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Autodesk develops AI-powered embodied carbon tool for early-stage design

2024-04-03T11:39:00-04:00

Autodesk has developed an embodied carbon analysis tool to be integrated into the software maker’s AI-driven Forma application.

Powered by the C.Scale data model developed by U.S.-based architecture firm EHDD, the tool “enables designers to better understand the carbon impacts from primary material choices and building form during site feasibility and massing studies at the beginning of a project planning process,” Autodesk says.

Image credit: Autodesk

The tool allows architects working in Forma to subject their early design concept to an AI-powered analysis that can evaluate design concepts and iterate toward reducing carbon emissions.

Located in the ‘analysis’ tab in the Forma web application, the analysis allows users to define site-wide analytical properties as well as those specific to individual buildings. Parameters that can be specified include building function, structural system, and envelope factors such as cladding and window-to-wall ratio.

Image credit: Autodesk

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New AI resource guide details tech solutions for building contractors

2024-02-15T20:36:00-05:00

The industry group Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has just published a new guide to AI resources for contractors working closely with architects on building projects across the U.S.

“The possibilities of AI technology may sound endless, but we must first educate ourselves on the basics, and this resource is a starting point to understand AI and its potential impact on the construction industry,” said ABC Director of Construction Technology and Innovation Patrick Scarpati, who authored the guide. “The industry has immense opportunities to evaluate how we can better deliver projects, and we can lean on AI in achieving essential goals like upskilling, workforce development, knowledge transfer, supply chain optimization, enhanced safety design and planning and much more.”

Among the tools ABC says are supposed to make the building trade more efficient, safer, and productive are Autodesk’s new Construction IQ risk analysis software, the Hypar building modeling program that let...

Autodesk launches VR tool for reviewing BIM models with Workshop XR

2023-11-16T19:24:00-05:00

Autodesk has unveiled a virtual reality tool described as an “immersive design review experience for the AEC industry.” Named Autodesk Workshop XR, the tool offers multiple users the ability to explore design models in real-time using Meta virtual headsets, including abilities to flag and update issue items.

“Workshop XR will transform how architects and building engineers plan and review projects,” said Nicolas Fonta, Senior Director & General Manager, XR at Autodesk, in a statement. “Most building projects that go over budget do so because issues are discovered once construction has begun. We’ve heard many customers share the challenges of reviewing designs across dispersed teams.”

Image credit: Autodesk

In the Workshop XR environment, multiple users will be able to track issues, catch errors, and explore working BIM models linked to the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). “With automatically connected data from ACC, no-prep model loading, and synced issue tracking, Workshop XR make...

Rayon unveils Norman Foster-backed design tool for developing architectural plans

2023-09-27T09:00:00-04:00

Architectural software developers Rayon have launched a new design tool to “enable seamless collaboration across AEC industries.” The software, which shares its company’s name and is backed by funders including Norman Foster, is a browser-based tool that allows teams to collaborate on 2D floor plans in real-time.

Video credit: Rayon

Launching out of beta today, the Rayon tool was created to “end the dominance of legacy software in AEC.” While noting that such tools were groundbreaking when launched, the company argues that the high-performance specifications and licensing costs required for their use present a barrier to collaboration. “As a result, only using PDFs to share files makes it hard for professionals to transmit and share data, while the industry remains captive due to proprietary file formats,” the company explains.

Image credit: Rayon

As a result, Rayon supports filetypes such as images, PDFs, DWGs, and DWFs, and includes drawing, annotation, layout, and styling featur...

Featured architecture technology and BIM-related jobs in California

2023-09-21T12:50:00-04:00

Our latest weekly curated jobs roundup from the Archinect Job board highlights six firms with California-based positions for BIM and architectural technology specialists.

If you're on the other side of the country, be sure to check out our roundup of BIM, architectural technology, and computation design positions in New York City.

Brooks + Scarpa is hiring a BIM and AI Integration Manager
Location: Hawthorne, CA

Details: "We are seeking a motivated and highly experienced BIM and AI Integration Manager to work collaboratively in a team environment performing technical production of documents through all phases of architecture. This role includes coordinating with the project team, clients, and regulatory agencies. This position also entails researching and integrating Artificial intelligent technologies into the practice workflows." Read more here.

Relativity Architects is hiring a Senior Project Architect
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Details: "A Project Architect should have extensive k...

