How does your firm document BIM standards? Do you have a BIM standards manual? Where does it reside, on the network or on your intranet? Do people follow the standards? If not, why do you think that’s the case? Share your experiences in the comments below.
Question of the Week: Design Architect, Architect of Record, and BIM
Has your firm ever acted in an “Architect of Record” capacity? If so, what did you do with the Design Architect’s Revit model? Did you use it as the starting point for your model? How did you convert their standards to yours? Or did you rebuild the model from scratch using your standards? Have any tips […]
Question of the Week: How do You Work with Record Models?
I recently got a question from a fellow ArchSmarter reader about updating a record Revit model with “Day 2” projects. These “Day 2” projects are typically modifications or renovations that occur after occupancy. Do you any experience with working in record models? What are some best practices you’ve developed for managing the existing model as […]
The Ultimate List of BIM Conferences
There are a lot of challenges when working for yourself. Without colleagues to talk to or bounce ideas off of, things can get pretty lonely. Even if you work in an office, you might feel you lack like-minded colleagues. I found this to be especially true last year. I spent a lot of time in […]
How to Build the Best, Most Effective Dynamo Library
Dynamo is a great platform for developing custom tools in Revit. Dynamo’s visual interface makes it easy for non-programmers to access the power of the Revit API and develop tools to suit their needs. Coupled with its open-source nature, Dynamo has quickly become the tool of choice for automation and computational design in Revit. Yet […]
Question of the Week: What are some BIM worst practices?
We often talk about best practices when it comes to BIM. These are the things that work, the things that we should be doing. But what about worst practices? What are the things that you should NEVER do in BIM? Maybe it’s as simple as saying “BIM model” (and killing a fluffy kitten in the process). Or […]
Question of the Week: What Revit apps are you using?
For the past three years, I’ve surveyed ArchSmarter readers to see what Revit apps and add-ins they’re using. It’s that time of year again! Leave a comment below and let me know what’s installed in your Add-ins ribbon. I’m going to compile the results into a top-10 list of most popular add-ins for 2018. Thanks!
Question of the Week: Are you a time optimist or time realist?
I’m an optimistic person. I try to look at the bright side of every situation. This factors into how I manage my time as well. I’m always optimistic about what I can get done in a given day. Some might say I’m overly optimistic. While being an optimist is beneficial to your overall health, being […]
Question of the Week: Read a good book lately?
Read a good book lately? I’m looking for some titles to add to my bookshelf. Fiction or non-fiction recommendations welcome! If you’re into sci-fi, I recently finished Leviathan Awakes, which is the first book of an epic series (and TV show). I’m also reading It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work, which I think should be required […]
Question of the Week: Games
Are you a gamer? My older two sons are crazy about the video game Fortnite. This morning, they were going on and on about the release of season six, which happens today. Me? I’m more of a tabletop game kind of person. My current favorite is the classic, Ticket to Ride. I also really like Pandemic, […]
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