Instructor: Robert van het Hof
Principles of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for production of bidding and construction documents for architectural and interior design projects.
Prerequisite: none
Course Outline:
The student will be able to:
Learn how a typical architectural or interior design firm is managed
Understand national formatting standards for specifications and drawings
Create specifications
Create a Project Manual
Understand how BIM management principles are important in management of architectural and interior design firms
Set up a mock network
Load programs onto computers in network environment
Set up and use Microsoft NetMeeting software
Understand how to use an Application Service Provider (ASP) in an office environment
Use information learned to analyze a real office environment and understand how Building Information Modeling needs can be managed within it
Apply concepts to a variety of office structures
Topics:
Architecture and interior design firm BIM management: drawing and specification production and archiving
Specifications formatting standards – Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Master Format
The Project Manual – production of front end documents
Drawing formatting standards – UDS (Uniform Drawing System)
Post construction activities
Document archiving techniques
Web based practice – Application Service Providers (ASPs)
Establish a web site
Set up an office network
Working over a network
Web security concerns
Software installation and maintenance
Production budgeting
Legal and liability concerns
Quality control; staff training
Information and Readings
Barriers to the Adoption of BIM in the Building Industry
Current Architectural Production Methodology
Digital Design and the Age of Building Simulation
Sustainable Design Standards and Analysis Software Resources
How to calculate total wall costs
Chicago Area Revit User's Group Schedule of Meetings for 2008
Autodesk Design Review Software Tips and Tricks
AIA Integrated Project Delivery Guide 2007
Introducing BIM into small practices
NIBS (National Institute of Building Sciences) "Smart Building" web site
How to obtain free Revit Software
Computer Hardware Requirements for Revit Architecture 2008
Autodesk Revit Discussion Group: go to http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=3805313
All Things BIM blog: http://bimguru.blogspot.com/
Online Plan Room: https://planroom.cadalyst.com
IES ("Integrated Environmental Solutions") software add-on to Revit
Cadalyst article on BIM use in sustainability, part 1
Cadalyst article on BIM use in sustainability, part 2