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Should BIM Schedules be Independent of Overall Project Schedules?
An overall project schedule (OPS) is one of the most important planning tools available to any construction team. The most successful projects include BIM workflows in their OPS. Here are three best practices I have observed on projects that leverage BIM for the most value.
BIM Trends to Look for in 2018
There are several technology trends to keep your eye on in 2018 that will impact the future of BIM for fabrication. These changes can improve the safety, quality, and productivity of every project that leverages BIM tools.
BIM and Virtual Construction – The Same or Different?
Can the terms BIM and Virtual Construction be used interchangeably in the construction market or do they carry different meanings that can impact how the team interacts?
The Elephant in the Room: Contractually Governing Documents
Is BIM worth the cost and time if the model is not contractually binding? Have you ever read a contract, or electronic document release form? If so, you have probably seen language like this:
NIBS Releases BIM Guide
“The National Institute of Building Sciences has recently unveiled a new set of guidelines to help building owners and facility managers better use building information modeling (BIM). The National BIM Guide for Owners (NBGO) provides building owners with an approach, from their own profession’s standpoint, to create and fulfill BIM requirements for a typical project.”
Managing a Sea of Change
McKenney’s completed a massive mechanical systems installation project at a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Covington, Georgia.
Pushing BIM to the Limit: Acceptable Tolerances
Some BIM projects set goals for clash free models with zero (inch) tolerance for clashes. Is there value in achieving a condition in the model that is not practical in the field?
Software Versioning – A Killer of Productivity?
It is clear our industry has latched on to the BIM philosophy and we see more companies across both the design and construction communities adopting BIM for reasons ranging from reduced waste to improved productivity to shortened schedules and even improved safety. However, these are mainly associated with improvements on the jobsite. There are questions in the market regarding productivity … Read More
Apples to Oranges: Comparing BIM Scope
Are you trying to estimate the cost of virtual design and construction services on your next project? Does the estimated cost of BIM vary significantly from project to project and from bidder to bidder? Managing the following variables in the preconstruction process can help you compare BIM scope as apples to apples as opposed to apples and oranges.