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

Making AECOsim Building Designer Work For You

Download a PDF copy of Nigel's recent BE 2012 presentation on "Making AECOsim Building Designer Work For You" (or ABD4U for short)...

by Nigel Davies, 22nd 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

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

Adopting Revit pt I: Considerations when migrating from Bentley products

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...

5th of October 2011

Independence Day pt II - Disaster Movies

The traditional release of the year's blockbusters is summer, so this month the soapbox stays at home to watch a DVD...

22nd of August 2011

Flying Blind

Continuing the new series BIM soapboxes, this month Nigel looks at the importance of learning to fly and how that could help Reality TV shows no end...

1st of June 2011