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Five Secrets for a Smooth Transition for your Next Engineering Software Implementation
By Kevin Breslin, Director of Professional Services, Infrastructure Solutions, IMAGINiT Technologies.
Is your organization considering the transition to a new engineering software platform or is your team ready for an upgrade? If so, read on to ensure a smooth transition.
The following five key findings are extracted from experiences gathered over hundreds of design and engineering information modelling system implementations. Follow these five recommendations to save time and effort and avoid the pitfalls while keeping your live projects right on schedule.
Step by step, let’s look at the best practices to planning a successful transition. Continue reading
7 Do’s and Don’ts for a Realistic BIM Implementation
In a recent guest article, Bryan Cowles, an Applications Specialist at IMAGINiT Technologies, observed that while more and more government agencies are moving ahead and incorporating Building Information Modeling (BIM) into their workflows, “…some are yet to be convinced of the benefits that an intelligent model can provide.”
In his article – Teardown or Retrofit: A BIM Evaluation Gives the Answer – Bryan goes on to provide an excellent example of the time and cost savings achieved by retrofitting two existing structures into one larger structure, as opposed to going the demolition route – thanks to a BIM-based feasibility study. A study which also won over a team of doubtful engineers who thought demolition was the best option. Continue reading
Teardown or Retrofit: A BIM Evaluation Gives the Answer
Numerous government agencies are moving ahead by incorporating the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process into their workflow, but some are still yet to be convinced of the benefits that an intelligent model can provide. Recently, we assisted a public sector client faced with a unique challenge; they had to decide whether to retrofit two existing structures into one or demolish both and build a new structure. Using the BIM process, we were able to help them identify substantial cost and time savings by changing the direction of the project from demolition and rebuild, to a retrofit. Continue reading
Boosting the Power of Integrated Project Delivery with BIM
By Beau Turner, Director of Business Development, Building Solutions Group, Avatech Solutions
Originially published in [acronym] magazine, Issue 11
Building teams are looking more closely at Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) in the midst of the worldwide economic crunch. In fact, IPD is emerging as the standard for early collaboration and powerful decision-making in the building industry. IPD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) together can further boost productivity and reduce risks.
What is IPD?
IPD is an arrangement between designers, engineers, contractors and owners where all share in both the risks and rewards for a given project. Experience reveals four main benefits to using IPD:
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Improving Public Funds Use through BIM Accuracy: Altering the Role of the BIM Manager
By Beau Turner, Director Business Development, Building Solutions Group, Avatech Solutions
Originially published in [acronym] magazine, Issue 10
The severity of the current economic downturn has seen the public sector striving to increase the value of its services. While private construction projects languish due to the credit crunch, new government building projects are emerging to create jobs and keep the economy moving. In the midst of this opportunity, government decision makers are under even more pressure than usual to ensure optimal use of tax dollars.
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Getting to Green: Sustainable Building Design and BIM
Building information Modeling (BIM) adoption plays a significant part in supporting the creation and maintenance of green buildings. [acronym] shows how three examples highlight where BIM can help you design greener buildings today.
For several reasons, not the least of which is global climate change, sustainable building has become a practice of critical interest. ‘Sustainable’ buildings minimize the use of resources such as energy, water, materials and land through optimal design. Green buildings are designed and operated to create healthier and more productive work and living environments through natural light and improved air quality. Sustainable buildings can also reduce long-term operations and maintenance expenses. Continue reading
