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

Addressing the 5 most important BIM questions

To start 2013 as we mean to go on, we thought it was time for us to address the 5 most common questions about BIM. Everything you read is invaluable advice and if followed will ensure you can BIM.

Now, repeat after us... FAQ!

9th of January 2013

The BIM Brief: LOD = LOD + LOI

Level of Development doesn't offer enough flexibility alone. Nigel considers this month whether LOD needs expanding...

30th of November 2012

The BIM Brief: Stating your capabilities

Understanding what your company is capable of delivering is critical in a BIM environment. You might know, but do your senior designers? Your management? Your customers?

6th of November 2012

Next stop: Level 3?

10th of August 2012

Adopting Revit pt V: How is drawing production affected by Revit?

One of the main outputs from a BIM model is the drawings. Revit fundamentally changes the approach you take to building sheets and managing them. Part 5 of the Adopting Revit "BIM Brief" looks at what you need to think about...

4th of July 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

Adopting Revit pt IV: Do you need to adjust your procedures?

Continuing The BIM Brief on Adopting Revit, this month Nigel looks at how your workflows and procedures might be affected...

30th of May 2012

Adopting Revit pt III: Is Revit capable of producing your models?

This third part in a mini-series on migrating to Revit, specifically for Bentley users, looking at whether your buildings can be modelled using Revit's tools...

25th of November 2011

Adopting Revit pt II: Financial Considerations

This first part in a mini-series on migrating to Revit, specifically for Bentley users. Part I looks at the overall importance of understanding how your business might be affected (adversely or advantageously) by the switch.

Over to Nigel...

21st of October 2011