Author: allisterlewis

BIM and new technologies in construction mean that traditional roles in construction are changing with data becoming a central requirement for projects. This has resulted in new data-driven design approaches emerging.  The Association of Data-Driven Designers (www.ADDD.io) has been created out of a research project that identified that these new roles require a Association to support digital specialists in construction who hold a range of non-traditional skills and abilities. New data driven individuals, teams and approaches across construction are supporting a reduction in time, increasing efficiency and moving the industry forward.   ADDD+ is aimed at those who would like to adopt more data-driven approaches to increase efficiency, and meet future construction challenges.
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Is there a preferred standard form of contract that can be used with #BIM? One option explored.

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Introduction The blog asks whether there is a preferred standard form of contract that can be used in accordance with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and whether any existing contract type can be used.  The context of contracts and options will … Continue reading Is there a preferred standard form of contract that can be used with #BIM? One option explored.

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Building Information Modelling (#BIM) education exploration

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Introduction This blog explores four areas regarding Building Information Modelling (BIM) education.  These include; responsibility for training, current practice and how can it be improved, advocacy both within organisations and in the industry, and responsibility to meet challenges of BIM … Continue reading Building Information Modelling (#BIM) education exploration

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Is a Project Manager right for the role of an Information Manager? #BIM discussion

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This blog discusses the BIM Task Group recommendation that the project lead or design team leader may be the most appropriate individual for the role for Information Manager.  The role of the Information Manager is defined specifically within the Construction Industry … Continue reading Is a Project Manager right for the role of an Information Manager? #BIM discussion

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#BIM, construction clients, #socialmedia, @theb1m and #bimregions discussed #ukbimcrew

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This blog recognises that Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a fundamental change to a construction industry which has not progressed significantly in line with other industries in relation to productivity.  There are two sections to this post which includes; how can … Continue reading #BIM, construction clients, #socialmedia, @theb1m and #bimregions discussed #ukbimcrew

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Methodologies for #AEC practitioners to transfer & maintain digital information #BIM

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The question of this blog asks; what methodologies can be established or maintained by Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) practitioners to ensure effective management and eventual transfer of digital information through design, construct, operations and maintenance phases? It is argued … Continue reading Methodologies for #AEC practitioners to transfer & maintain digital information #BIM

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Exploring #BIM object naming #standards – A discussion for debate

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This blog looks at Building Information Modelling (BIM) object naming standards information.  In addition to this how this information is then structured with the object, i.e. embedded or linked, is also examined.  This is by no means comprehensive and further … Continue reading Exploring #BIM object naming #standards – A discussion for debate

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Is a #BIM Manager role required? #Certification and #chartered status discussed

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This blog explores whether a BIM Manager role is required and asked whether a formal certification is required to provide a level of confidence for clients in the abilities of that individual. BIM Manager Role definition (Kensek and Nobel, 2014, p.364) … Continue reading Is a #BIM Manager role required? #Certification and #chartered status discussed

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Government Soft Landings #GSL, #BIM and Integrated Project Delivery #IPD

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  This post will discuss how Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) could support the notion of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to power Government Soft Landings (GSL) and the Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) Soft Landings approach in the UK, identifying … Continue reading Government Soft Landings #GSL, #BIM and Integrated Project Delivery #IPD

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Addressing the #BIM skills gap and education – Whose responsibility is it?

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Note: Post was written pre-Brexit and Farmer Review, although both developments support the points below. Introduction This post answers to four areas regarding Building Information Modelling (BIM) education.  These include; responsibility for training, current practice and how can it be improved, … Continue reading Addressing the #BIM skills gap and education – Whose responsibility is it?