tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87636079671764623522012-02-16T02:13:02.123-06:00Moving toward BIM now and in the futureAaron Vorwerk, AIA, NCARB, EIT, LEED APhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14070940992562276969noreply@blogger.comBlogger351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763607967176462352.post-69908718432784052322011-03-17T08:32:00.000-05:002011-03-17T08:32:25.609-05:00

I have been behind on posting lately...WAY behind (Happy 2011, Everyone)! I'll place part of the blame on our company blog, Building Solutions; I post over there a bit more often.  But the reality is that life and work just speed up sometimes! While I'm thinking about it, you might want to venture over to our company blog to read about our newest Revit Add-in, ModelMedic(TM).  Of course, you

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Via Ryan Duell of The Revit Clinic, I just caught wind of Project Dasher over at Autodesk Research.  We've been waiting for some time to see an application that begins to build a direct link between design, construction, and building lifecycle data...beyond the "silos" in which current design tools and FM solutions operate.  This is exciting to see, and I am hopeful that this finds its way to

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I created Beyond the Silos as my own personal platform for commenting on BIM.  But I spend the majority of my free time reading and contributing to sites such as LinkedIn and our company's own blog, Building Solutions.  Feel free to drop by!

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Check this out:

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On ArchDaily today, David Basulto provides some great tips for architectural websites. As the internet becomes a primary marketing mechanism, the need to differentiate ourselves via clean, functional, and current websites has never been more pressing.

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The latest updates for Revit Architecture, Structure, and MEP are now available at the links below: Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 Autodesk Revit Structure 2011 Autodesk Revit MEP 2011

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Posted over on our company Building Solutions blog... We've just heard from David Light with a follow-up from Steve Stafford regarding the upcoming Revit 2011 Subscription Advantage Packs. The biggest news: Revit Server and Conceptual Energy Analysis (CEA). I've provided a quick summary below, but the links above go into much more detail...check 'em out! Revit Server Until now, Revit users

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A forward from Harlan Brumm: As you may have heard already, Update 1 has been released for Revit 2011 products. You can get the updates by following these links or by using Live Update (Check the little satellite dish): Revit Architecture 2011 Update 1 Revit Structure 2011 Update 1 Revit MEP 2011 Update 1

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Clipped vs. Unclipped? Survey Point vs. Base Point? Relocate what? On occasion, I see questions on the powerful but admittedly-confusing tools used for shared positioning in Revit. A number of good videos on this topic can be found with a quick online search, but be sure to check out this link to one of my favorite AUGI posts on the subject by Wes Macauley.

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There have been quite a few blog posts on new features in the Autodesk Revit 2011 series; check out these examples on Revit Architecture and Revit MEP. It looks like we're taking a good step forward this year. And if you haven't already downloaded the products, you can go get 'em now: Revit Architecture 2011 Revit Structure 2011 Revit MEP 2011

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You can now download documents from Autodesk that serve as a guide for developing BIM execution/deployment plans. Per the Autodesk website: "The Autodesk BIM Deployment Plan offers tools and guidance for building industry professionals interested in implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM). Tools offered in this resource provide a practical framework for AEC stakeholders, and can be used

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We continually remind our customers that BIM is a process, not a tool or set of tools. Of course, the tools must facilitate engagement with the BIM process, and users need to understand the proper use of such tools. To that end, we are refocusing our classroom instruction and mentoring strategies towards a process-oriented approach. It's not about the tools; it's about getting into BIM. Let's

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It's been a while since my last post, and it's been a busy time...Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, family gatherings, family weddings, and the like. Now that we're back in the swing of things, I'd like to wish everyone the best for 2010. Here's to a year that is positive personally, spiritually, professionally, and economically for all!

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Previously, we mentioned that the State of Texas announced that it would be requiring BIM on future projects. Today, the TFC further clarified that these models must be developed and delivered using Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, and Design Review. Mention was made of the desire to allow for all platforms once true interoperability is achieved; however, at least for now, Revit is "IT".

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I just came across a blog post by Scott McEachron about ICEvision, a "virtual reality" application that allows for viewing of Revit (and 3D CAD) models on the iPhone.  Check it out!

