BIM RESOURCES

PAS 1192-2:2013 now available for download

PAS 1192-2 specifies requirements for achieving building information modelling (BIM) Level 2. The requirements within this PAS build on the existing code of practice for the collaborative production of architectural, engineering and construction information, defined within BS 1192:2007. Now available as a free PDF download.

by BSI, 1st of March 2013

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

Revit vs Revit LT

Autodeck compare AutoCAD LT vs Revit vs Revit LT.

5th of September 2012

Practical Architectural Modelling by Nigel Davies published

Nigel Davies has recently written “Practical Architectural Modelling with AECOsim Building Designer”, a step-by-step introduction to BIM using of Bentley’s AECOsim Building Designer. This book is designed for both new and experienced architects and engineers. It covers the design of a BIM project from start to finish, providing the reader with a basic knowledge of individual aspects of AECOsim Building Designer and acting as a stand-alone reference guide.

‘Practical Architectural Modelling’ provides both a quick reference guide to the use of each tool and a progressive learning path for modelling and delivering a BIM-based construction project. Each clearly categorised chapter is broken down into short and easy to follow tasks covering what you, as a designer, need to become quickly and successfully productive using AECOsim Building Designer. It focusses on practical, pragmatic advice, working through real examples of the challenges you may face when dealing with new BIM methodologies.

Stacked with shortcuts and administration tips throughout the exercises, ‘Practical Architectural Modelling’ provides the level of detail necessary to ensure you make the most of Bentley’s AECOsim Building Designer. Always with an eye on “the bigger picture” at all stages of a project, from early concept design through to focussed construction documentation, the experienced advice contained in this book will help you transition to the process of Building Information Modelling and maximise the potential of your design data.

Published by Bentley Institute Press, it is now available in a special limited edition "advanced copy" from Bentley's website.

by Nigel Davies, 1st of June 2012

Club 2012 Knowledge Challenge

Club Revit and KnowledgeSmart invite you to put your Revit knowledge into action, by participating in our global Revit knowledge challenge. There are three different challenges Revit MEP, Revit Structure and Revit Architecture. Each challenge has 24 questions and you have 30 minuts to answer them. Club Revit members from all over the world are expected to participate. Updates will be posted each week so you can see how the challenge is going. Winners of the challenge receive $100 Amazon gift cards.

23rd of April 2012

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

Geometric Modelling Library for Software Engineers

The Geometric Modelling Library (GML) is a comprehensive, reusable software library for software engineers needing to employ complex geometric operations within novel software solutions. The GML is a valuable resource for:

•Professional software organisations looking to ramp up application production by using functionally rich but unobtrusive third-party components
•Engineers looking to encode a series of complex geometry operations within a manufacturing context
•Researchers, analysts and academics looking to develop new algorithms

20th of May 2011

Bentley iWare Apps for Interoperability

Bentley is offering the following free iWare Apps for enhanced interoperability leading to streamlined workflows.

by Bentley Systems, 25th of March 2011

WBDG - Relevant Codes and Standards

"At the current time the following items (on the webpage), listed alphabetically, are under consideration for inclusion in the National BIM Standard."

13th of December 2010

WBDG - BIM Initiatives list

Contains a list of organisations who are actively involved in BIM initiatives.

13th of December 2010