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Crate & Barrel Uses BIM to Reduce Project Costs and Time

2010-04-14T14:57:00.001-05:00

U.S. retailer Crate & Barrel has utilized BIM in its construction projects since 2002 when company executives made a strategic decision to adopt the technology. The company's director of construction says BIM is allowing the retailer to continue building during the tough economic times, reporting that current projects take 40 percent less time and cost 50 percent less to complete than projects built before utilizing BIM. Click on the link below to read the complete article featured in Daily Commercial News and Construction Record.

http://dcnonl.com/article/id38245

Source: Daily Commercial News and Construction Record

Designing Sports Stadiums Using BIM

2010-03-01T16:32:00.001-06:00

New York Construction magazine recently featured an article in its BIM Special Section on how BIM was used to design and build the new Yankee and Meadowlands stadiums. The reporter interviewed project team representatives on both stadiums and this is what they had to say about BIM:

http://newyork.construction.com/features/archive/2009/04_F1_SportsModeling.asp

Source: New York Construction

Understanding Complexities of BIM in Healthcare Facility Design

2010-02-18T14:12:00.000-06:00

St. Louis, MO-based KAI Design & Build's BIM Coordinator Adam Lega recently submitted an article to Healthcare Design magazine discussing the complexities of using BIM in the design of a healthcare facility.

Read the article here:
http://www.healthcaredesignmagazine.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=51EB7590B50142C49924A9C01C9DB19F

Source: Healthcare Design magazine

GSA Talks About 3D-4D BIM Program

2010-02-08T14:42:00.004-06:00

The web site for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) includes an interesting and informative 12-minute video highlighting the group's national 3D-4D BIM program. The video includes comments from a variety of experts and shows multi-dimensional BIM drawing examples. The video also contains valuable insight into the future of BIM; including a prediction that two dimensional drawings will be absolete within the next 10 years. Worth checking out.

http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?programId=14500&channelId=-24291&ooid=20917&contentId=24256&pageTypeId=17109&contentType=GSA_BASIC&programPage=%2Fep%2Fprogram%2FgsaBasic.jsp&P=PMBIM

Source: U.S. General Services Administration

Reviewing BIM in 2009; Looking to 2010

2010-01-19T14:08:00.003-06:00

The author of the article in the link below sees BIM becoming a driving force in the AEC industry in 2010, based on the increased interest in BIM that he's seen locally and nationally in 2009. What do you think?

http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2010/01/moving-forward-with-bim-in-2010/

Source: Reed Construction Data

Register Today for BIMForum's Winter Event

2010-01-06T14:18:00.002-06:00

Registration is now open for the 2010 Winter BIMForum. The program, filled with BIM education and discussion, is scheduled for Jan. 11-15 in Phoenix, Arizona. This year's BIMForum will "focus on the varied uses of a building information model for the life of the project - from design to construction to post-facilities management."

Click here for more information and to register:

http://bimforum.org/2009/11/23/registration-open-for-winter-2010-bimforum/

Source: BIMForum.org

BIM-Cutting Through the Clutter

2010-01-05T13:54:00.004-06:00

St. Louis-based Tarlton General Contractors/Construction Managers blogs about BIM from a general contractor's perspective. Entry stresses the importance of determining BIM-specific goals and developing a plan to support those goals to ensure BIM implementation success.

Read More:
http://67.199.83.231/News/TarltonBlog/tabid/62/EntryId/6/Building-Information-Modeling-BIM-Cutting-Through-the-Clutter.aspx

Source: Tarlton General Contractors/Construction Managers

ASHRAE Offers FREE BIM Introductory Guide

2009-12-28T16:31:00.003-06:00

ASHRAE, founded in 1894 to advance heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to better serve humanity, is now offering its BIM Introductory Guide for FREE through its Web site, www.ashrae.org/publications. The recently released guide serves as a resource for professionals considering BIM tools and applications for their businesses.

For more information about ASHRAE or the BIM Introductory Guide, visit:

http://www.bdcnetwork.com/article/375193-ASHRAE_releases_free_BIM_introductory_guide.php

Source: Building, Design & Construction

Texas Facilities Commission Adopts BIM

2009-12-09T13:49:00.003-06:00

The Texas Facilities Commission, which oversees the state's real estate development, recently adopted Building Information Modeling for state design and construction projects.

Read More:

http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_news/2009/1101_TexasAdoptsBIM.asp

Source: Texas Construction magazine

BuilderNews Looks at BIM

2009-11-13T14:48:00.003-06:00

Thank you to reporter Ben Ikenson of BuilderNews for his insightful article into the latest e-tools, including BIM, that are helping the construction industry save time and resources on their jobs.

http://www.buildernewsmag.com/bn-multifamily/features/2595-track-and-build-

Source: BuilderNews

BIM and Green Design

2009-11-05T14:52:00.002-06:00

This may be an older article, but of course it is still relevant today. The article takes an in-depth look at designing green buildings using Building Information Modeling. The reading includes an overall, general description of BIM, along with several, interesting BIM images. Worth a look at.

http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm?fileName=160501a.xml

Source: Environmental Building News and www.buildinggreen.com

BIM Videos and Whitepapers

2009-11-01T19:36:00.002-06:00

The Autodesk website provides several videos on BIM, including a brief introductory video perfect for anyone just beginning to learn about BIM. The site offers several additional videos and a substantial list of whitepapers written on the topic of BIM. Worth checking out.

http://usa.autodesk.com/company/building-information-modeling/experience-bim

Source: Autodesk.com

BIM - Culture of Collaboration

2009-10-22T12:50:00.002-05:00

A recent article on Reed Construction Data takes an in-depth look at the need for businesses to promote a culture of collaboration in order to implement BIM. It takes more than just the right software to make BIM work, it takes a lot of teamwork.

