Introduction: The Buzzword Problem If you ask five AEC professionals what a “Digital Twin” is, you’ll get seven different answers… and at least one PowerPoint deck. Quite possibly a meme or two. The term has been getting thrown around so much recently. LinkedIn posts, project kickoff meetings, construction conferences, coordination calls, facilities discussions… It feels like everyone knows what it …
When you’re dealing with a federal or government project, “close enough” isn’t close enough. Data security, compliance, and accountability aren’t just buzzwords. They’re requirements. Often times BIM work gets shipped overseas to cut costs, and while that might fly on a low-stakes office reno or a lower security government project, it does not fly on mission-critical data centers or projects …
The world of construction is moving fast, and choosing the right BIM service provider can make the difference between a smooth project and a stressful one. With so many firms claiming to “do BIM,” it can be tough to figure out who is a true partner that adds value to your project, and one that might make you rage quit. …
Every time I register for a big industry event, I see that little checkbox for pre-conference sessions. I always wonder: Is this actually worth the cost, or am I just signing up for another wasted day? Looking ahead at what’s on deck this year – if you’re a PM, leader in the field, or making your way in the electrical …
Let’s set the scene: you fire up Revit, load a random family you used on a project from three years ago, open a plan view, and start modeling blindly because, hey, what could go wrong? Everything….everything could go wrong. Before you end up in another coordination doom-spiral, let’s talk about the five modeling tips for mechanical and plumbing contractors who …
Ah, electrical coordination. That magical phase where your patience goes to die and your conduit gets yeeted across the ceiling because surprise, a duct just claimed squatters’ rights on your route. But believe it or not, there are things that make this circus slightly less chaotic, and no, they don’t involve sacrificing a small animal to the coordination gods. Here …
Let’s be honest. BIM implementation isn’t always a straight shot. Sometimes it’s a carefully coordinated masterpiece. Other times, it’s duct tape and a prayer. We recently had Jeff Drews (President and Co-founder at BIMTM), Jared Sutliff (Vice President and Co-founder at BIMTM), and Donnie Bogle-Boesiger (Operations Director at BIMTM) sit down for a roundtable discussion on what happens when companies …
In the world of AEC, everyone’s under pressure to deliver projects faster, cheaper, and with fewer mistakes. But somehow, it often feels like we’re just spinning our wheels…battling rework, delays, and bottlenecks. That’s where Lean principles come in. By eliminating waste in your BIM process, you can streamline workflows and get projects done the right way. What is Lean …
So, you’re an MEP subcontractor who opened Revit for the first time, confidently clicked around… and now your Architectural model is floating off in space, your ducts are all underground, and somehow your view is printing sideways. Welcome to the party. If your company is new to Revit or you’re a beginner yourself, this next part’s for you. It’s easy …
COBie stuff…is it a cult? Let’s be real – stepping into the world of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for the first time feels like crash-landing in a foreign country where everyone speaks in acronyms, and somehow everyone understands it BUT you. People are casually throwing out terms like “LOD,” “COBie” and “Clash Detection” like they’re part of some secret BIM …
