http://www.beck-technology.com - After working with some of the best estimating talent in the country over the past three years, deploying Building Information Modeling (BIM), I’d like to share some lessons learned in using BIM for conceptual estimating. Successfully using BIM for conceptual estimating requires the same investment as most new technologies: you’ve got to plan and commit both time and money. One of the more unique aspects of BIM is that it is a crossover technology – it was originally created for one purpose and now we’re developing alternate ways to leverage it. BIM has the potential to be a highly disruptive technology, changing the way we plan and build by improving speed, quality and cost.
The document discusses design overheads and computer-aided design (CAD). It notes that the design process involves envisioning an idea and creating configurations, drawings, or specifications. CAD has reduced design overheads like time and costs by enabling digital modeling and testing of designs. The document outlines the CAD workflow, from initial concept to 2D and 3D modeling to generating engineering drawings and presentations. It notes the widespread use of CAD across industries and an estimated 20 million global CAD users.
Microsoft Windows Azure - 3M Launches Web Based Visual Attention in Manufactu...Microsoft Private Cloud
3M launched a web-based Visual Attention Service (VAS) using the Windows Azure platform to analyze how the human visual system responds to designs. The VAS application hosted on Windows Azure allows designers to upload images and receive near-instant feedback on what areas will attract viewer attention. This helps designers optimize designs to make the most of marketing dollars. Using Windows Azure provided 3M efficient deployment, lower costs due to pay-as-you-go pricing, and high scalability to serve global customers without separate data centers.
Learnings from founding a Computer Vision startup: Chapter 10: Competition & ...Till Quack
The document discusses competition and positioning for computer vision startups. It provides advice on conducting basic competition checks, differentiating your product or service from competitors, and focusing on your own ideas rather than copying others. While large companies like Google may enter the same space, they likely have different goals, business models, and could even become partners rather than direct competitors. Examples are given of companies driving feature parity through new product releases. Overall the document emphasizes starting early when costs are lower, engaging customers, and explaining complex computer vision technologies in an accessible way.
Learnings from founding a Computer Vision Startup: Chapter 1 & 2: Why a startup?Till Quack
1. The document discusses the learnings from founding a computer vision startup. It emphasizes that the original business idea is less important than executing on that idea. It recommends doing basic homework on competition and timing, and finding a core founding team with complementary skills to build a prototype.
2. "Copying" other ideas is acceptable, but copying existing products may be risky depending on local restrictions, user dynamics, and whether there are key advantages like a huge technological lead. The document shares how the author's startups in computer vision were founded, including building on early object recognition work and having working systems for face reconstruction and search.
The document discusses the need for a new model of software development based on creative collaboration rather than traditional outsourcing. It outlines the characteristics of high-performance teams, including talent, commitment to mastery, autonomy, and a shared vision. These principles have helped Ci&T transform from an outsourcing provider to a "partner player" that delivers innovative solutions through a culture of engagement, entrepreneurial spirit, and Lean thinking.
Investing in BIM: Guide for architects.Yegor Shulyk
Following an introduction by Chief Government Construction Advisor Paul Morrell it then looks at what BIM is, the business benefits, survey results, legal issues, insurance, software and standards around the world. Finally there are a number of really interesting case studies from architects, clients and contractors. At over 100 pages it is a very thorough and well put together publication.
One of the great things about BIM is the way that many of those involved in making it happen it in the UK are so approachable via social media. The Editorial Board that provided guidance on the production are all active on Twitter:
Mark Stodgell is the IT Director at Pozzoni, an architecture firm established in 1983 employing 78 people. He is also the Northwest Regional Champion for the UK BIM Hub, promoting the use of building information modeling (BIM) in construction projects. BIM involves generating and managing digital building data over the lifecycle of a project, allowing for coordination, collaboration, and improved outcomes for clients.
Dave Carruthers is a product manager and UX designer with over 15 years of experience leading UX teams and managing products. He has worked extensively in e-commerce, helping sites like Glasses Direct and Travelodge improve conversion rates and user experience. Currently he is product managing two startups, and applies lean startup techniques with a focus on data, sketching ideas, and collaboration.
The document discusses design overheads and computer-aided design (CAD). It notes that the design process involves envisioning an idea and creating configurations, drawings, or specifications. CAD has reduced design overheads like time and costs by enabling digital modeling and testing of designs. The document outlines the CAD workflow, from initial concept to 2D and 3D modeling to generating engineering drawings and presentations. It notes the widespread use of CAD across industries and an estimated 20 million global CAD users.
Microsoft Windows Azure - 3M Launches Web Based Visual Attention in Manufactu...Microsoft Private Cloud
3M launched a web-based Visual Attention Service (VAS) using the Windows Azure platform to analyze how the human visual system responds to designs. The VAS application hosted on Windows Azure allows designers to upload images and receive near-instant feedback on what areas will attract viewer attention. This helps designers optimize designs to make the most of marketing dollars. Using Windows Azure provided 3M efficient deployment, lower costs due to pay-as-you-go pricing, and high scalability to serve global customers without separate data centers.
