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BIM and regulatory compliance
There’s a general acceptance within the industry now that BIM is a viable alternative to the potentially frustrating, time-consuming, paper-based processes. At Cadnet we believe that the new BIM processes and technology hold the promise for change. The time for creating a building information model, getting instant feedback on regulatory compliance, e-submitting the BIM and receiving a plan approval and permit without ever leaving the office is coming. Watch this space for more on regulatory compliance following our attendance at the...
read moreIs BIM passing you by – will sub-contractors miss the boat?
Whenever I discuss project BIM work flow and supplier integration I hear the same response time after time: “Our suppliers have only just started using CAD…” If this is the case are we to accept that BIM is effectively by-passing a huge part of the delivery team? I accept that many smaller contractors do not have the need to document their activity but what about those that do? Is BIM just another fad for the main contractor to worry about? There is one fact for sure and that is BIM is here to stay. Sooner or later BIM will...
read moreCadnet has moved!
Please note we have relocated our offices. The team can now be found at: Suite 1 Ground Floor Block A Rosemount House Rosemount Avenue West Byfleet KT14 6LB Our new telephone number is 0844 324 0051 Why not pop in and see us at our new location? Colin
read moreImplementing BIM – the time for talking is over…
Forget the hype – implementing BIM is time-consuming, costly and difficult but well worth the effort in the end BIM (short for building information modelling) is the buzzword in every forum and group within the AEC industry these days. The term has become so overused and over hyped that I doubt many really understand what is involved in bringing the technology to productive use. As much of the ‘active’ use of the technology lies close to the ‘coal face’ I suspect senior managers are the least informed individuals within your...
read moreHow to get the most out of your BIM Training
As BIM gains popularity in the UK construction industry, many of you will be thinking about training, and getting up to speed with the BIM process. As a UK-based BIM training expert myself, I’ve put together a couple of points that I think will help you to identify your BIM training requirements, and how to get the most out of your BIM training courses. 1. Get Senior Management on-board early First, and arguably most importantly, is the understanding that a move to BIM is not going to be a simple matter of upgrading your CAD packages. Make...
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