SmartBIM Object Modeling Guidelines for Revit
by Dennis Neeley, AIA

Revit is an “object oriented” software application. During the CAD era we constantly talked about the future with “object oriented” software, a time when the objects be intelligent — graphically correct with product specific data associated. This future would be great, an object would not just be a graphical approximation, and the object would be the exact specified object...... read more >>>

Interference Check and BIM
by Mark Mergenschroer, TME, Inc.

As an Architect or Engineer, how often have you been frustrated by phrases such as, “Why are you only using half of that electrical room?” or “I don’t have enough room for my equipment to fit!” during project coordination meetings? With BIM technology, coordination takes a more optimistic and collaborative approach; thus minimizing frustrations and maximizing meeting productivity. Utilizing BIM, affords design professionals the opportunity to communicate with more productive type phrases such as, “We have enough room, would you like part of the floor space back?” or “Can we get this ceiling or beam adjusted to allow our equipment to fit?”..... read more >>>

Cost Estimators Winning Work with BIM
by Brent Pilgrim, Beck Technology Ltd.

Project awards are the lifeblood of a company’s survivability, particularly in times of economic recession. Veteran members of architecture and construction firms strive to cultivate trust and the kind of relationships with their clients that usurps competition and all but guarantees the next business opportunity. However, with issues such as the economy, shareholder satisfaction, and the fear of losing the “competitive edge” a relationship built on trust and repetitive successes can still easily fall prey to the hunt. In this industry it is common that project awards are made based on a combination of factors, where relationships carry only a portion of weight. with a Masters degree in Construction Science..... read more >>>

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