Be familiar with AutoCAD 2014 Interface

Rosanna Daniel presents an exclusive video tutorial on AutoCAD 2014. With this video the cad users can learn how to apply the AutoCAD interface. This autocad video tutorial will be very useful for beginner users.

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Arka Roy

www.bimoutsourcing.com

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ConX RememberMe – An useful extension from ConXtech to create stunning 3D & 4D presentations and animations

Christopher Keyack has presented an exclusive video tutorial through which he demonstrates the functionalities of ConX RememberMe extension and how it can be applied for producing 3D & 4D presentations and animations inside the Tekla Structures Building Information Model. ConX RememberMe was selected as the best application in the the Tekla Open API Competition 2013.

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Arka Roy

www.bimoutsourcing.com

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An improved version of SpecLink-E is released to link construction specifications directly to BIM

Now it is possible to synchronize specifications with BIM by linking construction specifications directly to BIM.

Atlanta based Building Systems Design Inc (BSD), first time introduced an improved BSD LinkMan-E software product that can be applied to coordinate specifications through a model generated in Revit.

SpecLink-E is an automated specification writing product that illustrates correlations and inconsistencies amid information in Revit and the subsequent specifications text in SpecLink-E through two new completely reconstructed dashboards.

A project manager can review and coordinate with the help of an interoperability tool that provides data from Revit and SpecLink BSD LinkMan-E. The two new dashboard views that match the data from the two applications can be disrupted. Thus, they easily demonstrate divergencies, and any omitted information in the specifications are automatically turned on in SpecLink from inside the LinkMan program.

As BSD has pre-linked many Revit components to SpecLink-E, the users normally generate their own Revit libraries of objects ranging from wall and door types, which necessitate the formation of links inside LinkMan-E to link them to the specifications. Now, Revit users will be able to relate any of BSD’s 1,700 pre-linked materials to their customized building elements inside the Revit software, devoid of opening the LinkMan program at all. With the most updated edition of LinkMan-E set up, any Revit objects containing these materials utilized will become visible in LinkMan-E already connected to SpecLink-E.

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Arka Roy

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The Most Popular Aspect Of AEC Industry – BIM

Now days Building Information Modeling or BIM has become a buzzword. It is almost impossible to open an architectural content and there is no reference of BIM. It has been proved to be extremely beneficial not only to the contractors but also to the building owners. BIM is the talk of the AEC town. It is the process of developing building models which is used in presenting and visualizing building components, construction sequences, resource allocation and other disciplines of construction process in a virtual environment.

The numerous advantages of BIM process makes it the most sought after tool in the AEC industry. Among the various other benefits of BIM, there are some key reasons which make it so popular. The most important reason is that it provides a good estimation during bidding and procurement. It also coordinates greatly in construction sequencing.
Another great advantage of BIM is to identify possible conflict. This is a great help to the contractor as any conflict in the structure can hamper the total project. Biggest advantage of using BIM is lesser amount of errors and hence rectifications which saves costs and resources of the contractor.

Another aspect of BIM behind its popularity is its capability to analysis the ‘what if’ condition. The construction sequencing option, shuffling of human resources, fine tuning cost factors are the important facet of the ‘what if’ analysis of BIM software. But the most important reason is that it gives both the creator and end users a chance to visualize the model virtually which gives a clear understanding of the end product. From the understanding the building owner can take informed decision about the proposed project. All these advantages along with some other make the BIM a most popular tool for the building construction industry.

The importance of 3D modeling of BIM

We live in a 3D world, not a 2D world. That’s why we always want a real time or 3D experience in floor planning. Engineering and Architectural Services is working to help the Physical Plant remain competitive with other construction entities by incorporating the world of 3-D, or building information modeling to get a better service.

Building information modeling allows engineers to incorporate all components of a building more accurately than the traditional 2-D modeling. Apart from that they can view the model in ‘as build’ situation, get the estimation of the required material and labor, understand the sequence of work.

With the new models, customers can now view the walls, ceilings and interior and exterior structure systems rather than just the floor plan of the building. One of the features of the 3-D modeling is it allows you to test the building capabilities before the building is actually constructed or renovated. Users of the program can enter in various scenarios that allow the engineers to see things like how much it would cost to cool the building. Engineers can then tweak different parts of the building, such as what type of windows are installed, and see how costs could be lowered.

Building Information Modeling or BIM allows us to model it in the virtual world before you build it in the real world. It gives you chance to test things before starting of the construction and make more cost and energy efficient construction. You can make a last minute change in your model in a less cost effective manner. In a nut shell we can say that BIM allows us to be cost effective in construction, renovations and energy efficiency.

Commissioning Services has already begun using the program to track its retro-commissioning efforts and help figure out where it can reduce energy costs in building. The program allows the industrial plant to keep up with the trend in the industry and continue to provide excellent service to its customers. Customers can now take a “virtual tour” of what their building will look like after construction.

Reasons to Use BIM

When the contractor will start to do a construction work there are many stages which he has to pass by before ground breaking. And Building Information Modeling or BIM is one of the most important factors in this stage. With the help of it, AEC industry gets a huge advantage not only in the preconstruction stage but also in the construction stage of the project. The benefit list of Building Information Modeling is almost endless. Here we will discuss the reasons of choosing Building Information Modeling in the project.

The success of any project lays in the clear understanding among the architects, engineers, construction professional, facility manager and building owners. The BIM can bridge the void and help them to communicate successfully. With the help of this wonderful tool, they are able in providing consistent and reliable information across the scope of a project.

BIM is an integrated process that vastly improves project understanding and allows for predictable outcomes. This visibility enables all project team members to stay coordinated, improve accuracy, reduce waste, and make informed decisions earlier in the process—helping to ensure the project’s success. Building Information Modeling supports the continuous and immediate availability of project design scope, schedule, and cost information that is high quality, reliable, integrated, and fully coordinated.

Among the many competitive advantages it confers are:

• Increased speed of delivery that means time saved

• Better coordination that indicates fewer errors

• Decreased costs for which money save for building owner and increase profit of the architects

• Greater productivity helps the architect to keep the quality of work in good standard

• Higher-quality work will deliver to the clients

• New revenue and business opportunities will open both for architect and building owners

For each of the three major phases in the building lifecycle—design, construction, and

Management — Building Information Modeling offers access to the following critical information:

• In the design phase—design, schedule, and budget information
• In the construction phase—quality, schedule, and cost information
• In the management phase—performance, utilization, and financial information

The ability to keep this information up to date and accessible in an integrated digital environment gives architects, engineers, builders, and owners a clear overall vision of their projects, as well as the ability to make better decisions faster—raising the quality and increasing the profitability of projects. Although building information modeling is an approach and not a technology, it does require suitable technology to be implemented effectively.

Examples of some of these technologies, in increasing order of effectiveness, include:

• CAD

• Object CAD

• Parametric Building Modeling

In this way, from this blog you came to know what Building Information Modeling is, how it confers competitive advantages, how it can be achieved using a flexible range of technologies and how various BIM software can help firms that want to investigate and implement this exciting new approach. That’s why the modern AEC industry prefers BIM technology in the construction project.