Within construction, BIM is often seem as relevant to designers only, rather than as a potentially cost saving and practical part of project delivery. This post covers the reasons behind this perception.
Author: Andrew Hannell
Andrew Hannell is a qualified architect and has been working with technology, design and construction for around 25 years.
He has worked for various architectural, engineering, technology & construction companies across commercial buildings, civil & infrastructure, tunnelling, hydrocarbons and industrial projects. He lives in Adelaide, Australia.
BIM: an awkward term
BIM is a widely used term and has the benefit of being a simple & pronounceable acronym. But it is a widely misunderstood term, and this post covers the history and future of this term.
BIM & the Gartner hype cycle
The Gartner Hype Cycle describes a technology maturity cycle, where high initial expectations are followed by a trough of disappointment, before recovering to a level somewhere below the initial expectation. This post explores how this cycle applies to BIM.
BIM: Myth of Clash Detection
Clash detection is an oft-quoted benefit of BIM. If used properly, it can be a fantastic tool for validating a design and identifying errors. However, it cannot replace a proper design coordination process based on good planning & communication.
Dynamo: Notes from a Novice
Dynamo offers a number of productivity and capability benefits for Revit based modelling. Whilst it is not a tool that everyone needs to use, it can be a big time-saver for specific purposes. This post outlines in non-technical terms the benefits of Dynamo.
BIM: Less is More
With BIM, it is possible to have too much information. BIM often ends up being way too complicated. In this post, I examine why this happens and how to prevent it.
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