BIM is an acronym for Building Information Model. BIM is not a program. You do not get BIM just because you have a file that can be opened by a “BIM” program like Revit. Information is critical to the Building Information…
Author: Sheri Blackford
Sheri Blackford is the owner of Lanmar Services. Registered as a Licensed Architect (TX 16753) and Interior Designer in Texas. She is LEED accredited. She has worked internationally in Europe, Africa, North America and the Bahamas. Prior to Lanmar Services she was Project Architect on Schools, Large Resorts, Hotels, Condominiums and Schools. Her current role as owner of Lanmar Services is to manage projects, direct the LiDAR scanning of the buildings and their documentation.
Calibration
Selective sections from GSA BIM Guide Series 03 – BIM Guide For 3D Imaging Calibration Errors from an improperly calibrated instrument are systematic errors and result in an offset or bias in the measurements. This offset may be constant, linear,…
3D Imaging (laser scanning) vs. Traditional As-Built Documentation Methods
Selective sections from GSA BIM Guide Series 03 – BIM Guide For 3D Imaging The economic decision to use 3D imaging systems versus other methods depends on several factors…. Important factors affecting the decision include project requirements (e.g., measurement…
What is 3D Imaging (Laser Scanning)
Selective sections from GSA BIM Guide Series 03 – BIM Guide For 3D Imaging The benefits of determining the spatial environment and as-built conditions have played a key role in reducing costs and delivering a higher quality engineering effort. 3D…
Accuracy of Measurement
Selective sections from GSA BIM Guide Series 03 – BIM Guide For 3D Imaging 3.1.1. Sources of Error All measurements contain errors. Even measurements from a calibrated instrument are subject to random fluctuations or “noise”. Besides random errors, systematic errors…
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