Insulation: Sloped insulation
Sloped insulation on flat roofs uses wedge-shaped insulation panels to direct water flow toward drainage elements.When modeling sloped insulation and roof structures in general,...
Revit Advanced Course: Shared Coordinates
The "Revit Advanced Course: Shared Coordinates" training course teaches BIM workflows for the effective structuring and geographic positioning of BIM models.Participants will...
Wall covering
Wall coverings such as plaster, tiles, or paneling are typically modeled using a wall’s surface material property or as part of a multi-layer structure (see Multi-layering)....
BIM for the Local Building Authority (ÖBA)
BIM for Construction Management: BIM Terminology, BIM Viewers, Model-Based CommunicationTraining code: BÖB (Basic | Local | Building Inspection)Duration: 3 hoursThis course...
IFC Export from ArchiCAD Using Publisher
This article describes how to export IFC files from ArchiCAD using Publisher. Click the link below for additional information on an alternative method for exporting IFC files...
Conceptual Modeling
In a BIM workflow, modeling can easily become very time-consuming—which is why the level of modeling detail should be chosen with care and purpose, especially in the early...
Model-Based Communication
Model-based communication refers to methods for storing meeting and inspection results at a specific stage of planning or construction within a virtual building model. This is...
Staircase
Austrian term for "staircase"
Stairs: Steel
From a BIM perspective, steel staircases are relatively complex objects because they consist of a wide variety of components yet must still be treated as a single object....
Door: Tubular frame
Steel-framed doors are a special type of door featuring a structural steel or aluminum frame. These doors are commonly found in office hallways. The door panel is usually glazed....
DBD-BIM | 07 Sample Templates
DBD BIM allows you to apply template designs for building components. There are three different types of templates. Please note: Selected templates can be modified later for the...
COBie Data Exports
Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie) is a British standard for transferring design data to facility management. This tutorial explains the steps required...
BCF - BIM Collaboration Format
The BIM Collaboration Format (BCF) is used for coordination and model-based communication of interdisciplinary content within the BIM workflow. The file format is supported by all...
Expert TWP A - Design
WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO OFFER THIS SERVICE - Please contact us if needed.Revit for DraftersCourse code: ETA (Expert | Structural Engineering | Part A)Level: ModelerDuration: 2...
Create a filter by parameter
When analyzing, reviewing, or presenting models, elements often need to be color-coded based on specific characteristics—such as usage, system, component type, or...
Plumbing
In the construction industry, the term "sanitary fixtures" refers to fixtures in restrooms that are equipped with technical systems for water supply and wastewater disposal. These...
TGA Template 2.00: Documentation
This article refers to the TGA template from BIM Office Administration and includes documentation for version TGA-Template 2.00. Please also read the important information...
General Information About Interfaces
The Interfaces section is constantly being expanded. This is due to current developments in the field of standardization.Keywords: interface, communication, exchange, in-between,...
Furniture
In the construction industry, the term "furniture" (also: furnishings, fixtures) refers to movable items of furnishings used indoors or outdoors (e.g., garden furniture). The term...
Phase-appropriate modeling
Compared to 2D design, modeling digital building models initially involves additional effort. It is therefore particularly important to carefully tailor the modeling effort to the...