Browsing by Subject "BIM"
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A BIM Compatible Schema for Architectural Programming Information
(2016-12-09)Having access to architectural programming information that documents the predesign requirements for the building throughout the lifecycle of a building can add value to design evaluation, facility management, renovation ... -
A Process Using Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Improving Self-Help Housing in Texas Colonias
(2014-12-08)Colonias, as an example of informal settlement development along north of U.S. – Mexico Border, are comprised of low-cost, self-built and -managed houses with lack of access to basic services. These settlements often have ... -
Assessing the Potential of Developing a Tool for Residential Facility Management Using Building Information Modeling Software
(2012-11-29)Building Information Modeling (BIM) has changed the ways buildings are designed and constructed. Along with design and construction, operation and maintenance of the built facility is also gaining importance in the ... -
BIM Principles to Practice: Using BIM to Create a New Model for Producing Animation
(2012-02-14)Computer animation projects, specifically feature film productions, require large teams of artists to manage and coordinate the use of enormous amounts of data containing both aesthetic and technical information within a ... -
Building Information Modeling (BIM), Utilized During the Design and Construction Phase of a Project Has the Potential to Create a Valuable Asset in Its Own Right ('BIMASSET') at Handover that in Turn Enhances the Value of the Development
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)BIM currently appears to be seen primarily as a vehicle to deliver efficiencies within the design and construction phases of built assets lifespan. In this paper we postulate that the amalgamation of the data and its capture ... -
Building Information Modeling - A Minimum Mathematical Configuration
(2012-10-19)In the current context, the standardization of building construction is not limited to a specific country or to a specific building code. Trade globalization has emphasized the need for standardization in the process of ... -
Building Information Modeling and Small Architectural Practice: An Analysis of Factors Affecting BIM Adoption
(2016-12-09)This research study posits that there are key factors related to architectural firm culture that affect the successful adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) at the small architectural firm level. It also posits ... -
A Case Study of the Use of BIM and Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie) for Facility Management
(2012-10-19)This study investigates the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and COBie for Facility Management on three projects where these concepts were used. Factors which affect these concepts are identified through a ... -
Communication Network Analysis to Compare BIM and Non-BIM Approaches in the AEC Industry
(2017-08-01)Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been established as standard in the Architecture Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry. The ubiquity of the platform has significantly changed the way AEC industry works. BIM ... -
Contemporary Strategies for Sustainable Design
(2013-04-05)This exploratory research examined the degree of adoption and impact of the concepts of Building Information Model (BIM), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Integrated Design Process (IDP) and Building Energy Simulation ... -
Development of a Method Using BIM Technology to Determine the Utility Bill and Total Cost of Ownership of a Single-family Home
(2010-07-14)Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology has been around for several years and has proven to be very helpful in aiding engineers, architects, and contractors with their projects. BIM is a set of computer programs ... -
Empirical Study of MacroBIM and Conceptual Estimation
(2011-08-08)Building Information Modeling (BIM) has set up a mark in the construction industry over a decade. In order to gain benefit of BIM in estimating the project cost at the early stage of construction with the limited data ... -
Generating Optimized Cutting Layouts of Drywall Panels Using Building Information Modeling
(2016-05-05)The construction industry generates a substantial amount of solid waste. Cutting building materials into smaller pieces to fit the design is one of the sources of waste in new construction. This type of waste is known as ... -
Immersive Representation of Building Information Model
(2012-07-16)Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an emerging technology that utilizes 3D graphical representations to improve communication, collaboration, and data exchange. Immersive Visualization Environment (IVE) is another ... -
Investigating the Current State of Industry Foundation Classes in the Construction Industry
(2016-05-03)IInteroperability is of high significance in the U.S. construction industry because most construction projects demand multi-disciplinary team efforts that combine inputs from several stakeholders throughout the building ... -
Questionnaire for Owners to Evaluate Contractors' Proficiency in BIM
(2015-04-17)The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been burgeoning in the construction industry because of its various advantages, which include the reduction of cost and duration, enhanced facilities management, and ... -
Speeding Up the Process of Modeling Temporary Structures in a Building Information Model Using Predefined Families
(2012-02-14)It has been less than a decade that Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been used in construction industries. During this short period of time the application of this new modeling approach has increased significantly, ... -
Studio Education for Integrated Practice Using Building Information Modeling
(2011-02-22)This research study posits that an altered educational approach to design studio can produce future professionals who apply Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the context of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) to execute ... -
The Impact of Isolated Visual Representation Of A 3D Model in the BIM Cave
(2015-05-12)The BIM CAVE (Computer Aided Virtual Environment for Building Information Modeling) system at Texas A&M University enables users to walk through Building Information Models (BIM) created using commercially available BIM ... -
The Use of BIM in Construction for Decision Making: A Case of Irregular-Shaped Steel-Framed Building Construction Project in South Korea
(2013-05-03)Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the comprehensive process of developing a computer model of a building project in the phases of designing, analyzing, building, managing, refurbishing and even demolishing the building. ...