Architecture jobs in NYC for BIM, architectural technology, and computation design specialists

2023-09-15T07:30:00-04:00

Continuing with our weekly job highlights, we're focusing on six firms with open positions for design professionals who specialize in BIM, architectural technologies, and computational design.

As a leader in architectural employment and professional practice, the Archinect job board provides design professionals with a curated list of employment opportunities that you shouldn't miss. Below are seven open positions from firms seeking to find the right candidate to join their team.

University of California Merced, Master Architect 2020. Recognized by the 2023 ULI Awards in the Low-Carbon Development Category. Image: SOM | Dave Burk

SOM is hiring a Junior Computational Designer

Details: "Position responsibilities include working closely with the Computation Design Lead in the development of distinct portions of a Project(s) with supervision by the Computational Design Lead. Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem-solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision...

Archinect's Lexicon: "Metadata"

2023-08-11T11:19:00-04:00

Archinect's Lexicon focuses on newly invented or adopted vocabulary within the architectural community. For this installment, we're featuring a term relevant to the both recent wave of generative AI tools released for public use in the AEC sector and beyond, and the software tools already underpinning the profession.

"Metadata," often described as "data about data," refers to information that provides details about other data. In essence, metadata offers context, description, or additional details about the main data it pertains to. Examples of metadata include the title of a document, the date a photo was taken, or the author of a piece of content.

In the context of building design, metadata plays several crucial roles:

Building Information Modeling (BIM): BIM is a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a facility. Within BIM, metadata can include information about the materials used, the manufacturer of a component, maintenance schedules, and much...

Syracuse School of Architecture, SUNY-ESF researchers receive $100,000 grant to study the racial wealth gap in the United States

2023-07-27T15:13:00-04:00

A trio of researchers from the Syracuse University School of Architecture and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) have been awarded a new $100,000 competitive grant for their examination of root causes laden in the built environment that are underpinning the growing racial wealth gap in the United States.

Syracuse’s Associate Dean for Research, Eliana Abu-Hamdi, Associate Professor Iman Fayyad, and SUNY-ESF landscape architecture assistant professor Daniel Cronan were recently awarded the grant for their project “Closing the Racial Wealth Gap through Environmental Justice and Participatory Design.”

The funding was made possible through the Lender Center for Social Justice. Researchers say it will help them achieve their project’s aim of identifying a list of positive changes that can be enacted in the most heavily-impacted communities. The research is being conducted in three phases and will result in BIM-supported participatory planning that demonstra...

7 BIM-related job opportunities currently hiring on Archinect Jobs

2023-07-13T17:01:00-04:00

The latest edition of our curated job picks from the Archinect Job board highlights seven firms looking for BIM specialists to strengthen their teams.

Looking to learn more about the role of a BIM Specialist? Be sure to check out Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series. Also, don't forget to check out our Archinect Tips series to gain useful insight on how to secure that next job.

The JACX by MdeAS Architects

MdeAS Architects seeks a BIM Specialist

Details: "We are seeking a BIM Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate has a professional degree in architecture, 5+ of experience managing medium to large-scale BIM projects, an Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit certification, and the motivation to work in a collaborative and design-intensive environment." Read more here.

Center for Global Conservation by FXCollaborative. Image: David Sundberg/ESTO

FXCollaborative seeks a BIM Manager

Details: "We are currently seeking a talented BIM Manager with at least 5-10 years of exp...

SWAPP raises $11.5 million for tool that offers ‘AI-powered construction documents in minutes’

2023-05-23T11:27:00-04:00

The Israeli startup SWAPP has raised $11.5 million in funding for its solution for the streamlined creation and management of architectural construction documents. The platform, which has now raised $18.5 million since its founding, describes itself as providing clients with “AI-powered construction documents in minutes.”

SWAPP was founded by Noam Gat, Adi Shavit, and Eitan Tsarfati, who sold their last venture CmyCasa to Autodesk. Headquartered in Tel Aviv with offices in Houston, the company currently markets its software to the multifamily and education design sector. According to its founders, SWAPP’s AI platform integrates with BIM software such as Revit and automatically generates construction documents that can make automatic model-wide revisions.

"The product we developed at SWAPP tackles the unfairness I faced as an architect on a daily basis - the excessive amount of time spent on creating intricate plans, rather than concentrating on the design aspect, and the lack of co...

