3D modelling

[Colapop]

Ok y'all, how you doing today?

I have been given a task of researching B.I.M. - Building Information Modelling. I work for Beca Consulting and we have used a number of different packages that I am evaluating as part of a wider investigation into cost management/project management of the building process. I am trying to find out what appplications have a proactive interface with analysis software, Estimating software and any other packages that you may be using in relation to the B.I.M. process. I'm also trying see whether further investigation is warranted if software is unweildly or what limitations you might have found with the package/s you use.

Who, out there is using a B.I.M. software package?

Prosteel 3D
XSteel
ArchiCAD
3D+
Revit
AutoCAD
InventorPro

Please PM me and I will furnish you with an email address that you can send information to.

Thanks all,
Have a great day.

[Indiana_Jones]

I use AutoCAD, but not for 3D

-Indy

[Drum]

What're you paying for the information?

[Brian d marge]

I use Autocad but its not so hot for 3d modelling. Though its easy to use ( I think )

I have drawn full scale buildings in it ,, ( my workshop ) right down to the nail ..because I could !!!

Its rendering isnt so hot there are other packages out there that do a better Job ( Maya ???)

Stephen

[Colapop]

What're you paying for the information?

depends on whether the information is worth it.

[Drum]

Typical consultant. Borrows your watch then charges you to tell you the time.

[Pumba]

Have been a User of Autodesk AutoCad Civil3D if that is any use to you

[Colapop]

Let us look at this issue from a different perspective. We are working together towards the same goal. The ability to communicate on common ground is beneficial for both parties in this case and the free exchange of information can only expidite this process...

[Beemer]

I've done an article on 3D modelling for TUANZ - it's probably available online in one of their Topics magazines - it was back in 2005.

[geoffm]

I work for your one of your competitors :-)
Talk to Mike Spearpoint at Canterbury Uni (Richard Brand at Beca will know him) as he did his PhD in this topic.
You could also look at http://www.fire-design.info/ (IFCSTEP) and talk to Johannes, who is doing some stuff on this for his ME
Geoff

[Maha]

I have no idea what the hell you are on about Col but i did build a model Skyhawk when i was about 8 yrs old.....alas i could not fly but i did have hanging from my bedroom celling....

[Fub@r]

I work for your one of your competitors :-)

I also work for one of your competitors

A part of our firm is currently in the throws of switching to Revit. Looks pretty promising for productivity

[hurricane_r]

i model with 3d for a game i play, here is some of my work.....

20b mazda rotary engine (full internals), tripple turbo and single turbo versions
nissan sr20det engine
honda vtec supercharged with quad throttles
inline 6 hi-raise turbo setup
v8 supercharger/carbs/filters
full drift spec interior for a 180sx

and alot more, i also make addon mods blah blah

but i just do it for fun . (no tutorials)

[Colapop]

Revit seems to be from all accounts a good package although a small part of the overall scheme of things. I'm not looking at the actual modelling more the relationship to other packages, providing full B.I.M. From project management, cost/quantity control through design to construction and handover. As an industry we have to be thinking differently about the design and construction process, almost a paradigm shift so that we're considering whole project views instead of just the individual disciplines that we're controlling. If this can be done without giving away intellectual property or losing profit, we will all be better off and provide greater capability to the client.

[gijoe1313]

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