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BIM As Built : Laser Technology
Posted by Jim Foster in As Builts, BIM, Laser Scanning, New Technologies, Revit on December 1, 2009
Speaking to a colleague from Europe who moved to the US because he stated, ‘there’s a survey shop on every corner in the UK, I could only find a handful here.’ However, that’s changing. HDLS, high definition laser scanning is starting to take off, especially now that the GSA issued the laser scanning awards. Additionally, more and more people are reworking existing assets / adaptive reuse projects so it is becoming more and more important to get the existing conditions data. While everyone is waiting for the day we can walk around with a magic wand and wave it around the room we have to build a bridge from here to there. HDLS in creating a 3D database is an excellent start. I believe HDLS, from firms like Leica and FARO, performs fantastically in certain circumstances such as inaccessible or difficult geometry, exposed MEP intensive projects, however, for typical conditions especially the interior of buildings it might be akin to using a sledgehammer rather when you need a fly swatter. We, PointKnown, have been developing a product that bolts on to Revit and takes laser range finder data and builds objects as you measure. This has been defined as PPLT (Point to Point Laser Technology). It allows a surveyor to move quickly and accurately from room to room or object to object. We do not intend for it to usurp laser scanning but rather augment current surveying teams, allowing them the most flexibility depending on the situation.
Most importantly is to define the deliverable and type of model needed for the project. This can start at the basic architectural model using generic library items to, well , anything goes but most of our clients want dimensionally correct space and then they apply the material and details they need as that is what they want to control.
We are now accepting people and firms into our public beta that starts January 2010, if you have any interest please feel free to contact us at info@pointknown.com and put beta in the subject line.
Sketch Up Goes BIM : #sketchup #bim
Posted by Jim Foster in Autodesk, BIM, New Technologies on November 19, 2009
If you still look at sketch up as a designer tool, and scoff at its less than robust ‘data’, start rethinking. The fact is google has an open app, and google is taking over the world, and they want ‘their’ data to go across as many platforms as possible and delivered to you in anyway possible. So it is no surprise that more robust plug-ins are being offered.
Recently ecoscore card, annouunced:
…a technology platform that helps building product specifiers evaluate environmental attributes of products, today revealed the new ecoScorecard plug-in that works with Google SketchUp and provides a critical link between popular BIM (Building Information Modeling) tools and important environmental rating systems such as LEED…
There will be more. Autodesk watch your back, BIM users rejoice
Indiana University Requires BIM: #BIM #Revit
Posted by Jim Foster in BIM, IPD, Revit on November 19, 2009
I read recently on James Van’s blog that Indiana University now requires BIM on any capital project over $5 million. More information and requirements are posted on the web site.
Starting a Revit Model from 2D CAD: #Revit #BIM
Posted by Jim Foster in BIM, CAD, Revit on November 19, 2009
I just read through Gregory Arkin’s post on BIMBoom and he goes through the steps of importing CAD and converting 2D CAD plans into a Revit model. Great knowledge to have.
Squirelly Times Call for BIM: #BIM
Posted by Jim Foster in BIM, Uncategorized on November 16, 2009
Yeah I called them squirelly. I have to say Q4 2009 has been better than the rest of them bit I am finding, and getting anecdotes from others in the industry that it is the squirelliest of times, and I’ll try and stop using that. What do I mean? I’ve put together more proposals this quarter but am finding that clients are cost conscious to the extreme, and no matter the relationships and reputation you have built up it’s more what have you done for me lately. Now while its tough environment when someone is out there ready to cut you off at the knees on a bid just to keep busy on an unfortunate race to the bottom what can we do to keep business, get new business and offer our clients more of an incentive to stay with us and or pick up new ones. In most cases, a BIM enabled firm will be able to offer more services and accurate bids. A recent article in Construction Week outlined Better Bidding Through Bim. Better bids, better scheduling, projects on time and on budget, proven ROI all make a more persuasive argument.
While economists may argue that this resetting of the market is an efficient allocation of resources and our new reality, it’s time then to efficiently allocate our own.
BIM sure to bring creative disruption: #BIM
Posted by Jim Foster in BIM, New Technologies, Virtual Construction on November 16, 2009
I wanted to bring some attention to a recent article in the Daily Commercial News & Construction Record by Korky Koruluk, and included the first 2 paragraphs below.
Once in a generation, perhaps, a new technology comes along that enables rapid innovation and change. Sometimes, too, such change leads to a whole new batch of companies that pursue the changes aggressively, while their older, larger competitors are still trying to figure out what happened.
I’ve a hunch that Building Information Modeling—BIM—is one such technology. And I suspect that it is going to cause problems for some firms that have, perhaps, become too comfortable in their own markets.
