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…
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,…
Using BIM for Threat Assessment & Emergency Management
Building Information Models are an incredibly useful tool for the assessment and management of threats. This includes both human threats such as terrorism and natural threats such as hurricanes. This blog will outline how BIM can be used to improve…
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…
Presentation at HxGn Live
Larry Kleinkemper, AIA will be speaking at HxGN in Las Vegas on creating BIM models from plans vs scans. “Your ammunition for staying alive in business is designed to arm you with information to help win over potential clients. We…
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…
LOD – Development or Detail & Why it Matters
First of all, let’s establish what LOD stands for. Is it level of development or detail? People seem to use it interchangeably. Development vs. Detail – The History According to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) release document E202 (AKA…
Revit Models in an Embedded 3D Viewer
No matter how many screen shots you pull from a complete building model, it can never communicate all the detail of finished model. Well maybe it could, but who realistically wants to look at that many screen shots? That’s why…
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…
Glorious Gadgets
One of the most inspiring lectures I attended at SPAR this year was Jim Balding’s and John Russo’s 30 minute lecture titled “Glorious Gadgets” in which the two presented a series of videos and asked a simple question – tool…