Tag: BIM
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4D BIM for Design – An Interview with Jouni Ojala of Granlund
4D BIM has garnered significant attention in recent years. It is a method that adds a time and resource dimension to building information models. I sat down with Jouni Ojala, a Granlund expert in the field, to discuss the transformative impact of 4D BIM and how it can be applied in design scheduling. In my…
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BIM Clash Detection Unveiled: A Step-by-Step Approach
Discover the best practices for executing BIM clash detection in construction projects and the positive impact of incorporating structured model reviews. In the previous article of this series, we discussed the basics of clash detection: why it is elemental to the success of a project, what are various types of clashes, how to speed up…
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Make a BIM Converts Drawings into BIM Models Automatically
BIM software has existed for over 30 years, but most buildings are documented in 2D drawings. What if we could convert old drawings into BIM models automatically? I spoke with Leo Salomaa, the CEO and Co-Founder of Make a BIM, about the importance of automatic BIM conversion and how their company implements it. Leo is…
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Unveiling the Power of BIM Clash Detection for Optimal Project Outcomes
Clash detection has a high return on investment in the design and construction process. A considerable amount of time and money will be saved if collisions in design models are registered and fixed early on. We’ll look at clash detection, why it is essential, and how to do it efficiently with BIM technology. Small things…
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Supercharge BIM Workflows with a Single Source of Truth
Learn how Hercuton, a design & build firm, uses a Common Data Environment to boost its business and how Solibri’s new capabilities streamline BIM workflows on CDEs throughout the construction project. Often, a construction project is visualized as a neat supply chain diagram in which information flows in an orderly manner. Everyone who has worked…
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BIM AI Hub Features AI-Powered AEC Tools
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Meet Marzia Bolpagni, Head of BIM International at Mace
Marzia Bolpagni will be a keynote speaker at WDBE in September 2023. In this interview, we learn about her passion for modernizing the construction industry to become more productive, sustainable, and inclusive. Marzia is a building engineer by background. She became interested in BIM, Building Information Modeling, during her studies at the University of Brescia,…
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Reaching Climate Goals with BIM – An Interview with Marzia Bolpagni
Ready to get inspired and learn more about sustainable construction practices? Join us for this WDBE Talks interview with Marzia Bolpagni of Mace, who shares her insights on the importance of BIM in reaching climate goals. In the interview, Marzia and Aarni Heiskanen discuss Marzia’s current position at Mace and how she advances digital transformation as a leader and influencer How standardization…
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BIM Quality – A Cornerstone of Digital Construction Success
What can make digital twins a reality for building owners? What can facilitate contractors in reducing risks and improving productivity? What allows designers to save time and focus on their core competencies? The answer is building information modeling, when done right. This article looks at BIM quality, why it’s essential and how to achieve it.…
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Here Are the Winners of Tekla Global BIM Awards 2022
Trimble has announced the winners of its 2022 Tekla® Global Building Information Modeling (BIM) Awards. The overall winner for the best BIM project of 2022 is T2 Alliance, for their Helsinki Airport expansion project. In this biennial competition, the world’s most impressive structural construction projects that use Tekla solutions are judged in eight categories. The criteria the projects are judged…