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2016 FALL BIMFORUM OCTOBER 17-19, 2016 | ATLANTA, GA Fall BIMForum will include Three co-located Events Larger Audience with more C-Level Execs– Expanded Technology Scope – Lean – BIM – Collaboration – Digital Documentation Fall BIMForum: Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities Prime Space is selling out! Early Rates though July 15. View Online Floor Plan Who will be in Atlanta? Inquire today to receive a preview list of the BIMForum Audience demographic. See a list of supporting companies (Sponsors & Exhibitors). Fall BIMForum will include two co-located events: BuildCon 2016 (AGC of America’s Building Contractors Division)  USIBD 2016 SYMPOSIUM (U.S. Institute of Building Documentation) BuildCon will greatly expand the number of “C-Level” Executives from building contractor firms (Chairmen, Presidents, CEOs, etc.) and have concurrent tracks focusing on Lean Construction, Risk Management, and use of BIM & Lean for various Project Delivery approaches.  USIBD’s Symposium brings focus on 3D technology for A/E/C and Facilities and stakeholders include: Owners - Architects – Engineers – Contractors - Surveyors – GIS Practitioners – BIM Users - Service Providers (Scanning and 3D Imaging for existing and future structures) - Hardware Manufacturers - Software solution providers Speaker Opportunities/Submission Deadline is July 21 Share your experience, and submit a speaker proposal today!  Be recognized as an industry expert by your peers, and get exposure for prospective clients in the Building Documentation industry.  Format is Executive Summary, not to exceed 500 words: Submit your abstracts here. For more information about participating, please contact, the Expo/Sponsorship Sales Team at 202-768-7917, or exhibitsales@AGC.org. 2016 BIMForum Fall Exhibitors & Sponsors ABA Construction Forum Advance2000 American Institute of Steel Construction Applied Software/GeoShack ARC Document Solutions ASSEMBLE SYSTEMS Asta Powerproject Autodesk, Inc. BIM Track BIMForum SmartBrief Building Information Modeling for Masonry (BIM-M) CADsoft Consulting CHINABIM.COM ClarkDietrich Building Systems CMiC Design Data Exactal Corporation Excelize FARO Technologies Global eTraining Greenlee HP Hunter Douglas Architecture IKERD Insite IT Intemation LLC Invicara JBKnowledge, Inc. - Makers of SmartBidNet, SmartCompliance, SmartReality, & SmartInight Leica Geosystems, Inc. MOCA Systems, Synchro LTD, Scalable Display Technology New Millennium Building Systems Orange Blade Consultants Pinnacle Infotech, Inc. PlanGrid Pluralsight Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Procore Technologies Inc. RIB Sanveo SKUR, Inc. StrucSoft Solutions SysQue® Technical Sales International Trimble UNIFI Vectorworks, Inc. VIMtrek Werner/Knaack XS CAD Limited To ensure delivery into your inbox, please add pwilson@paisales.com to your address book or safe sender list.  If you are having trouble viewing the images in this email, click here here http://emessaging.vertexcommunication.com/p/v6USoa31aN.

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practical BIM: COBie is not what you think it is

practical BIM: COBie is not what you think it is: When BIM is talked about mention of COBie is never far away. What I don't understand is why COBie has reached such a privileged position...

practical BIM: COBie is not what you think it is

practical BIM: COBie is not what you think it is: When BIM is talked about mention of COBie is never far away. What I don't understand is why COBie has reached such a privileged position...