Learnings from founding a Computer Vision startup: Chapter 10: Competition & ...Till Quack
The document discusses competition and positioning for computer vision startups. It provides advice on conducting basic competition checks, differentiating your product or service from competitors, and focusing on your own ideas rather than copying others. While large companies like Google may enter the same space, they likely have different goals, business models, and could even become partners rather than direct competitors. Examples are given of companies driving feature parity through new product releases. Overall the document emphasizes starting early when costs are lower, engaging customers, and explaining complex computer vision technologies in an accessible way.
Learnings from founding a Computer Vision Startup: Chapter 1 & 2: Why a startup?Till Quack
1. The document discusses the learnings from founding a computer vision startup. It emphasizes that the original business idea is less important than executing on that idea. It recommends doing basic homework on competition and timing, and finding a core founding team with complementary skills to build a prototype.
2. "Copying" other ideas is acceptable, but copying existing products may be risky depending on local restrictions, user dynamics, and whether there are key advantages like a huge technological lead. The document shares how the author's startups in computer vision were founded, including building on early object recognition work and having working systems for face reconstruction and search.
The document discusses the need for a new model of software development based on creative collaboration rather than traditional outsourcing. It outlines the characteristics of high-performance teams, including talent, commitment to mastery, autonomy, and a shared vision. These principles have helped Ci&T transform from an outsourcing provider to a "partner player" that delivers innovative solutions through a culture of engagement, entrepreneurial spirit, and Lean thinking.
Investing in BIM: Guide for architects.Yegor Shulyk
Following an introduction by Chief Government Construction Advisor Paul Morrell it then looks at what BIM is, the business benefits, survey results, legal issues, insurance, software and standards around the world. Finally there are a number of really interesting case studies from architects, clients and contractors. At over 100 pages it is a very thorough and well put together publication.
One of the great things about BIM is the way that many of those involved in making it happen it in the UK are so approachable via social media. The Editorial Board that provided guidance on the production are all active on Twitter:
Mark Stodgell is the IT Director at Pozzoni, an architecture firm established in 1983 employing 78 people. He is also the Northwest Regional Champion for the UK BIM Hub, promoting the use of building information modeling (BIM) in construction projects. BIM involves generating and managing digital building data over the lifecycle of a project, allowing for coordination, collaboration, and improved outcomes for clients.
Dave Carruthers is a product manager and UX designer with over 15 years of experience leading UX teams and managing products. He has worked extensively in e-commerce, helping sites like Glasses Direct and Travelodge improve conversion rates and user experience. Currently he is product managing two startups, and applies lean startup techniques with a focus on data, sketching ideas, and collaboration.
Learnings from founding a Computer Vision startup: Chapter 7 Business ModelsTill Quack
The document discusses business models for computer vision startups. It notes that innovation can occur in business models as well as technology. Many existing business models are described, including B2C vs B2B, new vs existing markets, scalable models, and "free" models. Challenges for computer vision startups include establishing B2C models and competing with established B2B players. The author's startup experimented with different models before finding success in B2B licensing. Resources on various business models and strategies are also provided.
The postcard presents the title of a design project, briefly describes the problem it aims to solve, and includes a visual clue about the project through a picture or image. Students will share their postcards on the course blog to introduce their early project ideas and get feedback before moving forward with further planning and development.
Learnings from founding a Computer Vision Startup: Chapter 0 IntroductionTill Quack
This document summarizes the learnings from two founders of computer vision startups. It introduces Till Quack and Jan Erik Solem, the founders of kooaba and Polar Rose respectively. Both startups were spun off from university research labs and focus on using computer vision for mobile and web applications. The document outlines their backgrounds and experiences founding vision startups. It then provides an agenda for a discussion between the two founders about lessons learned in areas like product development, business models, engineering, marketing and competition.
Learnings from founding a Computer Vision startup: Chapter 8 Software Enginee...Till Quack
The document discusses 5 key challenges in developing a computer vision startup: quality, time to market, changing requirements, user experience, and efficient teamwork. It recommends using an iterative development process like Scrum to balance these challenges by having short iterations, prioritizing requirements, estimating work, and protecting development teams from interruptions during sprints. Scrum uses backlogs, sprints, planning poker for estimating, and burndown charts to help manage the project in a flexible way that can adapt to changing needs.
These slides have been used for my keynote at the 1st Cambridge Design Management Conference, Sep. 7th 2011.
The aim of the presentation was to give meaning and a more systematic approach to the 'buzzwords' that are being used at conferences in the context of business & design namely: Design, Design Management, Design Thinking, and Design Leadership.
In order to make the interrelationships more accessible I've created a model a while ago that illustrates the above mentioned relationships.
