How IFC is paving the way for model-based workflows

A 2,000ft bridge built without drawings – How IFC is paving the way for model-based workflows Wednesday, September 11, 2024 @12pm Eastern For centuries, 2D drawings have been the cornerstone of engineer and architect communication. While reliable, they demand significant manual work and have limitations in the information they can carry. But are there any…

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openBIM-based Estimation

openBIM-Based Estimating Redux Wednesday, July 10, 2024 @12pm Eastern Integrated Estimating is the newest innovation in the realm of openBIM-based estimating. Is it just a repeat of what we experienced in the late 2000’s? No. Previous iterations of model-based estimating practices have not succeeded at scale for a variety of reasons. Yet, the AEC industry…

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Seeing is Believing (Part 2)

Seeing is Believing: Demystifying openBIM for Highway and Bridge Practitioners (Part 2) Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @12pm Eastern An exciting update to last year’s presentation at the openBIM Transportation Regional Summit, Scott Lecher will demonstrate real world examples and benefits of open standards such as IFC, BCF, and IDS in the context of BIM for…

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Seeing is Believing

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @12pm Eastern Another in the continuing series showcasing real world openBIM® implementation examples highlighting, strategies, challenges and successes, and business value. Speakers: Speakers: Connor Christian (Kiewit) & Michael Warren (AECOM)

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Combining openBIM with GIS to deliver Digital Twins

July 12, 2023 @12pm Eastern The benefits of your openBIM efforts and outputs are amplified by using GIS. Through examples of leading AEC firms using a range of BIM tools, specific examples of GIS and openBIM integrations will deliver insights on how AEC project deliver is greatly improved by applying an openBIM and GIS approach.…

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No Delays – Airport Data Connections from BIM to GIS

June 14, 2023 @12pm EDT We often look at an airport map as we navigate through the airport during our flight connections to see where our next gate is or where the closest restroom is. These maps need to depict an accurate layout of the airport of where things are, especially as airports go through…

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Digital Twin Today – Demystifying Twins into Modular Steps

April 12, 2023 @12pm EDT This presentation introduces the buildingSMART USA Airport Working groups, and outlines the core components involved in building a digital twin with special focus on airports. The buildingSMART Airport Room teams collaborated on developing a simple to understand and executable approach to developing a digital twin. Speakers: Chris Harman (WSP) &…

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