The role of BIM and FM in existing building

The latest digital tools are applied to perfectly capture wide-ranging 3D point cloud data as well as record the built environment with amazing detail and perfectness, irrespective of the nature or use of the building.

The objective of point clouds and high resolution, high dynamic ranging imagery data sets is to support drafting and modelling tasks, an office supported method that facilitates the formation of dependable and genuine digital copies of reality.

In due course, these intelligent, parametric models framework the optimum way for distributing the project and asset information, substituting the conventional 2D computer aided design drawings.

Besides, the BIM output is customized to make it suitable for the owners and operators: populating BIM objects with asset information whereas connecting these objects with Facilities Management software, facilitates the application of the model throughout the operation of the facility and getting advantage from inclusive 3D spatial illustrations of the assets.

In reality, surveying and modeling as built structures and assets can put challenges: a common barrier is the scarcity of comprehensive asset registries. All through as-built surveys the asset should recognized and coordinated with the survey data set; a prospective method is to label prevailing assets with unique ID’s or employ RFID’s to recognize each pertinent object, as a consequence rendering them assignable inside the survey data set.

Predefined attributes allotted to parts or components in a BIM package can be expanded to adapt specific requirements like part numbers, model or product codes can be added in shared parameters that extend the predefined inventory. In the same way, elements like installation date or warranty expiry date, pertinent for operation and management, can be included with the BIM.

The movement of data among BIM and FM software is more and more streamlined with the use of the COBie (Construction Operations Building Information Exchange) data format. This non-proprietary format set ups a standard for the publication and delivery of asset data and is compatible with the more suitable BIM and FM packages. By generating scripts to automate the flow of data among different tools is the most recognized method of systematically updating and retaining the models and asset registries devoid of manual data entry.

Implementing BIM is a process to consolidate digital information, removing redundancy and thus arranging more and accurate data for FM tasks. It makes sure that the models accessible online will provide lots of advantages to maintenance works. As a result, the service engineer can apparently trace the components for maintenance purpose and verify the work order as soon as the item is recognized. Upon completion of the servicing work, the same technician can populate the appropriate object parameters, thus computerizing the system of updating the central model and FM database.

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Published By
Rajib Dey
www.bimoutsourcing.com
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ASI, LLC Offers 3D Models for BIM

With over a decade of experience, Atlantic Subsurface Imaging, LLC started out by offering utility mapping in Philadelphia. Now, Atlantic Subsurface Imaging, LLC has expanded into many similar areas of service. Plus, Atlantic Subsurface Imaging, LLC has expanded into a larger geographical area. However, the customer has always been the number one area of focus at Atlantic Subsurface Imaging, LLC. With improved technology, Atlantic Subsurface Imaging, LLC can now offer their customers 3D models to help assist in project planning.

Atlantic Subsurface Imaging, LLC has learned a lot over the past ten years. More information about a subsurface area is always an asset to a customer during project planning. Atlantic Subsurface Imaging, LLC utilizes the revolutionary LiDAR technology. LiDAR is essentially a laser scanning technology that allows for some of the most precise measurement of an area. LiDAR technology can assist Atlantic Subsurface Imaging, LLC in creating 3D models for their customers.

LiDAR technology is a great resource. However, Atlantic Subsurface Imaging also utilizes industry-leading ground penetrating radar technology in conjunction with the laser scanning ability. These two resources together are what allow Atlantic Subsurface Imaging, LLC to create extremely detailed 3D models. Furthermore, Atlantic Subsurface Imaging, LLC uses the most advanced 3D software scanning software available.

All of the 3D designs produced are compatible with CAD, BIM, and GIS. Atlantic Subsurface Imaging, LLC is able to provide some of the most accurate descriptions of subsurface areas in the industry. Atlantic Subsurface Imaging, LLC has helped to build 3D models for everything from small projects to major highways. Whether a small business owner is looking for utility mapping in New York or 3D models for pre-construction, Atlantic Subsurface Imaging, LLC offers fast and reliable service.

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Rajib Dey

www.bimoutsourcing.com

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ASCON Group launched KOMPAS-3D v15 for advanced parametric 3d modeling

ASCON Group, the leading solution provider in high-performance CAD/AEC/PLM software systems, just launched the most updated version of KOMPAS-3D Home alias KOMPAS-3D v15. The part-time designers, hobby designers, hobby engineers as well as full-time students can use this parametric software for non-commercial purpose.