The overall story of the keynote is framed into the logic of 'tweeted statements' that showed up parallel on twitter.com while I was presenting the slides in order to facilitate a real time discussion.
For feedback or questions please drop me a note: cadmc1@ralfbeuker.com
Bianchi, a leading bicycle manufacturer, faced increasing competition that shortened design and development timelines. To meet these challenges, Bianchi adopted thinkiD DesignXpressions to design innovative carbon fiber frames. Using thinkiD reduced design times by 50% and increased the number of prototypes developed. This allowed Bianchi to enhance 18 out of 20 models using the same resources, cutting costs and accelerating their design process.
The document discusses common challenges that design teams face when working on projects. It outlines five key challenges: 1) unclear or differing project objectives between stakeholders, 2) uncertain budget ownership and funding streams, 3) design methods and processes being forced onto stakeholders, 4) team members lacking a shared language, and 5) conflicts between user and business needs. For each challenge, it provides lessons learned, such as the importance of understanding stakeholder motivations, expressing value in the stakeholders' terms, balancing user and business needs, and having a shared project language. The document advocates taking a collaborative approach to design that considers all perspectives.
ALPINA International is a leading manufacturer of sports eyewear with over 40% of the German snow goggles market. They faced challenges with long product development times using CATIA. ALPINA worked with an external design bureau that used think3 CAD software, starting with Eureka Gold. Migrating to thinkiD reduced the time to develop tools by 50% and shortened design cycles.
The document discusses the development of an affordable and portable projection mapping kit. It begins with exploring the need for such a product through surveys that identified projection mapping and issues with existing solutions being expensive, difficult to set up, and inaccessible. The brief is then defined to scale down projection mapping in size and cost to allow broader use. Criteria for evaluating success are outlined around resolution, mobility, energy use, simplicity, and affordability. Research is presented on existing projection mapping uses, equipment rental costs, and issues with DIY solutions. Factors affecting the design such as function, environment, cost, customer needs, and mass production potential are also discussed.
This document summarizes a presentation on adopting an agile approach to requirements for complex systems and distributed teams. It discusses using a product backlog, user stories, use cases and scenarios to understand desired outcomes. It also covers exploring solutions through visualization, prototyping, and reviews. The presentation emphasizes using the right level of detail for requirements and a blend of techniques including backlogs, models, prototypes and specifications.
Learnings from founding a Computer Vision startup: Chapter 5 fundingTill Quack
This document discusses various options for funding a computer vision startup, including bootstrapping with friends/family funding or side consulting work, applying for grants or research funding, pitching angel investors for small investments of $25-50k, or pursuing larger venture capital funding rounds of millions of dollars. It provides tips on creating an effective pitch deck, targeting the right investors based on their interests and timelines, and negotiating terms. Overall it emphasizes starting small with bootstrapping or grants if possible before pursuing external funding.
Collaborative Task Assignment on Tabletop ComputerChayan Deb
1) The document summarizes a student project exploring the use of tabletop computers for collaborative work.
2) Research included studying precedent applications, traditional tabletop practices, and the evolution of tabletop computers. Interviews found face-to-face collaboration beneficial for discussion, planning, and consensus.
3) A prototype was developed for task assignment on a Microsoft Surface tabletop. Design considerations included public/private work areas and representing tasks as movable "cards" to leverage benefits of both virtual and face-to-face collaboration.
Enrique Allen, D Fund - Warm Gun Conference500 Startups
The document discusses designer founders in tech. It defines what is meant by design, which goes beyond just visual design to include interface, information architecture, interaction design, functional specifications, content requirements, underlying technology, and user-product-business hypotheses and objectives. It defines what is meant by designer founders, noting they need skills across engineering, design, and business stacks as well as the ability to continuously guide their product and organization through design cycles. Critical assertions made are that differentiated brand and experience design from designer founders will be crucial to short- and long-term success in the crowded consumer tech market, and having a multi-disciplinary designer founder is a competitive advantage.
The document provides guidance on developing ideas for video content marketing. It suggests browsing topics related to corporate image, products, channels, training, events, human resources and more. Key recommendations include understanding the audience's knowledge level, recurring new content, prioritizing internal audiences, focusing on the first 10 seconds, using a fun style, and choosing pleasing music. The overall goal is to support communication strategies and engage audiences through short, shareable videos.
The document discusses the various roles and responsibilities of a software developer. It outlines the contribution possibilities for developers, such as providing optimal solutions, clarifying requirements gaps, contributing to solution architecture, and creating reusable code assets. It also describes capacity development possibilities, like learning new technologies, contributing to communities of practice, gaining exposure to processes, and developing time management skills. Finally, it maps out several career pathways for developers, including project management, technical leadership, quality assurance, business analysis, and entrepreneurship. The key takeaway is that software developers have many avenues for professional growth beyond just writing code.
