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Building Information Modelling (#BIM) education exploration

17/06/201922/06/2018 by

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 in the future. This blog response will respond with a content review that includes; construction … Read moreBuilding Information Modelling (#BIM) education exploration

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

24/03/201725/03/2017 by

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 Council (CIC) Information Manager (CIC, 2013) document and this will be investigated to understand whether … Read moreIs a Project Manager right for the role of an Information Manager? #BIM discussion

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

14/03/201715/03/2017 by

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 construction industry professionals embrace the opportunity to influence the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry … Read more#BIM, construction clients, #socialmedia, @theb1m and #bimregions discussed #ukbimcrew

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

03/03/201704/03/2017 by

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 here that it is incumbent on the client to ensure that the consultant team fully … Read moreMethodologies for #AEC practitioners to transfer & maintain digital information #BIM

#Innovation in the #construction industry #BIM #longread

17/01/2017 by

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 of innovation will be explored, as well as some of the wider industry issues that affect the implementation of innovation.  … Read more#Innovation in the #construction industry #BIM #longread

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

06/01/201710/01/2017 by

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) states that a BIM manager is “a staff member who is entrusted with establishing BIM … Read moreIs a #BIM Manager role required? #Certification and #chartered status discussed

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

30/12/201603/01/2017 by

  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 additional benefits that the adoption of its collaborative principles could engender. It has been described … Read moreGovernment Soft Landings #GSL, #BIM and Integrated Project Delivery #IPD

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

20/12/2016 by

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, advocacy both within organisations and in the industry, and responsibility to meet challenges of BIM … Read moreAddressing the #BIM skills gap and education – Whose responsibility is it?