Autodesk unveils Forma, an AI-driven tool for generating and analyzing BIM models

2023-05-08T11:28:00-04:00

Autodesk has unveiled a new software program that integrates automation and artificial intelligence-powered insights. Autodesk Forma is described by the company as an “industry cloud” that will use AI to “simplify the exploration of design concepts, offload repetitive tasks, and help evaluate environmental qualities surrounding a building site, giving architects time to focus on creative solutions.”

Forma’s initially-released capabilities target the early-stage planning and design process, with new features and capabilities to be added on a continual basis. For existing Autodesk subscribers, Forma is included in the Autodesk AEC Collection.

Among Forma’s initial capabilities is contextual modeling, which allows users to set up a 3D BIM model of a project area “within minutes” in Forma by either inputting their own design data or buying data sets for selected geographies. Forma’s automation functions will also allow users to use parametric tools to “quickly develop many design conce...

Featured architecture jobs for BIM specialists in New York City

2022-10-06T15:22:00-04:00

Specializing in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and looking for the right career match in New York City? Take a closer look at this week's curated employment picks from Archinect Jobs, with a selection of six leading architecture firms currently welcoming applications from qualified candidates.

To look up other specific job titles from the architectural profession, consult Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series. Also, follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, interviewing skills, and increase your overall chances of getting that next job.

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) seeks a Project BIM Specialist and Computational BIM Practice Specialist
"Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), an international architecture practice headquartered in New York City, is seeking a Computational BIM Practice Specialist in New York to assist and support the integration of BIM-related technologies with KPF’s design and business processes. This position requires previous prof...

Job opportunities for emerging and mid-level designers specializing in BIM

2022-07-12T11:45:00-04:00

Building Information Modeling (BIM) continues to be a growing tool among architecture firms. Previously reported on Archinect in October 2021, a new study concluded the many benefits of BIM use on project completion and client satisfaction.

"According to the report, these benefits include improved client satisfaction and design quality, a risk reduction through reduced errors, and enhanced environmental and operational performance. Contractors who exploit BIM processes also experience improved win rates, a reduction in constructability issues on-site, reduced defects on handover, and higher cost control, compared to projects which do not use BIM." With the benefits of BIM expanding, so is the need for BIM specialists.

As the industry's leading architecture job board with 100+ new job listings each week, we're focusing on employment opportunities for emerging BIM professionals and senior BIM experts. If you're looking for more information on what a BIM Specialist is, be sure to chec...

This bridge near Oslo will be the world's longest designed without any 2D drawings

2022-06-22T17:50:00-04:00

Like many highway projects around the world, it has been engineered to span great distances and stand strong—feats that have become so normal they’re expected as the status quo. But unlike most large-scale building projects, this bridge has been designed and constructed without any drawings.

Called the Randselva Bridge, the structure stretches 2,080 feet and stands 180 feet above ground at its highest point. It’s located near the city of Hønefoss, about 31 miles northwest of Oslo. When it opens to traffic next month, it will be the longest bridge ever constructed without 2D drawings. Instead of using traditional construction blueprints, engineering company Sweco opted to employ a BIM model that would be used and adjusted throughout every step of the bridge’s construction. The company used technology company Trimble's Tekla modeling software. Oystein Ulvestad, a BIM developer for Sweco, led the design of the project.

As part of the BIM model, each section of the structure is constructed and scanned, allowing any changes to the project to be immediately reflected in the model. This makes it easier to execute adjustments to the plan, saving both time and money. Workers would follow the updated plans using tablets and augmented reality. According to Fast Company, Ulvestad s...

What role do simulations play in the green design process, and in architectural careers?

2022-05-25T08:43:00-04:00

Last week, we reported on Barcelona’s mission to build a digital twin of the entire city on a supercomputer housed in a 19th century chapel. Speaking to Politco about the potential for the data-driven replica to aid Barcelona's urban development, the city’s Deputy Mayor noted: "We are in an emergency situation in which we no longer have time to make mistakes. To meet the 2030 climate goals, to be climate neutral by 2050, we have to get things right the first time around."

The digital twin project in Barcelona joins similar digital urban environments being built to replicate U.S cities including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, with the Las Vegas model specifically designed to "help Las Vegas building owners transition to net-zero carbon emissions."

With the ever-increasing ability of cities to capture real-world data, from traffic behavior to air quality to informal expansion, citywide digit...

