Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About BIM (but didn't know who to ask)
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08/17/2010
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Turner Glover asked: |
How can ARC BIM Services Group help with Trade Coordination? |
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Carl Lange answered: |
ARC BSG can assist you at any level of involvement, from running clash reports, model updates, or taking the lead in identifying, facilitating resolution, and documentation of resolution. The CM and the Prime Contractors are in control of... | |||
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08/10/2010
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Stephanie Jackson asked: |
What software does ARC BIM Services Group use? |
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Abhilasha "Aby" Jain answered: |
Revit Solibri Navis Works Design Review Bentley BIM AutoCAD AutoCAD MEP | |||
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08/05/2010
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Travis Henderson asked: |
Does a BIM model typically include site work? |
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Loc Tran answered: |
No. This is typically done using Autodesk Civil 3D or similar software and brought into Revit. | |||
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08/02/2010
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Hannah Ledford asked: |
What detail of QTO information do I get from ARC BIM Services Group? |
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Gene Candela answered: |
This is primarily driven by the LOD in the model. It is a count or a unit of measure of a simple type or manufacturer information. | |||
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07/29/2010
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Scott Turner asked: |
Can I submit my bid based only on your QTO? |
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Gene Candela answered: |
No – the purpose of the QTO is to provide you with a back check to your numbers. It is a cross reference of the items that you may have missed and is not intended to be used for bidding purposes. | |||
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07/28/2010
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Stephen Barry asked: |
How can I rely on the accuracy of what you have modeled? |
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Carl Lange answered: |
We employ a rigorous QC process which includes software tools and business processes. Part of our final deliverable is a client review where any issues that are found can be identified and addressed. Since we virtually construct the... | |||
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07/26/2010
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Evelyn Davis asked: |
Does a typical BIM Model show section details? |
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Gene Candela answered: |
Yes. A reputable BIM provider should provide you with section views in the BIM model. | |||
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07/23/2010
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Michelle Getty asked: |
How do you compare and choose a BIM provider? |
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Loc Tran answered: |
There are several things that you need to look at including: Past projects References Was the model delivered on time? Was the project on or under budget? How much did you have to manage your BIM... | |||
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07/23/2010
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Nick Farris asked: |
Why is there such a wide range of prices between BIM providers? |
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Carl Lange answered: |
It’s the thoroughness of their discovery methodology and what you get for your money. Some firms just give a quick number based on a formula. RCMS reviews your project and then develops their proposal. | |||
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07/22/2010
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Susan Stanfield asked: |
What are your firm's qualifications for creating BIM models? |
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Tony McGaughey answered: |
Since 2008, RCMS has completed over 170 BIM models. Not only are our people skilled in using the tools, they have industry experience either in construction or on the design side. | |||
