A key challenge faced by manufacturers, however, is the current lack of a common language when sharing information and the absence of an agreed understanding of the information required at the various stages of a project. This is further complicated by the different terminologies used across the industry and the range of information requested from multiple construction disciplines… read full article
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B1M: Introduction to BIM
Video added by The B1M (B3), class hosted by James Daniel (B10) at University of Westminster (B32)… watch video
CLOSING THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE GAP WITH BIM
BIM software is rapidly developing, but the thermal modelling of both new and existing buildings needs to become an integral part of the BIM process if we are to improve the energy performance of the buildings of today and tomorrow… read full article
Sustain: Virtual Construction – it’s all about people!
Michael Beaven, Director, Engineering and Sustainability at Arup Associates, examines how virtual design and optimisation within architecture and engineering is helping to make the construction of our built environment more sustainable, less wasteful and produce more exciting outcomes for people… read full article
COMMENT: JOHN EYNON – IS NBS BECOMING THE GOOGLE OF BIM?
The 44-page standard itself is comprehensive and well worth a read, the level of detail and clarity is exemplary. The main section outlines how a BIM object should be structured, covering its general, information, geometry, functional and metadata requirements.
And if you were waiting for the “but”, it’s coming now… read full article
SBRI: An integrated future for cities
The Technology Strategy Board is investing up to £6m in an SBRI competition to develop innovative solutions that can help cities plan more successfully for the future. This SBRI competition aims to encourage new ways of achieving better integration of infrastructure and services across a city, by improving understanding of how elements of these systems interact with each other… read full article
BIMcrunch: Nile Corniche Project extends Hochtief ViCon’s BIM consultancy
Building Information Modelling service provider Hochtief ViCon have announced an extension of their Building Information Modelling consultancy of a major Egyptian BIM project… read full article
NBS: Introducing the BIM Object Standard
NBS has developed a BIM Object Standard for use by all construction professionals – from specifiers to manufacturers and BIM content developers. The new standard will assist in the creation of all BIM objects that operate in a common data environment… read full article
Call for Papers: Speak at the UK’s largest BIM event
Now in its fifth year, BIM Show Live has firmly established itself as one of the most respected and relevant BIM events in the UK. This is a unique opportunity to share your knowledge with your peers, to showcase you, and your organisation’s expertise in the practical application of BIM to a wide and varied audience… read article and submit your entry
BIM Show Live for Manufacturers
20 November 2014, London
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