Transformative technology has led to major disruption in the past, and there may still be a few construction veterans around who remember at least the tail end of one big one: the evolution of mechanical excavators.
Clay Christensen, a professor at the Harvard Business School, wrote an influential book in 1997 called “The Innovator’s Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail.”
I don’t think this is so much a warning anymore but a reaffirmation of what most firms in the A/E/C space realize which it is now time to invest in technology to help you manage projects better but also help differentiate you in the marketplace. If last 1/4 is any indication of the next one, the market will remain squirrelly and cost at bid and cost controls will be the defining factor and whatever tool will help you lock that down, get it, use it, win it.
Compiled List of GSA BIM and Laser Scanning Award Winners and Partners: #BIM #GSA
Posted by Jim Foster in BIM, GSA, Laser BIM, Laser Scanning on November 13, 2009
Here is a compiled list of the winners and partners/sub-consultants of the GSA BIM and Laser Scanning IDIQ found by digging through press releases and the web. It is by no means exhaustive as not everyone releases the names of their partners and/or sub-consultants but will augment the list if/when I find anything more. I wanted to get a bigger picture of those participating and those who will be helping mold the Federal BIM and Laser Scanning Programs. Feel free to post if you got more info.
BIM IDIQ Winners
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Beck Technology, Dallas, TX 75201
- Raymond Goodson
- CADForce
- Langan Engineering
- Onuma
- Digital Alchemy
- Solibri
- Purdy McGuire
- Simpson Gumpertz and Heger
- Apex Cost Consultants
- Bohannon Huston
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Applied Software Technology, Atlanta, GA 30329
- DC Strategies
- Draper and Associates
- EDI Ltd
- Georgia Tech Building Lab
- Integrated Environmental Solutions, IES
- Lord, Aeck, and Sargent
- Neenan
- Optira
- Pruit Eberly Stone
- QientiQ North America
- Retrieve Technologies
- Smith Seckman Reid
- US Cost
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DPR Construction, Inc., Falls Church, VA 22042
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Ghafari Associates, LLC, Dearborn, MI 48126
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Hallam Associates, Inc., South Burlington, VT 05403
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KlingStubbins, Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Tocci
- Autodesk
- Bentley
- EMCOR Group
- Faithful & Gould
- JC Cannistraro
- Metco Services
- Raymond L. Goodson
- Simpson Gumpertz and Heger
- WSP Group
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HNTB Corporation, Kansas City, MO 64105
- Dimensional Innovations
- InterioReview
- Hinman
- M.E. Group Inc.
- MidWestern Consulting
- RCMS Group
- Regal Decisions Systems, Inc.
- Sanborn
- US Cost
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ONUMA, Inc., Passadena, CA 91106
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View by View, Inc., San Francisco, CA 94109
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Kristine Fallon Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL 60603
- Primera Engineers
- Coast to Coast
- Faithful & Gould
- Solibri
Laser Scanning IDIQ Winners
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Stantec Consulting Services, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
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Quantapoint, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 15236
- Martinez and Johnson Architects
- EMO Energy Solutions
- Rolf Jensen and Associates
- Protection Engineering Group
- AMT Engineering
- Hinman
- Arnold Animations
- Certainty 3D
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Pharos Consulting, LLC, Orlando, FL 32835
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Coign Asset Metrics & Technologies, LLC, New Brighton, PA 15066
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Beck Technology, LTD, Dallas, TX 75201
- Langan Engineering
- Bohannon Huston
- CADForce
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Architectural Resource Consultants, Irvine, CA 92614
BIM Helps with Ontario Hospital
Posted by Jim Foster in BIM on November 6, 2009
Recent article on how BIM was used in the construction of a Woodstock, Ontario Hospital. Article discusses the need to put as much information in the model to assist with fabrication, material information such as fabricator, design specs, track the life cycle of mechanical and electrical systems, etc.
Vela Systems and Tekla : Utilizing Field BIM
Posted by Jim Foster in BIM, Uncategorized on November 5, 2009
While one might argue what entails Field BIM Vela released a case study where they integrated their process on top of Tekla’s BIM. DPR Construction replaced all their paper logging and tracking systems with VELA’s field software for digital tracking, specifically the doors and frames. Inventory was tracked the entire way through delivery and installation, plus deliveries could be checked for completeness and damaged products. All this information was then made available in real time to all parties.
Nemetschek and Tekla Join Forces : #BIM
Posted by Jim Foster in BIM, Virtual Construction on November 3, 2009
Tekla and Nemetschek recently announced a ‘mutual agreement on cooperation’ while I’m not sure what that means, the press release states it provides the framework for collaborating on future projects. Tekla mainly focuses on the design to construction of steel and concrete structures where as Nemetschek focuses on the BIM authoring side with Vectorworks.
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