Re-post: Syncing Field Equipment Properties with Revit

07/01/2016 from Beyond Design

Syncing Field Equipment Properties with Revit

BIM 360 Field is offering a great way to track data on the building suite using your iPad, e.g. the status and install dates of certain equipment. But what if you want to see this data in Revit?
The answer is pretty simple - the new BIM 360 Plugin for Revit gives you a very easy way to sync the equipment properties in Field with your originally shared Revit model:


After opening the Revit Model, go to Add-Ins > BIM 360 Equipment Properties and chose the model you want to sync with. In this window you will see all your models available in BIM 360 Glue and you will need to select the one corresponding with your currently open Revit Model. You can recognize the Models with shared Equipment Sets on the orange icon:


Once the properties have been synced, you will get the following message:


Now that your Field Properties have been added to your Revit Model, you can see them among the object properties:


Of course, you can use the properties in schedules or in filters - in this case, we used the value for Functioning (Funktionsfähig) to create a view showing all lights colored according to whether they are working correctly (=green) or if they are defective (red).

To learn more about BIM 360 please have a look at the BIM 360 website and visit our online help for BIM 360 Glue and BIM 360 Field.

Posted by Lejla Secerbegovic on 07/01/2016 at 01:38 PM in BIM 360 Field, Revit | Permalink

[New post] Understanding and Maximizing the Solibri Solution Center (SSC)

JD Sherrill posted: "1. What is the Solibri Solution Center (SSC)? The Solibri Solution Center has two main components: First, it is an online portal and repository for BIM Content. This includes Solibri-created resources such as software downloads, extensions (such as " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on http://solibri.wordpress.com Understanding and Maximizing the Solibri Solution Center (SSC) by JD Sherrill 1. What is the Solibri Solution Center (SSC)? The Solibri Solution Center has two main components: First, it is an online portal and repository for BIM Content. This includes Solibri-created resources such as software downloads, extensions (such as the COBie platform and regional resources or rulesets for ADA accessibility checking) and documentation, as well as content created by third party developers. Second, it is an administrative portal for managing licenses, access, and usage. 2. When do you need to access the SSC? In order to install Solibri Model Checker, you will first need to download the installer from the Solution Center (SSC).  Any additional functionality or extensions that you may wish to load on your platform will then need to be downloaded as well.  If you are an administrator of your companies licensing, you will also need to use the SSC to assign and check license status. 3. How do you access the SSC? As an SMC user, there are two ways to login and access resources. You can login at solution.solibri.com through a web browser, You can select the Solution Center Option on the File tab inside SMC.  If you login via the button in SMC, the only items you will see are extensions that have been approved for your access. For additional resources such as documentation or to download the SMC installer, you will need to access the SSC via the website. 4. How do you use and navigate the SSC? As a user, the main functions of the SSC will be to request download permissions for any extensions you would like and then download and install those extensions once an administrator grants permission. To see the full list of resources available to request, you will need to login to the SSC via your web browser. In the SSC, select the "Product" drop-down and choose if you would like to look at Extensions, the Product (SMC installers), or Documentation.  Documentation is available for download immediately.  Extensions and Product installers are listed with a "Wish" button to request permission to download from an administrator. Once the "Wish" button is selected, the button will change to "“Remove Wish."  The request has been made, and the administrator can now grant the wish via the Administrator Panel. Once the Administrator grants the wish via the Administrative panel, the next time you log in to the SSC you will see the download/extension listed as "Available."  This indicates the extension is ready for you to download from within SMC. Open SMC, select the "Solution Center" button and the requested extension is listed as available for install. JD Sherrill | June 28, 2016 at 1:15 am | Tags: Licensing, SSC | Categories: Licensing, Solution Solution Center | URL: http://wp.me/p61zmR-u6 Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from . Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://solibri.wordpress.com/2016/06/28/understanding-and-maximizing-the-solibri-solution-center-ssc/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

RTC North America 2016 Final Chance to Register!