KOMPAS-3D Home is an easy to use 3D modeling application that facilitates the users to 3D models parametrically. Parametric technology is supported with a single prototype and can create a wide array of products instantly.

KOMPAS-3D Home contains some useful functions which can generate precise plans, concise diagrams, documented reports as well as vector-based illustrations output in PDF format. There is drawing editor incorporated with it which offers diversified design disciplines through adjustable and automatic work processes.

The innovative KOMPAS-ABC learning system comprising several instances of 3D models, 2D drawings, and surface models, allows the users to be familiar with CAD through self-study and apply the functions of KOMPAS-3D Home efficiently.

KOMPAS-3D Home comes with professional surfacing commands which empower users to make simple or complicated shapes as per the design requirements.

The users can also model virtual body surfaces containing a thickness of zero, the type of flexible body useful for composite geometries.

KOMPAS-3D Home is based on a specifically developed version of Ascon group’s own modeling kernel that integrates the features of parametric construction, history-based design, and direct modeling essential for solids as well as surfaces modeling.

KOMPAS-3D Home is compatible with DWG, DXF, and STEP having ability to read design files from a series of other CAD, CAM, and CAE systems as well export to them.

The users can export drawings and models in raster formats like TIFF for technical documentation and JPEG for Web site designs.

The users can access this parametric software for 70 Euros (US$95).

Download the free demo version.

  

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Arka Roy

www.bimoutsourcing.com

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Revit Architecture 2014 - Developing a full house

Development of a full house in Revit Architecture 2014 with the creation of executive walls, setting materials, creating levels in bone and finished placement of doors and windows, placement of liners, applying light fixtures in ceilings, humanization design, creating roof timbers, generation of tables with quantitative doors, setting boards work with the drawings for printing and generating mockup (rendered perspective).

The video lasts about 1 hour and a half, however, does not include all the features of the software. Only the most important that will serve for beginners start working with Revit. Some subjects will be presented in other videos because they are more complex and not very tiring to make this video.



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Tuhin Maity
www.bimoutsourcing.com
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The Legal BIM Frontier: New Contracts and Recent Case Developments – An exclusive event on BIM

WPL Publishing is going to sponsor an event entitled as “The Legal BIM Frontier: New Contracts and Recent Case Developments”, highlighting the latest legal developments concerning building information modeling (BIM) technology and how these developments are persuaded by construction professionals. The webinar will continue for 90 minutes and be held on Feb. 12, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. (EST).

BIM execution involves a multifaceted new set of risk-allocation and management challenges. To cope up with the situations, numerous sets of BIM contract addendums and implementation guides have come out from diversified institutes. But if BIM is applied perfectly, it can lessen claims and legal issues to a great extent.

The webinar will facilitate the construction professionals to realize and deal with issues in this area.

Upon completion of the webinar, the attendees can perform the following activities:

• Walk around risk management concerning digital information necessary for initiating a BIM project.
• Apply supplementary BIM contract forms to include to standard project contracts.
• Set up a BIM execution plan for a new BIM project.
• Use the concepts of the information manager, project participant, and contributor to plan staffing for a BIM project.

Rebecca McWilliams, an attorney and licensed architect will perform as the keynote speaker. She focuses her practice on helping design professionals by offering contract reviews, business entity advisement, risk management evaluations, claims monitoring, and associated legal services. She has in-depth knowledge on BIM and sustainable design projects. Before starting her legal career, she practiced architecture for 10 years, with a portfolio including single- and multi-family residential units, design-build retail, commercial offices, religious facilities, condominiums, and K-12 public schools.

After her presentation, there will be an interactive 10-to-15 minute question-and-answer session addressing relevant topics.

Webinar tuition is based on location, not number of participants, so each registration site can have multiple participants for one low price.

Register online www.tinyurl.com of the Infinite Skills.

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Tuhin Maity

www.bimoutsourcing.com

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Melchin, Director of Architectural Development in FSR Inc, will conduct a brief session focusing on benefits of BIM

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), will organize a thorough educational program along with a presentation by Jon Melchin, who performs as the Director of Architectural Development in FSR Inc. Melchin, is also an proficient speaker and a Passport Provider with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA-CES). He works nationwide with the architectural and design community to provide the specification of FSR products. Melchin has also written plentiful articles which are published in international trade publications focusing on the construction and audiovisual industries. He gathers more than 12 years of experience in the AV business.

