The adoption of BIM in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry is gaining momentum, thanks to more companies working on getting better bottom-line returns from streamlining workflows. The model-based approach of BIM means that all contractors involved in a project can access every step involved in one area. This is just one benefit of ...
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The construction industry is changing rapidly, with new technologies being introduced all the time. BIM is one such technology, but many people often use the phrase interchangeably with CAD. Although there is a relationship between CAD and BIM, they are not the same thing. To get the most out of BIM, it is essential for ...
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Outsourcing BIM services are becoming more and more popular, with lots of companies now offering BIM Services to construction companies. But how do construction companies identify the best BIM service provider for their needs? The rapid increase in the population on a global scale has increased the demand for more efficient and sustainable residential ...
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Building information modelling (BIM) is one of the most exciting opportunities that has arisen for surveyors in the last few years. This model-based approach to construction combines processes and technologies in such a way that supports the efficient creation and use of information. BIM offers lots of opportunities for surveyors thanks to its strong ties ...
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Using Building Information Modelling (BIM) on new buildings is easy to do - you are starting from scratch after all, and so you can make sure everything is laid out where it needs to be. But what if the building you are working on is an existing structure, such as a historical building, a renovation ...
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In this post, The CAD Room explores 3D, 4D, 5D and 6D BIM and shows how adding extra information can make for better buildings, thanks to more timely decisions being made. What is BIM? Building information modelling (BIM) is the name given to the process of creating and managing information throughout the lifecycle of ...
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When we talk about surveying and Scan to BIM, we tend to talk about a series of steps that we implement in order to get an accurate representation of the existing conditions on a particular construction project. When it comes to defining what Scan to BIM actually is, then we tend to look towards ...
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BIM technology is constantly evolving and improving, enabling greater accuracy and increasing all of the benefits it brings to use in construction projects. More and more architectural practices are also now switching to our 3D CAD services from 2D in order to improve their design coordination. But what other benefits can BIM bring to a ...
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The CAD Room offers many services to BIM consultants throughout the UK, including fire sprinkler system coordination and surveying services - but one of our most popular areas is our bespoke architectural rendering service. What is architectural rendering? Architectural rendering is the name given to the process of the creation of 2D and 3D images ...
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Research published by RCIS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) has shown that Building Information Modelling (BIM) can be a great benefit to Quantity Surveyors, by enabling them to speed up the estimating process through the use of the New Rules of Measurement. What is a Quantity Surveyor? The main aim of the role of a ...
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