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The form creation engine in Revit does not really know about flat vertical zero thickness surfaces. However, with DirectShape, we can make almost any type of mesh geometry. One interesting idea coming…
Under-slab insulation (fitted or fixed below a concrete slab) is a legitimate coordination item. Typically it is installed first on site, so other trades and services must fit in around it. This means…
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Quote: “The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), in a tripartite project with the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association (SMACNA) and the National Electrical Contractor…
“on a building project that is made more efficient by VDC it is the subcontractors that have most to gain particularly when you also recognise that subcontract margins are up to seven times that of a …
A new challenge faced by collaborative design teams – how to work concurrently, yet not do the same thing four times? Consider these comments from Glenn Jowett:“If you look at the process of designing…
I think that every BIM decision, for standards, LOD, deliverables etc will always be project based, and while you can have a preferred company standard and champion it, different requirements will mea…
Have you ever used Reconcile Hosting? When you click the appropriate button in the Ribbon, a new UI panel appears (see image below). You can also assign a Keyboard Shortcut to this panel, although it …
A recent article on gostructural.com describes the basic tools used for coordination between disciplines in Revit. Its worth a read for “Revit coordination beginners.” It covers the three primary coor…
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