Melchin will provide an expert opinion on the benefits of Building Information Modeling (BIM). The presentation is taken place on 5th February, 2014 at 11:30 – 12:30 in Room D204 of the RAI.

Melchin will share his professional experience working with the architectural industry that BIM covers the 3D illustration of the physical products and functional characteristics concerning a structure to produce a collective knowledge store for all the team members associated with the design phase. The session will useful for the architects as well as interior designers, engineers, contractors, facility owners, AV consultants and system integrators. Conversations will focus on the scopes for AV professionals to be associated with the ground level of a project, and discover an authentic project highlighting advantages of BIM.

“The ‘I’ in BIM denotes to ‘Involvement’. “This presentation will call the members of the spectators to take part in a conversation concerning all the advantages of BIM and all the people that reap the benefit from its execution.

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Published by Tuhin Maity

CAD Drafter & Designer

www.caddraftingservice.net

(Most efficient CAD Drafting Services (raster to vector) using CAD, MicroStation, VectorWorks, etc)

Revit and Its Various Applications

Revit is a highly useful tool widely used in the process of BIM. It is almost synonymous to a hammer in the absence of which a house cannot be build. Revit facilitates various sectors and is one of the most preferred software as it can create 1:1 scale virtual models of buildings and take snapshots from different perspectives in order to create 3D Perspective views, Floor Plans, Sections and Elevations.

Revit has been developed for BIM and specifically facilitates building design and construction industry. It allows design and construction professionals to take ideas from concepts and construct with a well coordinated model based approach.

Revit software includes features for architectural design, MEP and structural engineering and construction. It delivers tools that aid in designing, building and maintaining top grade and energy efficient buildings. Available with comprehensive features, Revit is an ideal solution for the building project team. Below mentioned are its various applications-

·         Architectural Design- Architects and designers can design and develop accurate and high quality architectural designs with the help of Revit tools that particularly supports and enhances the BIM workflow. Designers and architectures can capture and analyze concepts along with maintaining their vision through design, documentation and construction.

·         MEP Engineering- MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) engineers can take help of the various tools of Revit software to design complex building systems precisely and most efficiently. Since information rich models assist the design throughout the construction procedure, hence Revit tools are extensively used by architects and designers. Revit supports BIM to create accurate designs, analysis and documentation of high standard building systems from concepts to construction.

·         Structural Engineering- Revit is very applicable for structural engineering firms as it offers tools appropriate for structural design. Revit software is a BIM solution that minimizes errors, increases accuracy, enhances multi-disciplinary co-ordination of structural design documentation and the collaboration among building project teams.

·         Construction- Revit software is a BIM solution for construction and its construction design software assists construction professionals by rendering tools that evaluate constructability and design intent before the beginning of construction. Through Revit, designers and architectures can employ effective models for prompt understanding of the methods, means and materials and how their combination realizes the design of the project.

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     Published by Tuhin Maity

     Revit Drafter & Designer 

     www.revitdrafting.com

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Autodesk authorize Ideate to sell and support their cloud-based BIM collaboration software tools

Ideate gets authorization from autodesk to sell and support cloud-based BIM collaboration softwares ranging from Autodesk BIM 360 Field and Autodesk BIM 360 Glue. These cloud based softwares provide great assistance to the construction and infrastructure industries by providing well organized and uncomplicated BIM workflows to find out & coordinate conflicts, simulation and visualization combining infrastructure and construction projects.
                        

Autodesk BIM 360 Glue offers cloud-based solution which is very effective for BIM collaboration. It makes the multidiscipline model coordination and conflict detection procedure simple. The project stakeholder can easily get access for the project lifecycle. Autodesk BIM 360 Glue empowers Architects, engineers, owners, and builders from different corner of the world to communicate with each other as well as cooperate and integrate in real time through the office or mobile gadgets.
                  

Autodesk BIM 360 Field acts as an useful field management software for construction sectors. Unlike carrying pads of paper and tubes of drawings on the jobsite, Autodesk BIM 360 Field amalgamates mobile technologies and BIM at the point of construction to manuever and annotate models accompanying field data for management. Autodesk BIM 360 Field significantly enhances the quality, security and profitability of projects and companies. The project stakeholders can easily make their BIM models up-to-date with commissioning data concerning handover, operations, and maintenance. Besides, the users can instantly transmit project pitfalls, status, and descriptions in 2D or 3D.

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Submitted by Rajib Dey

Content Writer

www.bimoutsourcing.com  (Provider of cutting edge BIM solution)