How BIM is Enabling Architects to Forge Better Career Paths in 2022

2022-05-24T12:00:00-04:00

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As was once the case with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technology, so is now the case with Building Information Modelling (BIM) — a paradigm shift is underway. The AEC industry worldwide is witnessing a markable shift in the way projects are handled and delivered. The hard fact of the matter is that in order to stay relevant to the industry and maintain their value as professionals, architects will have to imperatively adopt BIM and digital workflows.

With digitization sweeping over, there has been an emergence of not only new ways of building but also new ways of thinking, imagining, and conceiving architectural design. As a result, more and more AEC firms are embracing digital practices, with a large majority of them also agreeing that they are nowhere close to exhausting their digital potential. This means that AEC firms worldwide are looking to build a future-forward and techno-efficient workforce that is well equipped to contribute to thei...

A new report suggests the architectural software market is about to go boom

2021-12-28T19:41:00-05:00

The Global Architectural Rendering Software Market is expected to grow by $971.89mn during 2021-2025, decelerating at a CAGR of 23.53% during the forecast period.

The new study points to an increase in urbanization and disposable income as primary factors for the anticipated growth of the global architectural rendering software market.

An October report from Dodge Data & Analytics, in partnership with design software giant Autodesk, suggested a link between the use of BIM technology and overall client satisfaction, with the added bonus of reduced errors (and attendant risk reduction), enhanced performance factors, higher design quality, and improved win rates for architects and contractors both.

The overall quality of BIM has been steadily improving since first being introduced to the market in the early 1980s. Recently the technology has been integrated into areas like resilient design and metaverse construction, which offers a great deal of potential to younger designers looking to make their highly-valuable skills remunerate in an otherwise top-down economic environment.

New study links higher BIM use with client satisfaction

2021-10-22T18:18:00-04:00

A new study published by Dodge Data & Analytics, in partnership with Autodesk, has concluded that stronger BIM use on architectural projects results in higher client satisfaction. The findings, set out in the free Accelerating Digital Transformation Through BIM SmartMarket Report, offers an overview of how architects, engineers, and contractors use BIM and its associated workflows.

The report’s central finding is a “correlation between the depth of engagement with data-driven BIM processes, the intensity of BIM, and the degree to which the benefits of using BIM are experienced.” In other words, the report suggests that the higher the use of BIM on a project, and the more a project team exploits BIM’s various processes and workflows, the higher the reward.

According to the report, these benefits include improved client satisfaction and design qua...

How the New York Times' 3D model of the Surfside condo collapse came together

2021-09-09T12:23:00-04:00

But, it was a challenge, Ms. Singhvi said, to understand the architectural drawings without interviewing the original designers. So she and Mr. Baker spoke with experts including structural engineers, architects, geotechnical specialists, professors, lawyers and contractors, who answered questions about what the journalists were discovering and helped confirm they were reading the plans accurately.

The Times' 3D reconstruction of the collapse was very popular online as journalists and investigators dig over records of the original 1981 building by the now infamous William Friedman, who died in 2018.

"Being able to read the design drawings helps enormously,” graphics editor Mika Grondal, who trained as an architect, said. June 24th's collapse killed 98 people in total. The site is already being listed for sale, although a local judge has insisted the proceeds should go exclusively to the victims' families.

Digitizing old architectural plans into BIM or CAD software can be fairly time-consuming. The Times has more on its innovative new tool here.

10 featured firms specializing in BIM and modular construction are currently hiring on Archinect Jobs

2021-07-29T17:46:00-04:00

As the month of July comes to a close, architecture firms continue to seek design professionals to join their teams. Here at Archinect, we follow employment and professional practice trends to provide our audience with the latest news and resources. As a trusted source in the architecture community, our industry-leading job board has been connecting job seekers with firms for many years.

For this week's curated job roundup, we're highlighting a number of open positions that focus on modular construction/design and BIM. Following are 15 relevant job listings currently listed on the Archinect Job Board.

Modular Construction and Housing

Elysian Fields Apartments (Built) Location: Los Angeles, CA. Image courtesy of Warren Techentin Architecture (WTARCH)

Warren Techentin Architecture (WTARCH) seeks a Project Manager/Project Architect
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Description: Warren Techentin Architecture [WTARCH] is an award-winning, design-forward, multi-disciplinary firm located in the S...

Perkins&Will, Building Transparency, and C Change Labs awarded grant to develop carbon reduction tool

2021-06-25T16:54:00-04:00

Global design practice Perkins&Will, in collaboration with climate action-focused software company C Change Labs and nonprofit organization Building Transparency Canada, has been awarded a grant to develop a tool that facilitates the design of low-carbon buildings.

