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3 Structures That Were Nearly Impossible to Build Without BIM

Architects are pushing the boundaries of construction capabilities and creating designs like never before. Learn how BIM is innovating the way buildings are designed and maintained.
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The Building Technology Behind a Mile High Skyscraper

Experts are predicting that there could be at least one mile-high skyscraper by 2050. There's also likely to be a trend of buildings over 3,200 feet high. What kind of tech will it take to bring...
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The BIM Phrasebook Volume 2

In the first volume of the BIM Phrasebook, we reviewed several key terms you need to know. Volume 2 builds on the first BIM Phrasebook, adding new terms and definitions that might be unfamiliar...
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The Truth About Setting Out

Companies across the world have been using Robotic Total Stations (RTS) on construction sites for many years... but why haven't the UK adapted as well to this technology?
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This Is Why We Need Standards

Standards shape the world we live in. Shoes come in recognized sizes, foods need to adhere to certain safety standards, electrical outlets come in certain types, and so on. By agreeing on how...
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Can IoT Change the MEP Industry?

One of the biggest trends in the industrial industry at the moment is Internet of Things (IoT). But how will this trend affect the MEP industry?
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5 Things You Need to Know About BIM Content

The main BIM goal of manufacturers is to deliver accurate, easy-to-use and high-quality content. And for this, simply storing the content in the cloud is not enough. This is what you need to know.
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Blockchain and BIM: Does Construction Really Need This Right Now? (Revisited)

Following the success of my first BIM and Blockchain article, I received a lot of comments and responses from people both inside and outside of the construction industry on why this pursuit for...
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What is BIM?

In the UK BIM is a requirement for firms working on building and infrastructure projects in the public sector, but what exactly is BIM and what are the benefits?
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Next in BIM: City Information Modelling (CIM)

Technology is leading building design in all sorts of areas, from consumer products to smart homes. However, city planning is one area that has not moved substantially forward. The way we think...
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HVAC LOD Levels - How They Impact Your 3D Model

It’s a term commonly used in BIM projects: LOD. The required LOD may seem like a simple number, but its interpretation can have a major impact on the size of your model, as well as the amount of...
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These Manufacturers Use BIM to Their Advantage

In each part of the construction industry, both small and large firms are finding ways to implement BIM to enhance their success. The building product manufacturing industry is no different....
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What You Need to Know About Revit

With BIM on the rise, MEP engineers around the world are taking the step from AutoCAD to Revit to work alongside their construction partners. We talked with Revit specialist and product manager...
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Winning With BIM: Lessons From This Year's World Cup

Europe is leaving the rest of the world behind this year when it comes to soccer and when it comes to BIM. However, there are a few things every BIM modeller from around the world can learn from...
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BIM Pioneers – What We Can Learn From the Dutch [Interview]

The Netherlands are amongst the leading countries when it comes to BIM: nearly 60% of construction projects are carried out using a digital model.
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3 Ways to Take BIM to the Building Site

New technological developments offer unprecedented possibilities to innovate the construction workflow - especially when combined with BIM. But how can you connect BIM to the building site?
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How Should Manufacturers Work with BIM Content

In decades past, the MEP construction manufacturing and supply industry ran dramatically different than it does today. The change in the manufacturer’s role was explained by Erwin van Schooten.
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The "I" In BIM: Which Information Should Be In Your BIM Model?

BIM is all about sharing and managing information – and there’s heaps of data that can be used to enrich your models. Just think of all the information that can be used to describe just one...
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Centuries-Old Monolithic Construction Is On the Rise

Monolithic construction is becoming more common in the United States, but not how you might think. Buildings constructed this way aren’t huge monoliths towering over city blocks. Rather, they’re...
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Designing & Building the Tesla Gigafactory with HD BIM

Photo credit: https://www.tesla.com/gigafactory It’s been almost two years since Tesla began limited production at its lithium-ion battery factory, Gigafactory 1, in Sparks, Nevada. With the...
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A BIM Manager/Co-ordinator

3 Structures That Were Nearly Impossible to Build Without BIM

Architects are pushing the boundaries of construction capabilities and creating designs like never before. Learn how BIM is innovating the way buildings are designed and maintained.