The document discusses four big ideas that drive agile quality: focusing on customer value, commitment to continuous improvement, participation by everyone, and respect for culture. It argues that customer value means the customer judges what is useful, continuous improvement involves learning from feedback to reduce errors, participation requires involving all stakeholders, and culture is becoming more ubiquitous due to networking.
Wireframes, Mockups and Prototyping: Beyond 2D Web Page/App and Towards a 3D ...Steve Downer
This document discusses how wireframes, mockups, and prototypes are evolving from 2D to 3D formats to better address the needs of financial technology (FinTech) and Internet of Things (IoT) use cases. 3D wireframes can provide richer user experiences than 2D predecessors and better model new FinTech and IoT scenarios. While 3D techniques are more complex and costly than 2D, tools now allow creating 3D versions without coding by using visual programming. 3D printing also enables evaluating hardware designs in new ways. The document advocates 3D wireframing, mockups and prototyping to facilitate ideation and risk mitigation for the future of FinTech and IoT products.
20121023 effect the right kind of change in contextElizabeth Clark
The document outlines an agenda to discuss concepts related to innovation and motivation. It will explore the Innovator's Dilemma, fractal mindsets, using The Godfather as a model for driving change, lessons from the front lines about culture and awareness. It will also discuss different types of companies (project, product, solution) and how to bring ideas together through joined-up thinking. Finally, it may discuss fractals and artificial life as models for organizations.
Stakeholder Persuasion - How to quantify your gut feelingUser Intelligence
This document discusses how to quantify user experience research findings to persuade stakeholders. It provides two case studies: 1) Validating a new website navigation structure using tree testing which found the new structure was 40% better. 2) Measuring expected success of a new concept for Philips' website by testing tasks, satisfaction and goals on prototypes which provided convincing results to support investment. The key takeaways are to use quantitative analyses in design to facilitate objective communication with stakeholders and identify issues before development.
The top 3 benefits of bim in the construction industry Agon Coordination
Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become a staple in the construction industry. Maintaining an accurate and clean BIM model throughout the entire project process has many benefits, including increased accuracy of system installation, productivity for on site personnel, improved coordination with subcontractors, and a reduced environmental impact by decreasing excess material.https://agoncoordination.com/
This presentation is a summary about BIM technology (knowledge & implementation) to explain the difference between BIM & Revit (BIM is a processes knowledge, and Revit is a one of the softwares used in these processes).
Learnings from founding a Computer Vision startup: Chapter 7 Business ModelsTill Quack
The document discusses business models for computer vision startups. It notes that innovation can occur in business models as well as technology. Many existing business models are described, including B2C vs B2B, new vs existing markets, scalable models, and "free" models. Challenges for computer vision startups include establishing B2C models and competing with established B2B players. The author's startup experimented with different models before finding success in B2B licensing. Resources on various business models and strategies are also provided.
The postcard presents the title of a design project, briefly describes the problem it aims to solve, and includes a visual clue about the project through a picture or image. Students will share their postcards on the course blog to introduce their early project ideas and get feedback before moving forward with further planning and development.
Learnings from founding a Computer Vision Startup: Chapter 0 IntroductionTill Quack
This document summarizes the learnings from two founders of computer vision startups. It introduces Till Quack and Jan Erik Solem, the founders of kooaba and Polar Rose respectively. Both startups were spun off from university research labs and focus on using computer vision for mobile and web applications. The document outlines their backgrounds and experiences founding vision startups. It then provides an agenda for a discussion between the two founders about lessons learned in areas like product development, business models, engineering, marketing and competition.
Learnings from founding a Computer Vision startup: Chapter 8 Software Enginee...Till Quack
The document discusses 5 key challenges in developing a computer vision startup: quality, time to market, changing requirements, user experience, and efficient teamwork. It recommends using an iterative development process like Scrum to balance these challenges by having short iterations, prioritizing requirements, estimating work, and protecting development teams from interruptions during sprints. Scrum uses backlogs, sprints, planning poker for estimating, and burndown charts to help manage the project in a flexible way that can adapt to changing needs.
These slides have been used for my keynote at the 1st Cambridge Design Management Conference, Sep. 7th 2011.
The aim of the presentation was to give meaning and a more systematic approach to the 'buzzwords' that are being used at conferences in the context of business & design namely: Design, Design Management, Design Thinking, and Design Leadership.
In order to make the interrelationships more accessible I've created a model a while ago that illustrates the above mentioned relationships.
The overall story of the keynote is framed into the logic of 'tweeted statements' that showed up parallel on twitter.com while I was presenting the slides in order to facilitate a real time discussion.
For feedback or questions please drop me a note: cadmc1@ralfbeuker.com
Bianchi, a leading bicycle manufacturer, faced increasing competition that shortened design and development timelines. To meet these challenges, Bianchi adopted thinkiD DesignXpressions to design innovative carbon fiber frames. Using thinkiD reduced design times by 50% and increased the number of prototypes developed. This allowed Bianchi to enhance 18 out of 20 models using the same resources, cutting costs and accelerating their design process.