RTC NA 2016 Final Chance to Register! Can't see images? View Online RTC North America 2016 Final Chance to Register!! Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, Scottsdale AZ Thursday - Saturday July 14-16 2016 Dear Patrick In just two weeks the RTC crew will make their way to Scottsdale Arizona! Are you as excited as we are? By this time you should have booked your flights (or cleaned up your ride for the road trip), finalized your accommodation and be almost done packing. Okay maybe we are being a bit too ambitious with the last one. Haven’t registered yet? You need to do it now before we SELL-OUT and close off registration. Add Event to Calendar   Register Now Dive-in Movie! Our Friday Evening Function is going to be a wet one! It’s by far the most anticipated social function yet. It is very different from what we’ve done in the past. When you see the set up at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, you will understand why we couldn’t pass it up! Make sure you bring your bathing suits “for you Australians – swimmers” to escape the desert heat! For those wanting to stay dry, don’t worry we’ve got you covered. We’re hosting a “dive-in” movie by the poolside. We’ve selected a classic 80’s comedy. Please note for any youngsters, it was rated R at the time of release. Competition Update We have a surprise! Wait for it… We have upgraded our Poster Competition prize to be an iPad Pro 12.9 inches from the 9.7inches model. The rest of the specs remain the same i.e. 128GB, Wi-Fi + Cellular). This is for the winner of each category (Documentation, Presentation, Integration and Innovation). So why wait if you can submit your entries now. With regards to the PechaKucha style competition, this is YOUR chance to secure a speaking slot for RTC NA 2017. Not only a speaking slots but 4 nights’ hotel stay as well. Not sure what a PechaKucha is? You can find examples of PechaKuchas on this website. The PechaKucha topics are as follows: Yeah That’s Cool, But Can It Be Built?                                        Absorbing Advancements in Tech – How to Deal… TTechnology Vision – Design and Construction in 2025 So come inspire us with your brilliant submissions. See you in Scottsdale, Arizona shortly - Jim Balding RTC North America Chairman Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn secretary@rtcevents.com (+1-213) 814-2888 RTC North America 2016 Sponsors UNSUBSCRIBE | OPT OUT RTC Events Management LLC 3943 Irvine Blvd, Ste 13 Irvine CA 92602 2016 © RTC Events Management

Repost: Line Of Sight Analysis with Revit and Dynamo

Posted on March 10, 2016 from Revit beyond BIM

When a structural engineer, like me, hears or reads the word “analysis” then you will get full attention. That happened when I was discussing some architectural topics with my colleague Colin McCrone. He got my full attention, like a hypnotized patient to his shrink, when he gave me an example of “Line Of Sight Analysis”. Hah, “analysis”, that’s the magic word!.....

Innovative Technology Solution for Leveraging BIM

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[New post] What makes SMC Unique? The ability to check for Logic and Behavior

