What is BIM Constructability Analysis? BIM-based constructability analysis is vital as it is used to review construction processes and methods during the design phase, which helps to identify potential obstacles and find ways to resolve any constructability issues that might occur during the course of the project. The team can review the entire project from … Read more
What is the Construction Documentation? Constructing a building is not an easy or simple task, but is a systematically coordinated procedure that includes various stages and the effort of several people from designers, architects, engineers, contractors and labourers to owners. That is why clear and detailed documentation of all the steps involved in the construction … Read more
What is CAD Drafting? Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Services are widely used in the AEC industry for the creation of 2D drawings or 3D models. Unlike a manual design and drafting process, CAD systems can maintain a database of building parts and construction-related knowledge and standards which also provides a far higher standard of precision and … Read more
What is CAD Digitization? In an ever-growing technological world, it is essential for companies to digitise their paper-based documents as it ensures the security of the undamaged documents for a long period of time. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) digitization is the process of converting existing physical documents such as mechanical drawings, civil drawings, structural drawings, architectural … Read more
Why do we convert BIM to CAD Drawings? It is common to convert Building Information Modelling (BIM) to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) during the construction phase of a project. There are many reasons as to why there is a need for BIM to CAD conversion. A BIM model is typically used for the purpose of visualisation … Read more
What is 2D Shop Drawing? Apart from drawings for building constructions, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software can also be used to generate shop drawings for prefabricated components like trusses, elevators, windows, cabinets, ductwork, plumbing, piping, HVAC, equipment which are produced by the contractor, supplier, manufacturer, fabricator or sub-contractors in the Architectural, Structural and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical … Read more
What is MEP BIM? Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Building Information Modelling (BIM) services are critical engineering services for any construction project. Under these categories, there are many types of services involved – CCTV, lighting, power, drainage, irrigation, water supply, air conditioning, mechanical ventilation and many more. These services must be accurately planned and coordinated … Read more
How does BIM Family or Object Creation work? Building Information Modelling (BIM) families or objects creation requires specialized expertise as each and every element of the family has to be modelled, keeping the geometry of the family at the core. In addition to the geometry, the families or objects have to also be designed with … Read more
What is 3D BIM? BIM is an acronym that stands for Building Information Modelling. It is an intelligent digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a building. BIM is commonly known as a 3D digital visualization tool that manages data from design to construction (BCA, 2011). With the shift in the construction industry from … Read more
What are Set & Enforce BIM Standards? BIM standards are important in ensuring that a BIM model is created with quality and consistency. It is the task of a BIM Manager or a BIM Coordinator to set BIM standards for a project and outlines it in a BIM Execution Plan (BEP). All BIM team members … Read more