The document discusses common challenges that design teams face when working on projects. It outlines five key challenges: 1) unclear or differing project objectives between stakeholders, 2) uncertain budget ownership and funding streams, 3) design methods and processes being forced onto stakeholders, 4) team members lacking a shared language, and 5) conflicts between user and business needs. For each challenge, it provides lessons learned, such as the importance of understanding stakeholder motivations, expressing value in the stakeholders' terms, balancing user and business needs, and having a shared project language. The document advocates taking a collaborative approach to design that considers all perspectives.
ALPINA International is a leading manufacturer of sports eyewear with over 40% of the German snow goggles market. They faced challenges with long product development times using CATIA. ALPINA worked with an external design bureau that used think3 CAD software, starting with Eureka Gold. Migrating to thinkiD reduced the time to develop tools by 50% and shortened design cycles.
The document discusses the development of an affordable and portable projection mapping kit. It begins with exploring the need for such a product through surveys that identified projection mapping and issues with existing solutions being expensive, difficult to set up, and inaccessible. The brief is then defined to scale down projection mapping in size and cost to allow broader use. Criteria for evaluating success are outlined around resolution, mobility, energy use, simplicity, and affordability. Research is presented on existing projection mapping uses, equipment rental costs, and issues with DIY solutions. Factors affecting the design such as function, environment, cost, customer needs, and mass production potential are also discussed.
This document summarizes a presentation on adopting an agile approach to requirements for complex systems and distributed teams. It discusses using a product backlog, user stories, use cases and scenarios to understand desired outcomes. It also covers exploring solutions through visualization, prototyping, and reviews. The presentation emphasizes using the right level of detail for requirements and a blend of techniques including backlogs, models, prototypes and specifications.
Learnings from founding a Computer Vision startup: Chapter 5 fundingTill Quack
This document discusses various options for funding a computer vision startup, including bootstrapping with friends/family funding or side consulting work, applying for grants or research funding, pitching angel investors for small investments of $25-50k, or pursuing larger venture capital funding rounds of millions of dollars. It provides tips on creating an effective pitch deck, targeting the right investors based on their interests and timelines, and negotiating terms. Overall it emphasizes starting small with bootstrapping or grants if possible before pursuing external funding.
Collaborative Task Assignment on Tabletop ComputerChayan Deb
1) The document summarizes a student project exploring the use of tabletop computers for collaborative work.
2) Research included studying precedent applications, traditional tabletop practices, and the evolution of tabletop computers. Interviews found face-to-face collaboration beneficial for discussion, planning, and consensus.
3) A prototype was developed for task assignment on a Microsoft Surface tabletop. Design considerations included public/private work areas and representing tasks as movable "cards" to leverage benefits of both virtual and face-to-face collaboration.
Enrique Allen, D Fund - Warm Gun Conference500 Startups
The document discusses designer founders in tech. It defines what is meant by design, which goes beyond just visual design to include interface, information architecture, interaction design, functional specifications, content requirements, underlying technology, and user-product-business hypotheses and objectives. It defines what is meant by designer founders, noting they need skills across engineering, design, and business stacks as well as the ability to continuously guide their product and organization through design cycles. Critical assertions made are that differentiated brand and experience design from designer founders will be crucial to short- and long-term success in the crowded consumer tech market, and having a multi-disciplinary designer founder is a competitive advantage.
The document provides guidance on developing ideas for video content marketing. It suggests browsing topics related to corporate image, products, channels, training, events, human resources and more. Key recommendations include understanding the audience's knowledge level, recurring new content, prioritizing internal audiences, focusing on the first 10 seconds, using a fun style, and choosing pleasing music. The overall goal is to support communication strategies and engage audiences through short, shareable videos.
The document discusses the various roles and responsibilities of a software developer. It outlines the contribution possibilities for developers, such as providing optimal solutions, clarifying requirements gaps, contributing to solution architecture, and creating reusable code assets. It also describes capacity development possibilities, like learning new technologies, contributing to communities of practice, gaining exposure to processes, and developing time management skills. Finally, it maps out several career pathways for developers, including project management, technical leadership, quality assurance, business analysis, and entrepreneurship. The key takeaway is that software developers have many avenues for professional growth beyond just writing code.
The document discusses four big ideas that drive agile quality: focusing on customer value, commitment to continuous improvement, participation by everyone, and respect for culture. It argues that customer value means the customer judges what is useful, continuous improvement involves learning from feedback to reduce errors, participation requires involving all stakeholders, and culture is becoming more ubiquitous due to networking.