Called the Tally Climate Action Tool or tallyCAT, it will build on existing technologies, giving users access to material and product information, in real time, within commonly used BIM programs, such as Revit and Rhino.

Image courtesy Perkins&Will

The CleanBC Building Innovation Fund (CBBIF) based out of British Columbia awarded the team $460,000 as part of its mission to fund projects in the Canadian province that accelerate the availability and affordability of low-carbon building solutions. The tool is expected to launch in March 2023. It will be globally available as an integrated plugin and provide open access to a library of materials within design software.

“Our goal is to make it easy for designers to understan...

Passionate about BIM and architectural visualization? See who's currently hiring on Archinect Jobs

2020-12-31T09:00:00-05:00

Some of you may have spent some time this holiday season revamping your resume and updating your portfolio. If you're well versed in BIM and architectural visualization, reign in the new year with a new job!

Helping the architecture community stay up to date with employment news and professional development resources, Archinect has selected a list of employment opportunities worth exploring. While you may be ready to say goodbye to 2020, here's a list of employment opportunities relating to BIM and architectural visualization that you may have missed.

*Need a bit of help with your upcoming job interview or looking for ways to expand your skills as a professional? Check out our Archinect Tips section created for students and design professionals looking to improve their skills.

Westminster Urban Treehouse. Image courtesy of Jeff Zbikowski Architecture

Jeff Zbikowski Architecture seeks a Project Manager

Firm Details: JZA is an up and coming Santa Monica-based design firm that is in ...

How Designers Can Leverage Technology to Increase the Bottomline

2020-10-20T18:33:00-04:00

In most recent years, architecture & design firms have invested more and more money into technology. Though the consensus amongst the industry is that these investments are necessary, questions often arise: Am I do I making good use of my investment? How do I measure ROI? And certainly, how do I improve ROI? This panel conversation will feature industry leading technology experts to discuss how they’ve leveraged technology to increase productivity and efficiency across their firms’ design teams.

We invite you to join us for a a panel discussion this Thursday, from 1-2 pm EST / 10-11 am PST,

Panelists include Bill Carney, Design Technology Leader at DLR Group; Philip Chan, BIM Manager at The Beck Group; Galen Hoeflinger, BIM Technologist at SmithGroup; and Angela Palmer, Design Technology Specialist at Gensler. The panel will be moderated by Westin Conahan, Product Director at Designer Pages PRO.

To RSVP for this virtual panel, please click the "reserve" button at this link. Space i...

Autodesk: "We have underinvested in architectural modeling functionality in recent years and are working to make that right"

2020-08-03T15:58:00-04:00

Software developer Autodesk has issued a second response to a previously published open letter from leading architectural practices speaking out about design, development, and cost issues associated with Revit software.

Addressing the lack of product development for the Revit software suite decried by an open letter signed by Zaha Hadid Architects, Grimshaw, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, and others, Amy Bunszel, senior vice president of Design and Creation Products at Autodesk, explains in a blog post that the company commands "finite resources" while also making "investment decisions and trade-offs based on our understanding of customer and industry needs."

Previously on Archinect: "ZHA, Grimshaw, and other large firms pen open letter decrying issues with Revit." Photo: Laurian Ghinitoiu.

Taking responsibility for some the issues raised in the initial open letter, Bunzel adds that "We have underinvested in architectural modeling functionality in recent years and are working to ...

ZHA, Grimshaw, and other large firms pen open letter decrying issues with Revit

2020-07-27T19:49:00-04:00

Anyone who spends time working in Revit has surely experienced the common frustration of not being able to accomplish seemingly basic tasks without the need for some type of convoluted "workaround." Well, some of the leading BIM-forward architectural practices in the world, including Zaha Hadid Architects, Grimshaw, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, and others have finally had enough.

An open letter published by the trade publication AEC Magazine highlights these firms speaking out against a variety of issues, both with Revit software itself as well as with Autodesk's business and licensing practices. The letter, according to the magazine, represents an unprecedented effort, with AEC's editors writing "In the thirty years we have been following the AEC technology market and the 18 years in which AEC Magazine has been dedicated to the BIM process, we have never seen the likes of this — an open letter from a community of national and international design practices venting their angst ...

