BIM

AEC (UK) BIM Protocols v2.0 now available

The latest version of the AEC (UK) BIM Protocols is now available for download from the AEC (UK) website.

Version 2.0 of the AEC (UK) BIM Protocol is a unification of the guidance provided by the previous documents, bringing workflows together in a single generic document which can be applied to any BIM-enabled project. The set of documents builds on the guidelines and frameworks defined by the UK standards documents, including BS1192:2007 and the forthcoming PAS1192-2:2012 alongside proven best practice procedures, providing a clear, concise path to implementation for BIM authoring software, such as Autodesk Revit and Bentley’s AECOsim Building Designer.

The AEC (UK) BIM Protocol v2.0 forms the “hub” of a complete software-based solution. Supplementary documents provide additional detail and enhancements required to implement these protocols using specific BIM authoring software.

Nigel Davies, chair of the AEC (UK) initiative, comments, “The UK construction industry is moving through an exciting period of rapid change. The Government’s BIM strategy is affecting all of us, the private sector as well as public. We see this release of the AEC (UK) BIM Protocol as critical in helping cut through the often very technical wording of the Government’s BIM Task Group documents and British Standard procedures, allowing companies of any size to work in a coordinated and consistent manner with BIM.”

by AEC (UK), 7th of September 2012

Adopting Revit pt V: How is drawing production affected by Revit?

One of the main outputs from a BIM model is the drawings. Revit fundamentally changes the approach you take to building sheets and managing them. Part 5 of the Adopting Revit "BIM Brief" looks at what you need to think about...

4th of July 2012

Adopting Revit pt IV: Do you need to adjust your procedures?

Continuing The BIM Brief on Adopting Revit, this month Nigel looks at how your workflows and procedures might be affected...

30th of May 2012

Adopting Revit pt III: Is Revit capable of producing your models?

This third part in a mini-series on migrating to Revit, specifically for Bentley users, looking at whether your buildings can be modelled using Revit's tools...

25th of November 2011

Adopting Revit pt II: Financial Considerations

This first part in a mini-series on migrating to Revit, specifically for Bentley users. Part I looks at the overall importance of understanding how your business might be affected (adversely or advantageously) by the switch.

Over to Nigel...

21st of October 2011

Adopting Revit pt I: Considerations when migrating from Bentley products

This first part in a mini-series on migrating to Revit, specifically for Bentley users. Part I looks at the overall importance of understanding how your business might be affected (adversely or advantageously) by the switch.

Over to Nigel...

5th of October 2011

UK Government Construction Strategy

Hot off the press, this paper covers the UK government's intentions to streamline construction delivery, through "fully collaborative 3D BIM (with all project and asset information,
documentation and data being electronic) as a minimum by 2016"...

by Nigel Davies, 2nd of June 2011

Smart Geometry 2011. Copenhagen, Denmark, 28th March – 2nd April 2011

Smartgeometry 2011 Copenhagen

The SmartGeometry Group is pleased to announce that the annual SG event will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, 28th March – 2nd April 2011. The event will be the key gathering in the year for experimentation, discussion, learning and networking within the emerging community of digital parametrics in the fields of architecture, design, and engineering.

8th of April 2011

The Ten Stages Of BIM Adoption

BIM adoption is a slow, gradual process, which breaks down into a number of distinct phases. Every company goes through them to a degree. Which stage has your BIM adoption reached? Expect to spot yourself somewhere in Nigel's irreverent end of year Soapbox...

26th of November 2010

You can't learn to BIM if you won't get wet

This month, the soapbox returns to its roots with a good old rant. The whole direction of BIM, the way companies are handling its adoption - or not as the case seems to be - is drowning any benefits that it could provide...

1st of March 2010