PAS 1192-2:2013 now available for download

PAS 1192-2 specifies requirements for achieving building information modelling (BIM) Level 2. The requirements within this PAS build on the existing code of practice for the collaborative production of architectural, engineering and construction information, defined within BS 1192:2007. Now available as a free PDF download.

by BSI, 1st of March 2013

BIM Collaboration Formats

October's BIM Brief looks at formats that can be used for BIM graphics and data exchange with a few brief words of advice...

28th of September 2012

Next stop: Level 3?

10th of August 2012

UK BIM - How Far Have We Come?

To start the new series of BIM opinion, Nigel looks back on the development and concepts of BIM in the UK and asks whether we've made progress or not...

8th of June 2012

Practical Architectural Modelling by Nigel Davies published

Nigel Davies has recently written “Practical Architectural Modelling with AECOsim Building Designer”, a step-by-step introduction to BIM using of Bentley’s AECOsim Building Designer. This book is designed for both new and experienced architects and engineers. It covers the design of a BIM project from start to finish, providing the reader with a basic knowledge of individual aspects of AECOsim Building Designer and acting as a stand-alone reference guide.

‘Practical Architectural Modelling’ provides both a quick reference guide to the use of each tool and a progressive learning path for modelling and delivering a BIM-based construction project. Each clearly categorised chapter is broken down into short and easy to follow tasks covering what you, as a designer, need to become quickly and successfully productive using AECOsim Building Designer. It focusses on practical, pragmatic advice, working through real examples of the challenges you may face when dealing with new BIM methodologies.

Stacked with shortcuts and administration tips throughout the exercises, ‘Practical Architectural Modelling’ provides the level of detail necessary to ensure you make the most of Bentley’s AECOsim Building Designer. Always with an eye on “the bigger picture” at all stages of a project, from early concept design through to focussed construction documentation, the experienced advice contained in this book will help you transition to the process of Building Information Modelling and maximise the potential of your design data.

Published by Bentley Institute Press, it is now available in a special limited edition "advanced copy" from Bentley's website.

by Nigel Davies, 1st of June 2012

Hiding References

There are many ways to hide parts of your drawing, although the display of elements can be slightly different between MicroStation and AutoCAD. Here's some useful advice...

17th of January 2011

Remapping Levels

If you are copying information from an external party or bringing in data from an archived project, you may find that the levels don’t match your level standard...

26th of January 2010

Using View Display or Global Display to save a DGN to DWG

The EYC team look at the differences between level/layer display in AutoCAD and MicroStation and the best ways to convert your files...

13th of January 2010

BIM in the Parametric World

Or should that be parametrics in the BIM world?

This presentation was given by Nigel at the CAD Manager's Forum "Introduction to Generative Components" evening 21 October 2009.

Nigel discussed the use of parametrics to provide pre- and post-rationalisation of architectural and structural form and how that fits into the wider picture of Building Information Modelling and Integrated Project Delivery (or collaborative working as it used to be called).

The presentation aimed to raise the awareness of the importance of procedural approaches and effective data management strategies to reduce the "haystack" of unnecessary, uncoordinated and unmanaged information. Sometimes we don't need to "bale and stack" our project data, we need a flamethrower to incinerate all the waste!

by Nigel Davies, 23rd of October 2009

CAD Format Import/Export Matrix

Ever received a file with a strange extension and wanted to know if you could open it with your CAD system? Check out our table of CAD file formats and which software can import and export which...

20th of March 2009