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Building information modeling

Building information modeling (BIM) is an approach involving the generation and management of digital representations of the physical and functional characteristics of buildings or other physical assets and facilities. BIM is supported by various tools, processes, technologies and contracts. Building information models (BIMs) are computer files (often…

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Building information modeling

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Building information modeling

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Building information modeling → Architects, Best Practices, BIG BIM, BIM, BIM Content Development, BIM Handbook, Brad, CAD, Chuck, Concepts, Construction Informatics, Construction Management, Constructors, Contractors, Current, Dana, Designers, Douglas, Eddy, Engineers
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Building information modeling → BIM, CAD, Construction, CPM, Gantt, The
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Building information modeling → BIM, Company, In June, It, McKinsey, This BIM-centric
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Building information modeling → As-Built, BIM, However, In, The, This
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Building information modeling → BIM, MEP

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Chuck Eastman's Building Description Systeminstance ofand included workstation products0.80text
GLIDEinstance ofand included workstation products0.80text
RUCAPSinstance ofand included workstation products0.80text
Sonatainstance ofand included workstation products0.80text
Reflexinstance ofand included workstation products0.80text
Gable 4D Seriesinstance ofand included workstation products0.80text
RUCAPSinstance ofwhich limited widespread adoption.The pioneering role of applications0.80text
Sonatainstance ofwhich limited widespread adoption.The pioneering role of applications0.80text
Reflex has been recognized by Laiserininstance ofwhich limited widespread adoption.The pioneering role of applications0.80text
AutoCAD by allowing the addition of further informationinstance ofWhat became known as BIM products differed from architectural drafting tools0.80text
architecturalinstance ofThe significant disciplines0.80text
structuralinstance ofThe significant disciplines0.80text

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