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The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20191209

The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20191118 - @LondonBuildExpo #2019, new software developments from @Cityzenith5D, digital manufacturing @theb1m and articles from @archdigest plus course from @BartlettUCL

The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20191118

The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20191118 - @LondonBuildExpo #2019, new software developments from @Cityzenith5D, digital manufacturing @theb1m and articles from @archdigest plus course from @BartlettUCL

The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20191021

The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20191021 - announcing the launch at @digiconweek #DCW2019 and a new computational conference next year from @_DCIO

The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20191009

The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20191004 Welcome to the Association of Data-Driven Design roundup. Each week the aim is to share current information and news on Data-Driven Design practices within the construction industry. Please get in…

The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20190921

The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20190921 Welcome to the Association of Data-Driven Design weekly roundup. Each week we aim is to share current information and news on Data-Driven Design practices within the construction industry. Please get…

The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20190915

The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20190915 Welcome to the Association of Data-Driven Design weekly roundup. Each week we aim is to share current information and news on Data-Driven Design practices within the construction industry. Please get…

The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20190905

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The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20190801

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The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20190724

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The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20190709

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Is there a preferred standard form of contract that can be used with #BIM? One option explored.

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…

Building Information Modelling (#BIM) education exploration

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

What is the @thenbs Digital Plan of Works? #BIM discussion

Introduction – what is the digital works? The National Building Specification Digital Plan of Works (DPoW) is an online tool that facilitates the process of Building Information Modelling (BIM), in particular relating to the works…

#COBie and #IFC implementation thoughts #bimthoughts

This blog explores three areas how will Construction Operations Building; information exchange (COBie) be delivered in practice, how can we avoid inadequate content or COBie deliverables being abandoned, and how does the industry ensure IFC and COBie…

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

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…

#Innovation in the #construction industry #BIM #longread

Introduction This blog investigates the concept of innovation within the construction industry, and how the professionals respond to standards, and what future innovations may arise over the coming years for the construction industry.  A definition…

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

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…

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

  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…

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

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…

3D #GIS and #BIM – benefits and complexities

This article asks for three questions to be answered; the first part asks whether the government should be creating and managing a 3-D digital survey of the built environment, the second part asks what uses…

How can Cloud #BIM integration affect the architecture, engineering and construction sector?

This blog covers Cloud Building Information Modelling (BIM) and the effect that this may have on the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sectors.  There are a number of areas asked to be investigated and these are all…

Why is there a need for #PAS1192-3 and the Asset Information Model (#AIM)?

A summary of the questions within this post include; Why is there a need for PAS 1192-3 and the Asset Information Model (AIM)?  Why was there a need to develop 1192-3?  Why is PAS 1192-3 crucial…