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Autodesk shared its latest Revit IFC manual
I assume many of us do not really understand how to manage IFC files in Revit properly. This documenatation can help you to understand the basics and what is possible with IFC. It shows a lot options and might also show the limitatins of it. The documentation can be...
BIM Forum: LOD Update of Nov. 2017 adds Elevator Specifications
Last month I became aware of the new BIM Forum Level of Development specification. I was happy to see that it now contains also more details about elevators. The specification can be downloaded at (go to page 120): http://bimforum.org/LOD/ Some general...
CIBSE – Elevator PDT ready for review
Recently the British CIBSE organisation has release a BIM "Product Data Template" (PDT) for elevators. If you fill your project data into the file, the result will become the "Elevator BIM Product Data Sheet" (PDS). The PDS should be sent to the architect or builder...
PAS 1192 bsi.-London Masterclass passed
This week I passed the PAS 1192 masterclass by the bsi. I am currently sitting at Heathrow airport and using the time to collect my impressions. The bsi. infrastructure / destination dispatch elevator Probably not important to anybody else except me. The bsi. Building...
New local OTIS-US BIM solution “BIMCreate”
Recently Otis US has released a Revit BIM plugin for some of their elevators. This is a good idea since architects and planners need some guidance how to add elevators into their building. Here is some feedback on my tests: Installation: You download a plugin...
Have you ever heard: “Levels of BIM maturity”
Ouuh, there are some many different "levels" BIM experts are talking about: Level of Detail, Level of development. Today I came across another one from the UK: "Levels of BIM maturity". (For the article click here) There are four levels available; level 0 to 3. Below...
European BIM Directive for public works contracts
Have you ever heard from the EU directive that public buildings should be planned using BIM tools. This is an important point, for elevator companies that want to deliver their products in the public sector.
New and great explanation of “What is BIM” from theB1M
Recently TheB1M shared a new "What is BIM?" playlist on YouTube. TheB1M call themselves as "The definitive video resource form BIM". Link to the "What is BIM?" playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEmWzqc0D6MiVJBgPUMVxEYKi4_oOiFkc I personally like these...
Good example of elevator LOD workflow
From the Autodesk "Business of BIM" Blog Even the article is from 2012, it is still interesting. Bob explains the different LOD stages for elevators. ........ In the matrix of the E202, each Model Element is developed to the level appropriate for the milestone...
Australia: An interesting framework about BIM adoption
Today I came across an interesting Australian documentation. It mainly talks about: People: Behaviour and Capability Procurement and contracting PTI/BIM protocols Asset management Information exchange and National Object Library Standards Technology In the document...
Evaluation of Dopplers “easy2PLAN” tool
Recently , Doppler, a well known Greek elevator manufacturer has released its online configuration tool "easy2PLAN". Since I saw the link on LinkedIn, I thought: Ok, give it a try. The tool is comparable easy to use. Unfortunately, even after using the default values...
Short Review of KONE Elevator Toolbox
In this small chapter, I would like to give some feedback on the KONE Elevator toolbox. To me, this toolbox looks pretty complete. Inputs: Beside configuring the main elevator dimensions, door types, etc you can also select cabin designs and a lot of other options....
New LOD specification – 2015 DRAFT
LOD: The Level of Development (LOD) Specification is a reference that enables practitioners in the AEC Industry to specify and articulate with a high level of clarity the content and reliability of Building Information Models (BIMs) at various stages in the design and...
Have you seen “Adsimulo” ?
I recently came across a cool video from Movvéo, formerly Lerch Bates. Interesting tool to simulate and visualize elevators in the building to be designed. I am in contact with the developers, because I would be happy to get a test drive with this software. I will let...
Cibes Platform Lift A5000 available on bimobject.com
Cibes has recently released the A5000 product range as revit BIM familes: http://bimobject.com/de/product?Manufacturer=cibeslift These models are fine for the first planning stages. If you need perfect BIM models for concrete orders, please contact your Cibes sales....
Certified Schindler 7000 BIM elevators
DigiPara recently released a video "Using certified Schindler 7000 BIM elevators in DigiPara Elevatorarchitect for Autodesk Revit". It will generated a very simplified BIM model and help the architect to get the cirrect shaft dimensions for high-rise...
Elevator drawings & BIM models for Thyssenkrupp CENE elevators
Recently ThyssenKrupp CENE (Central and Northern Europe) released a website, where architects can customize their elevator model according to their needs. http://drawing-tool.thyssenkrupp-elevator-cene.com/ The website worked pretty good. I was able to create a new...
Jim Bedrick from AEC process Engineering about LOD
In this article "A Level of Development Specification for BIM Processes" Jim Bedrick explains the evolution of LODs and in particular the fundamental LOD definitions. http://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2013/issue_68.html
BSI BIM Specifications
The BSI document "PAS 1192-2:2013 Specification for information management for the capital/delivery phase of construction projects using building information modelling" can be freely downloaded from the bsigroup website. A small regsitration is required, but the PDF...