Author: allisterlewis

#BS1192 considerations to understand when developing a Volume Strategy and #clashdetection.

There are a number of questions posed within this topic which cover the following areas; what is the definition of a volume and volume strategy; additionally what is a clash, what clash types are there…

Is the industry really ready for #COBie?

Why is COBie so complicated and how can it be improved? When considering the question whether the industry is “ready for Construction Operations Building information exchange (COBie)” this journal will consider what ‘the industry’ is…

Utilising BS 1192:2007 #BIM processes

What are the advantages that can be gained from utilising the BS1192:2007 (note: amended from PAS1192:2007 in original question) processes and what problems may arise from doing so? (Note: this text refers to the previous…

#BIM validation vs verification – who can validate and who can verify?

Enjoyed this recent discussion regarding the definition of verification and validation held on the 30.10.16 on Twitter. I have placed an ‘A’ next to author of tweet.  It appears that Graham Stewart has the final…

Who do we want the #BIM data ‘caretakers’ to be?

In order to examine this question a number of definitions are required; ‘we’ will need to be defined, a clarification on the role of the data ‘caretaker’ is addressed and who performs this role will…