Wireframes, Mockups and Prototyping: Beyond 2D Web Page/App and Towards a 3D ...Steve Downer
This document discusses how wireframes, mockups, and prototypes are evolving from 2D to 3D formats to better address the needs of financial technology (FinTech) and Internet of Things (IoT) use cases. 3D wireframes can provide richer user experiences than 2D predecessors and better model new FinTech and IoT scenarios. While 3D techniques are more complex and costly than 2D, tools now allow creating 3D versions without coding by using visual programming. 3D printing also enables evaluating hardware designs in new ways. The document advocates 3D wireframing, mockups and prototyping to facilitate ideation and risk mitigation for the future of FinTech and IoT products.
20121023 effect the right kind of change in contextElizabeth Clark
The document outlines an agenda to discuss concepts related to innovation and motivation. It will explore the Innovator's Dilemma, fractal mindsets, using The Godfather as a model for driving change, lessons from the front lines about culture and awareness. It will also discuss different types of companies (project, product, solution) and how to bring ideas together through joined-up thinking. Finally, it may discuss fractals and artificial life as models for organizations.
Stakeholder Persuasion - How to quantify your gut feelingUser Intelligence
This document discusses how to quantify user experience research findings to persuade stakeholders. It provides two case studies: 1) Validating a new website navigation structure using tree testing which found the new structure was 40% better. 2) Measuring expected success of a new concept for Philips' website by testing tasks, satisfaction and goals on prototypes which provided convincing results to support investment. The key takeaways are to use quantitative analyses in design to facilitate objective communication with stakeholders and identify issues before development.
The top 3 benefits of bim in the construction industry Agon Coordination
Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become a staple in the construction industry. Maintaining an accurate and clean BIM model throughout the entire project process has many benefits, including increased accuracy of system installation, productivity for on site personnel, improved coordination with subcontractors, and a reduced environmental impact by decreasing excess material.https://agoncoordination.com/
This presentation is a summary about BIM technology (knowledge & implementation) to explain the difference between BIM & Revit (BIM is a processes knowledge, and Revit is a one of the softwares used in these processes).
8 Ways BIM Enhancing Construction Project Management (1).pptxMadhusudhanPandey1
Want to revolutionize construction process and project outcome? Check out the tactics of construction project management with Tejjy Inc. BIM & Construction Management Service Provider in USA. To discuss your construction project management, consult Tejjy BIM Consultants at 202-465-4830 or info@tejjy.com.
Technische Universität München November 2014 Neil Marshall
Neil Marshall is a chartered architectural technologist and chartered construction manager who has been implementing BIM within his practice since 2005. The document discusses his experience transitioning to BIM on several projects in the early 2010s. It describes the training and support provided to staff, challenges encountered with clashing software platforms, and benefits observed like improved coordination, visualization of designs, and client engagement. The implementation of BIM helped deliver projects on time and within budget by utilizing federated models for clash detection and single sources of truth.
MGF has been an early adopter of BIM since 2009, initially using it to develop manufacturing drawings and health and safety plans. They realized broader benefits including clash detection, sequencing, and customer decision support. MGF invested in Autodesk and developed 3D modeling capabilities. They encourage use of SketchUp for quick 3D sketches. More recently, they recruited software developers to automate design processes and create data analytics capabilities. Looking forward, they aim to be a digitally intelligent business making use of big data.
Building Information Modeling Design Engineering | TechnostructTechnostruct LLC
BIM has come in vogue due to the fact that it’s feasible and helps in streamlining the functioning of a company.Know how it can help you to increase effectivity.
This document discusses using building information modeling (BIM) effectively for construction projects. It begins by outlining the benefits of BIM, such as design, construction, and operations savings. Common BIM uses are then presented, including marketing, facilities management, quantities, clash detection, and more. The document emphasizes selecting the right BIM uses for a specific project based on its goals. Example project goals that may warrant BIM include complex design, constrained site plans, cost concerns, and asset information needs. The document concludes by introducing a BIM management solution that helps plan, scope, and track projects through visual project plans, scopes, and timelines.
Applying BIM workflows can provide significant efficiencies for design and construction projects. However there are so many BIM benefits that it is important to define the specific BIM Uses that teams should focus on. In this presentation we talk about what BIM Uses there are and how to create a plan for the top 5 BIM Uses on your next project.
BIM, or Building Information Modeling, involves managing all aspects of a building's information throughout its life cycle using 3D-based digital representations. To begin, defining project scope and setting timelines are crucial. BIM design and implementation follow, with an emphasis on creating a comprehensive design considering project elements. BIM modelers play a key role in crafting and maintaining accurate 3D models, collaborating with design and construction teams. DSP Consultants is a top BIM modeling company in Dubai, specializing in delivering high-quality, up-to-date BIM solutions tailored to individual needs.
REVIT BIM SOFTWARE & ITS BENEFITS FOR ARCHITECTURE.pptxcaddcentrenagpur
CADD Centre is one the oldest companies in India who boasts of having a robust track record for providing end to end solution for Computer-Aided-Design (CAD), Computer-Aided-Manufacturing (CAM) and Computer-Aided-Engineering (CAE) along with a multinational presence.
