COBie has become a common requirement and is incorporated into various BIM standards, yet it does not make much sense. There has to be something better than Excel spreadsheets.
BIM Analytics: next revolution in Design & Construction ?
Beyond questionable benefits such as clash detection and vague purposes such as’nD’, analytics of BIM data could revolutionise the way we design & construct. This post examines the possible development of this aspect of BIM.
BIM: Tech is the easy bit
The technical aspects of BIM are generally the easiest, but are given a disproportionate amount of (or exclusive) attention. The most important part of BIM is not software, but in how it is applied.
BIM Befuddlement: LOD vs LOD
How on earth did we end up with the term ‘LOD’ meaning 2, maybe 3 quite different things? This post examines the use of this term within the BIM world.
The rise of the BIM consultant
There is no shortage of service offerings by BIM Consultants.
But what can they offer a business and how do you select one ?
BIM: Importance of training
Many of the training issues covered in this post are not specific to BIM & I am certainly not the first to say that training is important. However, the challenge with BIM is to go beyond a token training course in a particular application and to make the training genuinely beneficial.
BIM: Importance of object libraries
Object libraries make a huge difference to model quality and speed of work. Therefore they are critical to profitable & successful project delivery. However, this aspect of BIM is often overlooked.
BIM: Where next ? #1
BIM applications seem to have stagnated/plateaued, and the release of a ‘killer’ application seems like a distant memory. This post reviews the future of BIM & related technologies.
BIM: Making Money
BIM is often touted, particularly by software salespeople as the ‘silver bullet’ that will win work, make money, save time and deliver a better project. The opportunity is there, but there is much more to BIM than just installing a new application.
BIM: Where next ? #2
This post explorers the current status of BIM within specific sectors of the AEC industry and relevant BIM applications.
ROI of BIM
Measuring the ROI of BIM is not easy. There is more to it than a simplistic comparison of software/training costs to estimated benefits. It is just as important to consider the soft metrics or intangible results in quality, opportunities, process and people of the business.
BIM: Talk the talk. Walk the walk?
Most design and construction businesses promote their BIM capabilities and see it as important in winning work.
But if BIM is only applied at a superficial level, it is most likely counterproductive. This post looks at the challenges in going beyond the talk.
BIM: A workhorse, not a show pony
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.
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.
BIM: Success is not guaranteed
BIM can be the engine-room of production for a design consultancy or a construction project if properly implemented and executed. However, it can equally be a brake on productivity and efficiency, so it is critical to get it right.
BIM Nirvana- interoperability and object libraries
True BIM interoperability and shared object libraries are a noble goal, but unlikely to happen. Object libraries are a key part of a design consultant’s competitive advantage, and software vendors have a vested interest in not making BIM data & applications fully interoperable.
HANNELL on BIM 