How to approach BIM for Renovations?

I just saw this post "Useful Approaches to BIM for Renovations" by Jose Oliveira.He talks about the approach to modeling a project in an existing building (by using existing documentation, CAD or hardcopy, and filling in the blanks with laser scanning), as well as the benefits of doing so.Obviously, coming from the owner side, my approach is different for projects. If we have a model (RVT), and we make a small change in-house, or notice an inaccuracy,...

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Guest Post: Greenwashing

I haven't had a guest post in awhile, so, I am pleased to share a writeup from one of my tweeps, Andrew Michler. He has provided the content and images in today's post.Long-time readers of my blog might have noticed that I rarely post negative or critical commentary here. I am a firm believer that we bring about positive things by having a positive attitude, and I hope that my offbeat critiques about software and events are well couched in the positive...

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CAD Management and Analytics Webcasts

If you've spent any time with me, you might notice that I geek out a bit over data. Yes, I know that randomly spouting applicable statistics in the middle of a conversation might not get me invited to many parties, but, that won't stop me from doing it.The beautiful thing about all of the discussions on 'big data' recently, is that they are bringing to light how valuable tracking and analyzing data on a wide scale can be. There are countless ways...

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Calling all Coders at AU2012

Sweet prizes, too bad I'm such a noob when it comes to programming...from Autodesk:APPHACK Entries are due Nov 14! Time is running out to submit your idea for a chance to earn a $5000 prize! APPHACK @ AU is a virtual code-fest to produce apps/plugins for AutoCAD using the ObjectARX and/or .NET APIs, and it's open to any ADN member who can produce a working app/plugin for AutoCAD. The event culminates in a live demo at Autodesk University in Las...

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Play a Game, Learn Some Software, Win a Workstation?

We're competitive.We may say we're not, but, let's face it, we like to have motivation. Anyone who is familiar with Khan Academy can see how successful this method of learning is. Autodesk is running a contest right now, for folks who download a trial version of The AutoCAD Design Suite and play a game to win a prize pack consisting of a standalone license (it is upgradeable, not NFR) of AutoCAD Design Suite Standard 2013, a Lenovo S30 workstation...

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You've been using Navisworks Too Long When...

You know you've been using Navisworks too long when...... you organize your kitchen into selection sets. Spices, baking goods, plates, glasses, silverware, sauces.... you're driving down the road on a rainy night, can hardly see in front of you and you wish you could adjust your clipping planes to see what's further up the road.... you see someone talking on the cellaphone while driving and think "There should be a rule against that!" and then you start figuring out the selection sets in your head to make the rules.... you have 13,300+ clashes...

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What does an Owner want with BIM?

Question: What does an owner want from BIM?Answer: Essentially, the same thing they wanted from CAD.In reality, the answer is actually another question.Who is the owner?When people talk about the owner and what they want and what they need, it always varies, because they all seem to be speaking about different stakeholders.This list breaking down each type of owner is from the perspective of *my* company. If there are other owners who would like...

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BIM and FM people, new Labs Project

I hope you facilities management types out there, that are keeping an eye out for such things, have noticed the new project from Autodesk Labs.They're currently testing an application which provides a link between Maximo and Revit (for those non-FM people, IBM Maximo is a CMMS, or a computerized maintenance management system, aka, work orders).You can get download and test here. If you can try it out, be sure to provide feedback, that's what they want and need to see if they can make this a viable product.From the Labs site:Richly attributed data...

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AUGI 2012 Salary Survey is Revamped!

As promised last year, I decided to take a fresh look at the AUGI Salary Survey this time around. The questions hadn't changed much from the original format I inherited when I started with the 3rd survey, so the whole thing was pretty much scrapped, and we've started with a clean slate. I appreciate all of the input from fellow AUGI members, as well as my instructors and professors at SLU.This year's survey consists of 24 questions, roughly broken...

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Autodesk Facility Management Suite 2013

IF Autodesk delivered a Facility Management Suite (which they do not), here is what should be in it. Facility Management Suite - StandardAutoCAD MEPRevit MEPRaster DesignImage ModelerVault For the Premium Suite, add Showcase and ConstructwareFor the Ultimate Suite, throw in Green Building StudioYes, I know what a couple of you are thinking. You're wondering why I did not include Navisworks (or Adobe Acrobat Viewer) on my list.Navisworks Freedom is...

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Medical Facility Moves from AutoCAD to BIM

This is the first article in a series, documenting the process that a multi-million square foot hospital went through to make the big move from 2d to 3d. Moving from AutoCAD to BIM for Building Floor Plans – The Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University’s BIM Implementation ProjectBy Joe Porostosky, Senior Manager of Facilities Information and Technology Services at The Ohio State UniversityThe Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University is reaching the end of  a project to convert all of our buildings from 2D AutoCAD drawings...

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What version of AutoCAD are you currently using?

This month AUGI is running a poll on the homepage, there are still a few more days left to take part, so please go to www.augi.com and cast your vote. The survey is over on the right-hand column, below the Quick Links.You can see the results of last month's poll in HotNews. Please feel free to chime in, no matter what flavor of AutoCAD you're using... vanilla, LT, electrical, mechanical, architecture, mep...Please pick the primary version you/your...

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OT: Blackout Day

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:SOPA_initiative/Learn_morehttps://www.google.com/landing/takeaction/http://www.cadablog.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-take-on-sopapipa.htmlhttp://www.blog.cadnauseam.com/2012/01/18/dark-times-dark-sites/And, of course, being as this blog focuses a lot on Autodesk software, here's a pointed statement reminding folks that, despite their appearance on crowdsourced lists, Autodesk does not, in fact, support SOPA.http...

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2011 - Finally

2011 is the year I was waiting for... looking forward to finally completing my Bachelor's degree at age 31. Not quite as soon as I would have liked to do it, but, I'm happy for the opportunity to finish what I'd started so many years ago.I have been rather busy with my studies and wrote a couple of posts on how I was doing, earlier this year, as well as back in 2009. If you'd like to know a bit about the coursework I went through during my time at...

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