The document discusses the dimensions of Building Information Modeling (BIM) including 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, and 7D. Specifically, it focuses on 5D BIM, which is the process of applying costs to the BIM model. 5D BIM allows for automatic generation of material quantities from model data, which can be used for estimating, cost management, and budget tracking. Integrating costs into the virtual model provides more accurate project estimates and helps stakeholders evaluate pricing and cash flow over the construction phases. Software such as Autodesk Revit and ArchiCAD enable 5D modeling and simulation for improved construction supply chain management.
This document provides an overview of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its various dimensions. It discusses BIM, the BIM cycle, and dimensions such as 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, and 7D BIM. For each dimension, it provides an introduction, example software, advantages and disadvantages. The goal of BIM is to create and manage information about a building project using a digital 3D model and shared database. Adding additional dimensions such as time (4D) and cost (5D) allows for improved planning, cost estimation, and sustainability analysis over the lifespan of a building project.
Article #1 Common Challenges Faced in Building Information Modeling (BIM) Ado...ASPiREBiM Solutions
The document discusses common challenges faced in adopting Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the construction industry. It identifies five main challenges: 1) Lack of expertise, as most construction companies do not have qualified professionals trained in integrating BIM; 2) Lack of relevance and awareness of BIM, as many construction projects do not utilize modern practices; 3) Interoperability issues between different software programs and platforms used by stakeholders; 4) Constricted budgets that make it difficult for small and medium companies to invest in new technologies; 5) A reluctant or "old school" approach among industry professionals who resist new technologies and training. These challenges contribute to the slower than desired pace of BIM adoption in the construction sector.
What is BIM used for?
Why is BIM Management important?
What tools do BIM Managers use?
How can BIM Managers become more efficient?
What is Plannerly?
1. BIM Execution Planning
2. BIM Scoping
3. BIM Sequencing
4. BIM Tracking
5. BIM Validation
Watch the recorded presentation here: https://www.plannerly.com/cbimc/
The Role of BIM in Modern Construction ProjectsTawwabKhan4
In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern construction, the integration of technology has become paramount for success. One such technological advancement that has revolutionised the industry is Building Information Modelling, commonly known as BIM. With its digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of buildings, BIM offers a transformative approach to construction projects.
In this article, we take a look at the significance of BIM, exploring its importance and the multiple levels or stages it encompasses. We will also uncover the role of precision engineering in constructing stronger and more sophisticated buildings.
Understanding the Power of BIM: A Digital Revolution in Construction
At its core, Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a digital representation of a building’s physical and functional attributes. It encompasses a wide range of information, including architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical details, all stored in a centralised database. This comprehensive model serves as a shared knowledge resource for all stakeholders involved in a construction project.
BIM is a game-changer in the construction industry due to its ability to enhance collaboration, improve communication, and streamline workflows.
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For any Construction and its execution, BIM is required, as it works as a pre-planning of the construction in the form of a graphical version of how a typical or any kind of building is structured. There are complex buildings constructed these days and to make them possible, it's only BIM that comes into play.
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This document discusses the director's experience with implementing BIM (building information modeling) within their architectural practice. It describes how they initially trained staff in BIM software and gradually transitioned projects from 2D to 3D modeling over time. Challenges included coordinating between different modeling platforms used by team members. The director believes that training, collaboration between disciplines, and clash detection were important for successful BIM implementation. While early projects involved learning, the goal for future years is full implementation of BIM processes.
5D BIM, or 5D Model Based Estimating, links a 3D building model schedule and cost data to allow for improved cost estimation. While 3D modeling provides benefits during design, 5D BIM provides additional advantages to estimators by enabling faster and more accurate takeoffs directly from the model. However, challenges remain as models may not include all necessary takeoff information or specifications. Leading technology companies are working to develop solutions that integrate 2D and 3D content within estimation tools and link model objects to specifications to help estimators overcome these challenges.
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2. Over my career, I’ve come to appreciate the art and
science of conceptual estimating. It’s a skill that
requires experience, a sound methodology, and
plain old hard work to be successful.
While I’ve never made my living as an estimator, I
have been working with some of the best
estimating talent in the country over the past three
years, deploying Building Information Modeling
(BIM).
I’d like to share some lessons learned in using BIM
for conceptual estimating. (This is also what’s
known as the ‘highlighting the mistakes of others’
for your gain).
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3. BIM is what you make it.
BIM’s not magic, but it can perform a $10,000
disappearing act in your bank account if you just
buy a box of software and not a plan. Successfully
using BIM for conceptual estimating requires the
same investment as most new technologies: you’ve
got to plan and commit both time and money.
One of the more unique aspects of BIM is that it is
a crossover technology – it was originally created
for one purpose and now we’re developing
alternate ways to leverage it. BIM has the potential
to be a highly disruptive technology, changing the
way we plan and build by improving speed, quality
and cost.
