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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...
read moreTo scan or not to scan, and what actually is a BIM survey?
To scan or not to scan, and what actually is a BIM survey? Recently we have been getting enquiries for 3D / point ‘cloud surveys’, ‘BIM surveys’ or ‘Revit Surveys’, with many customers needing us to help them clarify what they are actually looking to purchase. To help you with this, I think the following may be useful: All about Point Cloud Surveys A kind of laser scanning technique, the point cloud survey price will differ depending on the building. A large empty warehouse, elevation or empty floor of a building can be...
read moreBuilding Information Modelling (BIM) – UK information resource
As more and more construction professionals, property developers and owners become aware of BIM, there have been a number of white papers released. Searching on the web for the most reliable information can become a bit of a nightmare. So for those that need more in-depth information, I’ve created a short-list of white papers and information sources below. All of these BIM documents come from reputable sources, but please take note of the dates that they were published. As BIM gains traction in the industry, you will need to refer to...
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