BIM, the Built Environment and Stuff

Repeat after me, sustainable retrofits : #BIM #AIA #LEED

Jim Foster — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:35:00 +0000

Within the last week I have been called, e-mailed and gone out to discuss sustainable retrofits. The logic for it seems unassailable and I included some quick stats at the bottom of the posting. However, as with the rise of virtual construction this is starting to make more sense to most that this is a real economic opportunity Related posts:

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3D from Photographs : #BIM #3D

Jim Foster — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:24:02 +0000

The world wants an easier way to get 3D. Photographic manipulation has been around for awhile and there appears to be more and more technologies coming out... Related posts:

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BIM Pricing : Graphisoft fires 1st Shot of 2010

Jim Foster — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:09:31 +0000

needing a first step with BIM without laying down $5K and 20% annually seems like there might be a sweet spot for an entry product. So Graphisoft issues a press release Feb 18, about the new ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition with a suggested retail price of $1995. Related posts:

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Open Standards Across Product Lines : SPie Cookbook : BIM

Jim Foster — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:33:41 +0000

...the real carrot is the 4D and 5D aspects of the software, and real cost estimation demands components and products that are their real world digital equivalents, not generic components. This calls for an open standard that manufactures can write and specifiers can utilize. Thankfully there are people who know this and working to make it a reality... Related posts:

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Private Cloud BIM

Jim Foster — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:44:32 +0000

We have heard a lot about Cloud Computing and SaaS (Software as a Service), but what about moving our high performance graphics workstations to the cloud? Related posts:

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Keynes vs Hayek : Opposing Economic Theories Rap Throw Down

Jim Foster — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:24:57 +0000

Keynes vs Hayek : Opposing Economic Theories Rap Throw Down, too good to pass up. Summarizes two opposing camps quicker and better than, well…most. Keynes v. Hayek No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

BIM Projects Coming in 10% Lower –> IPD 20% Lower

Jim Foster — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:27:14 +0000

...recent reports show projects coming in at 10% for building drafted in a BIM format, and 20% lower for those using IPD and integrating the disciplines digitally... Related posts:

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Capturing Existing Building Conditions Accurately and Efficiently

Jim Foster — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:11:19 +0000

"...Capturing existing building conditions accurately and efficiently is one of the keys to success for a renovation project" That's straight from the Autodesk video. Related posts:

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BIM Standards

Jim Foster — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:08:53 +0000

...The reason for pushing the standard is for "the acceptance of an open data model of facilities." The UK, has also published their own, available HERE which begs the question where is the International BIM Standard (IBIMS)... Related posts:

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BIM : Explode Value Engineering : #BIM #AIA #Revit

Jim Foster — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:53:35 +0000

...ven Architects who never once fired up CAD are embracing SketchUp as way to think and communicate in 3D. BIM allows design to happen digitally and with true BIM packages allows analysis and fabrication to build a building more cost effectively and real ROI metrics for making choices... Related posts:

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