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BIM-in-The-Cloud Has New Competition With Newforma | ENR.

ENR Construction

Building Types. Construction Methods. Information Technology. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Material Trends. Issue: 08/27/2012. BIM-in-The-Cloud Has New Competition With Newforma. 08/22/2012. SUBSCRIBE TODAY & receive immediate web access. Transportation. Environment.

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BIM Objects, Data, and Information – More than a 3D Pretty Picture – Soooo Much More!

Building Information Management

BIM objects are much more than just graphical representations. Using them as placeholder to connect to a wider source of information provides for a powerful and rich source of information. . All BIM objects have properties, and most also have geometries (although some do not, for example a paint finish).

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Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the.

ENR Construction

Building Types. Construction Methods. Information Technology. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Material Trends. Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the Bigger Game. Publication Date: 8/7/2012. Regional news and information.

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Cloud Computing is More Important than BIM?

Building Information Management

The focus upon the 3D component of BIM is, in many ways, an unfortunate distraction. The cost to capture, store, and process information is falling to near zero… mass storage (terabytes) for everyone, and an increasingly plentiful supply of powerful cloud-computing based applications available as plug-ins.

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” Evidence-based ” Life-cycle Federal Facility Management, BIM, and the Status Quo – NIBS, FFC

Building Information Management

Requirements for facility life-cycle management, efficient repair/maintenance/sustainability, BIM. Physical and Functional Condition of Assets (Portfolio, Site, Building/Area, System, Sub-system, Component Levels). Buildings are a collection of components grouped into systems. Inventory of Built Environment.

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Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment.

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Building Types. Construction Methods. Information Technology. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Material Trends. Issue: 07/23/2012. Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment During Slow Recovery. 07/23/2012. SUBSCRIBE TODAY & receive immediate web access.

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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie

Building Information Management

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.