Snøhetta explores new project delivery standards with their latest book "Lean methodology in Design and Construction"

2020-06-29T15:49:00-04:00

Recognized for their distinct approach within architecture and landscape design, Snøhetta has published a new book highlighting their efforts to "recognize a potential to further challenge existing industry standards by developing new Lean key principles in the complex merge of design, construction, process planning, and BIM technology."

The book was initiated in 2017 and was developed alongside Statsbygg (the Norwegian Directorate of Public Construction and Property), engineering and consulting firm Atkins, and Danish construction and architecture firm Rambøll.

Lean methodology in design and construction book. Image courtesy of Snøhetta

The Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design ("KMD") in Bergen, Norway. Image courtesy of Snøhetta

Following project experiences gathered during the design and construction process of the Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design ("KMD") in Bergen, the firm wanted to explore new ways for exploring and publishing industry standards.

Image courtesy of Snøhet...

Gensler launches Blox, an algorithm-powered design visualization and computation tool

2020-06-16T13:49:00-04:00

Global architecture firm Gensler has launched a new digital design tool that aims to supercharge design workflows by "combining information metrics and geometry form finding."

The tool, named Blox, is part of the firm's inFORM suite of "internally developed proprietary products" created to help propel the firm's overall design capabilities. A LinkedIn post published by Joseph Joseph, Partner and Global Director, Design Technology Studio at Gensler, highlights the new technology, which was developed through the Gensler Research Institute initiative.

Joseph writes, "We believe that our craft as designers is founded on these superpowers that are innately human and irreplaceable by technology. As such, we believe that we stand to gain significantly by combining our human superpowers with compute cognition to achieve our infinite possibilities thus elevating our value to a much higher purpose in the world."

According to the post, Blox can help designers develop massing designs that incl...

Are you a BIM or architectural visualization specialist? Check out these firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs!

2020-03-19T11:06:00-04:00

While many may be concerned and overwhelmed with the current state and future of architectural employment, let Archinect help keep you informed, prepared, and inspired during the upcoming months. Digital collaboration is nothing new to the architecture world. However, in light of recent events, remote working and digital collaboration are at an all-time high.

BIM and architectural visualization have grown to become an integral part of architecture offices. We've selected 10 firms who are currently searching for the right candidate candidates that exhibit BIM, Revit, and digital design skills to join their team.

Image courtesy of JTM Construction

JTM Construction seeks a VDC Coordinator
The VDC (Virtual Design and Construction) Coordinator plays a critical role from pre-construction, construction and through the post-occupancy process. There are many stake holders who play an important role in the successful execution of construction projects and the VDC Coordinator is a conduit betw...

Explore collaboration, BIM & smart building technology at Microsol Resources’ TECH Perspectives in Seattle

2020-01-15T18:45:00-05:00

This post is brought to you by Microsol Resources

Microsol Resources, an Autodesk Platinum Partner and a premier provider of technology solutions to the building industry, will host its TECH Perspectives conference at the Seattle Art Museum on February 11, 2020.

TECH Perspectives is Microsol Resources’ technology and innovation conference that brings together thought leaders at the forefront of building innovation to discuss new and existing technologies that are reshaping the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. TECH Perspectives conferences are held in New York,Boston, Philadelphia, and this year for the first time in Seattle. With two keynote presentations and two exciting industry panel sessions, each TECH Perspectives conference enables the building community to benefit from lessons learned by industry professionals. For more information and to register, please go to www.techperspectives.com.

The opening keynote address will be delivered by Maria Mackey, R...

Does the US need a government issued BIM mandate?

2019-12-12T15:01:00-05:00

In May 2011, the UK Government issued a mandate stating that all centrally-procured government projects must utilize "fully collaborative 3D BIM," which produced a ripple effect in industry adoption of the technology across the region.

Some wonder if the US will follow a similar pattern by introducing nationwide regulations that mandate the use of BIM technology. Construction Dive writer Jenn Goodman tackled this in a recent article looking at the already large adoption of BIM solutions across the US.

Goodman cites remarks from Steve Jones, Senior Director of Industry Insights Research at Dodge Data & Analytics. He says, "Theoretically, Congress could pass a law requiring BIM on all federally funded projects, but our research suggests that in the U.S., we are past the point in BIM maturity where we’d see a big gain from a federal mandate."

Goodman also covers the initiatives put forth by buildingSMART alliance with the National BIM Standard-United States (NBIMS-US), which aims to p...