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Here are some of the ideas we’ve been bantering about…in 140 characters or less:
What are the levels of detail associated with the Model Progression Specification? Video tutorial >> http://tinyurl.com/BIM-LoD
What kind of BIM do you do? http://tinyurl.com/Grayscale-BIM
How can 2D paper have anything to do with BIM? http://tinyurl.com/2v4p8fh << What is 2D BIM?
What can you do with a BIM model after you've built it? http://tinyurl.com/What-Is-3D-BIM
How do quantities by location, resources, & productivity rates come together in construction scheduling? http://tinyurl.com/What-Is-4D-BIM
5D BIM is a new way for GCs to work with Owners with cost-loaded schedules and target costs. http://tinyurl.com/What-Is-5D-BIM
How is coordination different than clash detection? And how can GCs do better...even 40% faster? http://tinyurl.com/BIM-Coordination
How do you use the quantities from a #BIM model to derive a scientific construction schedule? http://tinyurl.com/Model-Based-Scheduling
Tie quantities from #BIM model to your estimating database to create a dynamic cost-loaded model. http://tinyurl.com/Model-Based-Estimating
How does Flowline Scheduling compare to traditional CPM? http://tinyurl.com/Flowline-Scheduling
What's the difference between cost planning and estimating when you're doing #BIM? http://tinyurl.com/Cost-Planning-Advantages
BIM deliverables in every flavor: ArchiCAD, Tekla, Revit, even CAD-Duct > http://tinyurl.com/yge9dnw
Location-based management systems are all about preserving #construction work crew productivity rates. http://tinyurl.com/What-Is-LBMS
Make certain lean techniques are a part of your 5D BIM technology roadmap. >> http://tinyurl.com/Lean-Construction-BIM
Revit files publish to Vico Office for a construction-caliber quantity takeoff, 4D schedule, and 5D estimate > http://tinyurl.com/nbyzx5
All #BIM Models are not created equally >> http://tinyurl.com/yylxxtb << what is your end-goal for modeling in the first place?
Ramp up your team to full 5D BIM capabilities overnight with Vico's Professional Services >> http://lnkd.in/sJTUSz
Check out these great virtual construction projects from around the world >> http://tinyurl.com/l6d36q
What happens to the estimating process when a BIM model is introduced? >> http://tinyurl.com/266lhrj
Budget transparency is key to Owners > http://tinyurl.com/mze9mc < get this by linking the conceptual estimate to the MPS in #BIM projects
BIM modeling team on retainer? Updates for new drawing sets? 4D schedules? 5D estimates? http://tinyurl.com/nq465d < outsourced BIM services
What information should the estimator and scheduler provide at each BIM model level of detail? http://tinyurl.com/2fqsear
How should a coordinated set of BIM models feed quantities to the schedule and estimate? http://tinyurl.com/BestPracticesInCoordination
Did you know you can use virtual construction to determine fault in a building project litigation case? http://tinyurl.com/yg9vuo3
Schedule compression ROI case studies for Owners: http://tinyurl.com/mjcddb << Vico co-founder expands upon recent AGC BIM Forum ROI debate
5D BIM is powered by 3D geometry, derived construction-caliber quantities, and iterative cost plans based on LOD > http://lnkd.in/68gVUc
Do we need BIM certification like the SATs to weed out the BIM-Washers from "the genuine article"? http://tinyurl.com/2dz5uyb
Would you risk #BIM in a hard bid (eat the upfront cost, produce a useable model in 3-5 weeks)? http://tinyurl.com/2byonel
Great case study on the use of virtual mock ups to help doctors/nurses better design care facilities >
http://tinyurl.com/y7h5b24