The Building Technology Behind a Mile High Skyscraper

Experts are predicting that there could be at least one mile-high skyscraper by 2050. There's also likely to be a trend of buildings over 3,200 feet high. What kind of tech will it take to bring...

The BIM Phrasebook Volume 2

In the first volume of the BIM Phrasebook, we reviewed several key terms you need to know. Volume 2 builds on the first BIM Phrasebook, adding new terms and definitions that might be unfamiliar...

The Truth About Setting Out

Companies across the world have been using Robotic Total Stations (RTS) on construction sites for many years... but why haven't the UK adapted as well to this technology?

This Is Why We Need Standards

Standards shape the world we live in. Shoes come in recognized sizes, foods need to adhere to certain safety standards, electrical outlets come in certain types, and so on. By agreeing on how...

Can IoT Change the MEP Industry?

One of the biggest trends in the industrial industry at the moment is Internet of Things (IoT). But how will this trend affect the MEP industry?

5 Things You Need to Know About BIM Content

The main BIM goal of manufacturers is to deliver accurate, easy-to-use and high-quality content. And for this, simply storing the content in the cloud is not enough. This is what you need to know.

Blockchain and BIM: Does Construction Really Need This Right Now? (Revisited)

Following the success of my first BIM and Blockchain article, I received a lot of comments and responses from people both inside and outside of the construction industry on why this pursuit for...

What is BIM?

In the UK BIM is a requirement for firms working on building and infrastructure projects in the public sector, but what exactly is BIM and what are the benefits?

Next in BIM: City Information Modelling (CIM)

Technology is leading building design in all sorts of areas, from consumer products to smart homes. However, city planning is one area that has not moved substantially forward. The way we think...

HVAC LOD Levels - How They Impact Your 3D Model

It’s a term commonly used in BIM projects: LOD. The required LOD may seem like a simple number, but its interpretation can have a major impact on the size of your model, as well as the amount of...

These Manufacturers Use BIM to Their Advantage

In each part of the construction industry, both small and large firms are finding ways to implement BIM to enhance their success. The building product manufacturing industry is no different....

What You Need to Know About Revit

With BIM on the rise, MEP engineers around the world are taking the step from AutoCAD to Revit to work alongside their construction partners. We talked with Revit specialist and product manager...

Winning With BIM: Lessons From This Year's World Cup

Europe is leaving the rest of the world behind this year when it comes to soccer and when it comes to BIM. However, there are a few things every BIM modeller from around the world can learn from...

BIM Pioneers – What We Can Learn From the Dutch [Interview]

The Netherlands are amongst the leading countries when it comes to BIM: nearly 60% of construction projects are carried out using a digital model.

3 Ways to Take BIM to the Building Site

New technological developments offer unprecedented possibilities to innovate the construction workflow - especially when combined with BIM. But how can you connect BIM to the building site?

How Should Manufacturers Work with BIM Content

In decades past, the MEP construction manufacturing and supply industry ran dramatically different than it does today. The change in the manufacturer’s role was explained by Erwin van Schooten.

The "I" In BIM: Which Information Should Be In Your BIM Model?

BIM is all about sharing and managing information – and there’s heaps of data that can be used to enrich your models. Just think of all the information that can be used to describe just one...

Centuries-Old Monolithic Construction Is On the Rise

Monolithic construction is becoming more common in the United States, but not how you might think. Buildings constructed this way aren’t huge monoliths towering over city blocks. Rather, they’re...

Designing & Building the Tesla Gigafactory with HD BIM

Photo credit: https://www.tesla.com/gigafactory It’s been almost two years since Tesla began limited production at its lithium-ion battery factory, Gigafactory 1, in Sparks, Nevada. With the...