B2-Mynaugh

For this week's blog post, the topic of discussion is reviewing the BIM handbook and, more specifically, Chapter 2, "Core Technologies and Software." This chapter discussed just where it addressed the progression of how these tools were used from creating simple geometric shapes to doing full recreation of a combustion engine. The part I would like to hone in on is the most common way that BIM is used. This being the ability for it to reviewing drawings for errors. This is quelling the natural inclination that BIM is used for drawing in that its ability to detect the mistakes in models that aren't easily seen. They give examples that when integrating different types of models from estimations to scheduling, it is able to automate and pick out any outlying errors so they can be corrected. This done by the ability to create 'rule sets' in which the program can effectively run "if-then" statements through one's design saying that, for example, this doorway must have a light switch within 6 ft of it. The program would run this through, and if a door did not meet this criterion, then it would call it out to be fixed. I believe that once a user gets familiar with the process and builds up a big enough database from past projects using this method, the way one designs and draws could be significantly improved in both quality and time taken.

Reference: Eastman, Chuck, et al. BIM Handbook : A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Designers, Engineers, Contractors, and Facility Managers, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2018. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy2.library.drexel.edu/lib/drexel-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5447327.


Comments

Hey Vishist,

 Reading over your blog, your views on how this growing technology will have on the construction field was quite interesting. As I said in muy post that having estimators and designers utilizing this technology can greatly improve their efficiency. Your points on the networking aspect in how its ability for teams to collaborate easier speaks to both our views in that this will only be a boon for the industry. I do wonder what the limit factors that are preventing this process from catching on sooner.

Hey Liam,


I liked your review of chapter 5 of the BIM handbook in that how it showed the uses of such programs. Like you, I discussed the common applications of BIM in our fields, and that surprisingly enough that the reviewing capabilities is one of the most common. As you said, for an estimator to do takeoffs of a building by using a program that helps automate the process can be very much worthwhile. I harp on this point due to one of my past co-ops in which I was an estimator that had to do a lot of busywork that had me grinding away through drawings that could be made easier utilizing a BIM program.


Hey Andre,

Quite the interesting post you have here. The augmented reality, in particular, has piqued my interest. The fact, as you said, allows the client to really see the product the team is designing can really pay off in the long run. Say that the client had something totally different in mind, and when they were shown the sample in augmented reality, they'd be able to convey their likes and dislikes hopefully before any real damage is done. Or you can take the other side of the coin and perhaps have a client that is wishy-washy in what they want, and when they finally see your design in virtual completion, it could sway them in committing to your team's vision. Overall, like you, I know this tool as a way t increases the efficacy of your team's time as well as the overall experience for the client.