering, and rework on the part of architects, engineers, and builders alike. Why BIM?I was speaking at a meeting several weeks ago and someone asked me about my beliefs on BIM. They were wondering why I thought BIM was here to stay. That question kind of caught me off guard; so it made me start thinking about why I believe what I do about the future of the AEC Industry. The Green Product Platform for BIMBuilding green needs to get easier. From both an environmental and technological perspective, the building industry has made incredible strides forward, but we’re not there yet. Ratings systems like LEED, CHPS and others that require specific metrics from products have set the bar for responsible building. And while BIM sets the standard for how we’ll work tomorrow, simplifying the documentation process that proves we’ve done the right thing needs to be integrated into that process. |