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4. But before we hail this piece of information technology as the
panacea that will revolutionize the entire building industry, we must
apply the estimator’s skills (experience, methodology, and plain old
hard work) to the new set of tools.
Investment is required
because the real benefits
come from process
change more than
software innovation.
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5. Bite off too much and you might choke.
I’ve seen this happen many times: companies make
big plans without devoting enough time or
resources to be bring them to life.
Start small! I recommend using a free software
trial, together with paid product training during the
trial period.
This approach gives you a chance to audition the
software and process to realistically assess its
capabilities and limitations before you make any
major financial commitments.
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6. Another cautionary note: don’t be overzealous in
populating the cost database initially. Your
database doesn’t have to be perfect to use on real
projects.
I recommend creating only what you need at first,
on a project-by-project basis. This will help you
understand how you’d like the system to perform
before you spend a lot of time building it.
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7. Reinventing the wheel doesn’t make you
Thomas Edison.
You’re not in the software business.
Rather than spending your valuable time
experimenting with the best way to use the
software, leverage your time by learning from
other’s experience. The software developer likely
knows other firms who have faced the same
challenges and have worked through them.
The software vendor wants you to be successful -
ask them for industry references whom you can
speak with prior to and during a deployment.
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8. Additionally, most technology companies also offer
professional services to work with you, even one-
on-one, to accelerate the learning curve and
deployment process.
Leave the estimating to the professionals.
It takes about a month for a motivated estimator to
learn how to use BIM for conceptual estimating.
How long does it take to take an architect, who
knows BIM tools, to learn how to estimate costs? I
don’t mean to sound condescending to my
architect friends (and I work with many fine
architects on a daily basis), but the fact of the
matter is that estimating is generally not their area
of expertise or interest.
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9. BIM however, is a crossover technology that
benefits both estimating and architectural
disciplines.
Many general contractors now employ BIM
specialists with architecture backgrounds to fill
certain roles. These folks are typically gifted
technologically and understand the engineering
and architectural modeling practices.
This understanding can be quite valuable in running
project coordination meetings, but in my opinion
the estimating strategy must be developed by
construction professionals who’ve learned to use
the new tools.
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10. The right level of detail for the phase.
Conceptual BIMs differ from detailed design BIMs. They are not
developed to produce documents or coordinate efforts; they are
developed to help the project stakeholders make better informed
decisions at the earliest stages of a project. Adding more graphical
detail in the model only makes it more difficult to quickly evaluate
various what-if scenarios.
Conceptual Phase Schematic Phase Design Development Construction Documents Bid Phase Construction Phase
BIM for Conceptual Estimating Value Engineering
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11. Don’t be ashamed to have a very plain 3D cost model that conveys your
analysis as an estimator without the visual eye candy of an architectural
rendering.
We’ve all seen the video game stuff; instead focus on the “I” in BIM and
your ability to add value and differentiate.
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Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
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12. It takes soldiers and generals to win the
war.
Are you the sole person at the company tasked
with learning to use these software systems? Good
luck. You’d better have a lot of free time.
Conversely, if you’re the executive hoping to push
these tools on your team, the first step to success is
involving the “soldiers” in the decision process.
If you force tools on staffers, they are more apt to
come up with excuses than to find solutions.
Successful deployments share buy-in from the
users and support from the executive
management.
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13. Lather, rinse and repeat.
To really understand these tools and integrate them
into your work, practice and parallel your current
process. I don’t think it’s realistic to expect to walk
out of your first two-day training class on the
software and directly into a real estimating project.
To start, I recommend taking several projects that
you have estimated conventionally and rework
them through your conceptual BIM estimating
process as practice. You should arrive at the same
estimate and the experience of figuring out how to
do that is invaluable.
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14. Next, estimate using BIM as
well as your conventional
process on several projects
until you feel comfortable
with the software and the
process.
Finally, abandon the old
ways entirely and enjoy
spending far more time
developing Value
Engineering ideas and less
time quantifying.
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15. Keep the goal in sight.
Even though you may be tackling intermediate
steps, such as creating “exterior skin” cost models
for simplicity, you’re well on your way to the
ultimate goal of creating full estimates for the
owner.
Along the journey, you’ll enjoy the benefit of
improved work product with each step.
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16. About the Author
Andy O’Nan
After performing engineering, estimating, and business
development work in the concrete construction industry,
in 2007 Andy O'Nan joined Beck Technology on their
quest to change the building industry.
An evangelist of the use of building information modeling
(BIM) for preconstruction purposes, Andy has become a
frequent speaker to AEC organizations and universities
on the topic of BIM. Andy is a graduate of Texas A&M
University's school of engineering and today manages
Beck Technology's global business development efforts.
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17. Want to learn more about macro BIM?
Watch a short video, a webinar or contact Beck Technology
today.
www.beck-technology.com
Beck Technology, Ltd.
1-888-835-7778
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