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I just came across Steve's latest post on Revit OpEd, and I couldn't agree more.  Having led Revit implementations in a couple of firms (and taught many students since then), I have learned this lesson well:  For training to be successful, it has to be part of an overall implementation plan.  At the very least, students need to have a project to work on when they get back to the office.  Sending

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I would highly recommend checking out this article by Winter Street Architects, in which they open up about their road to BIM. One of the key takeaways from their comments, although not explicity stated, is that BIM is a process. The tools used (in this case Revit) are important, but the workflow changes associated with implementing BIM need to be understood.So many firms remain on the fence

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It's official...the State of Texas will require BIM capability for state design and construction projects. Check out this article from Building Design + Construction, along with the corresponding announcement from the Texas Facilities Commission.

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Check out this well-written commentary by a gentleman at Morris Architects about the BIM transformation within their firm...

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New builds are available in service pack format for the three Revit 2010 flavors. See The Revit Clinic for info and links.

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Just heard that the first Revit 2010 Service Pack is coming...read about the enhancements here. We've seen rapid adoption this year, so I'm guessing this update won't be a moment too soon.

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Thanks to a post from Steve at Revit OpEd, we've got word that the new AUGI magazine AEC Edge will be available shortly. Check it out!

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Thanks to Steve's post at Revit OpEd, I've just learned of a new tool in development at Autodesk Labs. They're calling it the RDB Link Tool, and it will allow Revit product family users to begin driving their models using an external database. Very cool!

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Steve Stafford over at Revit OpEd has just posted links to quite a number of handy utilities for Revit, and I wanted to pass them along to you:Local File Generator by HCYU and AssociatesRevit Utilities by Biggest Brains - Comparing Shared Parameter files - Merging Shared Parameter files - Deleting backup files (optionally recursively) - Copying CSV files created for Type Catalog usage for easy

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Be sure to stop by Inside the Factory, the new blog by Autodesk Revit programmers!

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Check it out here on 2/6/09 at 12pm ET!

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Another year, another Christmas with family and friends. This year, especially, it has been good to reflect on the blessings that we've been given. And it's always good to go home, of course (even if "home" means the in-laws this year!)Wishing all of you and your families the best of holidays and a happy 2009!

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Well...it was a long, tiring, informative, and exciting week at AU. Along with many thousands of my contemporaries, I enjoyed meeting and hearing from some of the experts in our field.For my wife and me, it was also our first visit to Las Vegas, which is a whole story unto itself. We cruised the strip on the Deuce, toured the Bellagio, Caesar's Palace, MGM Grand, and of course the Venetian/

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I've attended the National BIM Conference a few times in the past, but Autodesk University is a new experience for me, and it's been a great time so far. The conference is being held at the Venetian resort this year, and I have to say that the venue has lived up to our expectations!

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Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

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Web Updates #3 for Revit Architecture, Structure, and MEP are now available for download:Revit Architecture WU#3 Service PackRevit Structure WU#3 Service PackRevit MEP WU#3 Service PackGo get 'em!

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I was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. I have been working with AutoCAD since Release 10 in 1991. I started working for a residential designer on the board, and I worked my way through five years of electrical engineering. I have since been working in architecture for another seven years. I found my dream job with my present employer, DCCADD, where I help others learn the software and

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My name is Samantha Galloway, and I am from East Texas. For the past two years, I have been a solutions specialist, much like Aaron and Gabe. I am currently working in sales, but I remain very interested in software. My primary focus has been on Revit Architecture and Revit Structure; I am also proficient with AutoCAD, Microstation, and ESRI software. I am hoping to learn 3ds Max Design and

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For a few years now, I've been using LinkedIn to keep in touch and up-to-date with old friends and contacts. Here's an excerpt from my profile:I have long been interested in the impact of BIM software on the evolution of the AECOO industry, and I am personally interested in guiding firms through the process of adopting these tools and leveraging their capability. Over the past few years, I

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Welcome to our new and rough-around-the-edges blog. My name is Aaron, and my goal in kicking this off is to share ideas and observations on the development and adoption of BIM from a teaching and implementation perspective. Over the coming months and years - if this takes off - my colleagues and I will post on our experiences, both in the classroom and out in practice.Incidentally, the theme "

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