John Lipp posted: "Solibri Model Checker (SMC) allows for simple, discrete, property checks of components and spaces, such as verifying that certain types of components and spaces have a specific property defined (e.g. Fire Rating) and the property is valid (e.g. 2-HR).  Th" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on http://solibri.wordpress.com What makes SMC Unique? The ability to check for Logic and Behavior by John Lipp Solibri Model Checker (SMC) allows for simple, discrete, property checks of components and spaces, such as verifying that certain types of components and spaces have a specific property defined (e.g. Fire Rating) and the property is valid (e.g. 2-HR).  These simpler types of property checks are useful for validating information related to COBie, Level of Development (LOD), Quantity Takeoff, etc.  Likewise, you can check a model geometrically to ensure certain types of components or disciplines of models don't have interference with one another, such as duct and pipe running into structural beams and columns, or a check for required clearances in front of windows or electrical panels. However, SMC also allows for complex conditional checks that involve logic and behavior to verify that if a component or space has some property, condition, relationship, and/or behavior then that component or space must also pass certain other requirements. In short, knowing that specific information is required to accompany model elements is important, but being able to analyze the IMPACT of that information and how it can affect building performance is where the real value of SMC is established. In this article, we'll describe how you are able to set up more complex checks in this way. A Logical check: Plumbing above Electrical Rooms In the first example, we will focus on a check to ensure that plumbing such as domestic cold or hot water and sewer does not run above electrical rooms, as this could cause serious issues if this plumbing leaks or bursts above spaces containing electrical components. A logical statement to check against the model is: "IF a space is an electrical room THEN no plumbing system that is of type cold water domestic, hot water domestic, or sanitary should run above that space." In order to find spaces in the model that are electrical rooms, classification is used to map those spaces either by their name or some other distinguishing characteristic such as an OmniClass number. Below we see the mapping of any space that starts with "ELEC" to the classification "Electrical": Spaces with names that start with "ELEC" map to the Electrical classification To check if plumbing is of type Domestic Cold/Hot Water or Sanitary, we need to know what property set/property pair stores that information. Again, using classification allows us to map to that property location and set the Classification to the value of the property automatically.  Below, the "System Type" classification sets a classification name for any component base on the value of the "System Classification" property found under the property set "Mechanical": Mapping the System Classification to the value of the Mechanical.System Classification property More information on classification can be found in the articles: - CREATING CLASSIFICATIONS IN SMC - USING ADVANCED CLASSIFICATION IN ITO These classifications are used in the rule parameters of the SOL/222 - Component Distance rule template below: Plumbing must be a minimum distance of 5' above Electrical rooms This rule checks that any component that has a System Classification that is classified as Domestic Cold Water, Domestic Hot Water, or Sanitary has a minimum distance of 5' above any space classified as "Electrical". After running a check on a model, there is a result in which a pipe on the Sanitary system is running 3" inches above the space in the model. An issue where Sanitary pipe is 3" above Electrical space Another view shows that the pipe runs above the suspended ceiling across this electrical room that has electrical panels: Another view of the result Advanced Logical Checks using Gatekeeper Rules Rather than using the name of the space to determine if it is an electrical room, the SOL/225 – Number of Components in Space rule template could be used to return any spaces that contain electrical equipment as a result.  Using this as a Gatekeeper rule, the spaces returned as results are then fed to the sub-rule SOL/222 - Component Distance as the source component to ensure any plumbing has a minimum distance of 5' above those spaces. Gatekeeper rules also allow SMC to chain multiple conditions together.  Below is the example from the article Self-Configuring Rulesets: Gatekeeper Rules that checks that any space over 500 sq. ft. and that contains a boiler, incinerator, or furnace must have 2 exit doors. Gatekeeper Rule with multiple chained sub-rules The logical statement based on the chained gatekeeper rules and their results is: IF a space is more than 500 sq. ft. and IF the space contains a boiler, incinerator, or a furnace THEN that space must reference 2 or more doors. More information on Self-Configuring/Gatekeeper rules can be found here: - SELF-CONFIGURING RULESETS: GATEKEEPER RULES The behavior of door components for accessibility Checks Door components have an operation property defined. This property defines the behavior of the door as to whether it is a sliding, folding, or swinging door. If it is a swinging door, the operation also states if the door swings left or right.  There is also a behavior on the part of a person opening the door, in terms of pulling or pushing the door open and whether the door is normally approached from the front, latch, or hinge based on their room. The article, Enhanced in v9.6: Accessible Door Rule – SOL/208, provides a detailed look at modeling doors to have their behavior included and a ruleset can be used to check maneuvering clearance of accessible doors based on the logic of how the door is approached. Below is a single-swing-right door that has the behavior of how it is approached from the push and pull sides included in the Data property set.  On the push side, it is approached from the front.  On the pull side, it is approached from the latch. Door with a latch approach on the pull-side Again, a gatekeeper rule is used as a logical check to return any doors as results IF they have a latch approach on the pull side and IF they have a closer attached. Those door results are then passed to the sub-rule that checks for the clearance areas in front of the door, and past the latch based on that type of approach. Below you can see a result where there is not enough clearance perpendicular to the door: John Lipp | June 28, 2016 at 1:17 am | Tags: Rules, Self-Configuring Rulesets | Categories: Rules, Self-Configuring Rulesets | URL: http://wp.me/p61zmR-ta Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from . Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://solibri.wordpress.com/2016/06/28/what-makes-smc-unique-the-ability-to-check-for-logic-and-behavior/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com