Read more about it here:
http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/10/bim-ushers-in-a-culture-of-collaboration/#

Testing BIM's Intelligence

2009-10-14T16:47:00.002-05:00

Reed Construction Data has posted a new article on a BIM topic. This week: "How Smart is BIM?" The article lays some of the ground work for BIM, asking the basics such as "what is the definition of BIM?" and looking at a step-by-step approach to selecting BIM content.

Read More Here:
http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/bim/

Source: Reed Construction Data

Associated General Contractors Creates BIM Forum LLC

2009-10-09T13:57:00.008-05:00

The Associated General Contractors of America has removed its name from its BIM Forum, which is concluding today in Philadelphia, in order to create the BIM Forum LLC. The Associated General Contractors of America will continue to own and run the BIM Forum, however its name was recently changed and its focus and membership expanded to include more architects, designers, owners, design and construction attorneys, academia leaders and other BIM pioneers. The BIM Forum will now charge members an $150 annual membership fee, which will include monthly meetings, weekly teleconferences and more web casts, in addition to its three BIM conferences a year.

For more information about the change, visit:
http://www.bdcnetwork.com/blog/1340000734/post/360049636.html

Source: Building Design & Construction magazine

Decrease Design/Construction Costs with BIM

2009-10-06T10:27:00.004-05:00

Multi-Housing News magazine takes an interesting look at the cost reduction benefits to the owner for using BIM in designing and constructing multi-housing projects.

http://www.multihousingnews.com/multihousing/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003952293

Source: Multi-Housing News magazine

Autodesk BIM Experience Award

2009-09-30T14:36:00.003-05:00

For those of you who are not aware, Autodesk honors professionals and educators around the world who are helping to advance industry transformation through BIM. Organizations or individuals may submit a nomination for the Autodesk BIM Experience Award online at the link below. Awards are granted on a quarterly basis. The next nomination submissions are being accepted through November 15 for the Q1 awards.

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=12601739&DCMP=BAC-BIM-US-BDC-AWD

BIM Group on LinkedIn

2009-09-29T10:21:00.005-05:00

LinkedIn is a great way to connect with others who share similar interests in an industry. I recently came across a LinkedIn group dedicated to BIM and Integrated Project Delivery. According to its LinkedIn description, the group, called Collaborative BIM Advocates, is a "collaborative coalition of construction industry professionals that provides networking opportunities to those interested in using collaborative agreements, BIM and lean construction methods to achieve Integrated Project Delivery and to deliver construction services efficiently and productively." Talking with others who share an interest in BIM is a great way to expand your BIM knowledge.

http://www.linkedin.com/

BIM Special Section Worth Viewing

2009-09-28T15:45:00.004-05:00

McGraw-Hill Construction publications has a BIM Special Section on its Web site with a lot of information on BIM including a blog about its use around the world, image showcase, and an ask the BIM expert hosted forum. Plus, there are several featured articles on BIM to read through as well. It is worth checking out.

http://bim.construction.com/community/

Source: McGraw-Hill Construction

Hour of BIM Can Eliminate 10 Hours in the Field

2009-09-23T14:42:00.002-05:00

According to a recent article in Multi-Housing News magazine, utilizing just an hour of BIM can eliminate 10 hours of work in the field! How is that possible? Read it from the experts at the link below:

http://www.multihousingnews.com/multihousing/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003956453

Source: Multi-Housing News magazine

The Great BIM Debate

2009-09-21T16:36:00.002-05:00

This information that I found floating around the Internet is somewhat older, but nevertheless relevant. Here is a white paper from a company called Newforma and some interesting webcasts regarding the great BIM debate. Worth a listen.

http://www.laiserin.com/features/bim/index.php

Source: The LaiserinLetter, www.laiserin.com

The San Francisco Digital Design Breakfast Club on BIM

2009-09-18T12:45:00.004-05:00

The American Institute of Architects featured on its website the outcome of a recent session of the San Francisco Digital Design Breakfast Club. The informal group meets once a month to discuss the use of digital design technologies in design and construction, talk about the philosophy behind the technology and share stories about their experiences with the technology. Check out members' interesting responses to a series of 20 slides on the topic of BIM.

http://www.aia.org/practicing/groups/kc/AIAB080228

Source: American Institute of Architects, http://www.aia.org/

Get Your Green BIM Guide!

2009-09-17T14:42:00.002-05:00

The International Code Council is selling an in-depth guide on "Green BIM: Successful Sustainable Design with Building Information Modeling." This guide features practical strategies, techniques and real-world expertise to help you create sustainable BIM projects of all sizes. To order your copy:
http://www.iccsafe.org/e/prodsearch.html?words=9552S

Source: The International Code Council

Can You Measure BIM's Return on Investment?

2009-09-16T15:45:00.004-05:00

Dr. Burcin Becerik-Gerber and Samara Rice of the University of Southern California dive deeper into the BIM/ROI question in a recent AECbytes Viewpoint entry. Check it out here:

http://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2009/issue_47.html

Source: AECbytes.com

Creating a Window Using SmartBIM

2009-09-15T15:00:00.004-05:00

Reed Construction Data is an excellent source for BIM-related articles. A recent article posted in the resource's SmartBIM section follows the art and science of creating a single SmartBIM object - a window.

Click on the link to read the complete article:
http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/bim/

Source: Reed Construction Data