BIM for Executives - V 2025
This workshop is designed to provide all managers with a comprehensive overview of the BIM methodology, from theoretical fundamentals to practical application. The focus is on the...
Database connection
Database connection tools refer to programs that can be used to transfer the alphanumeric information from digital building models into traditional databases. Similarly, data...
Object-oriented data storage
From a technical standpoint, the construction industry is gradually shifting from a document-based to an object-based approach to data management thanks to the capabilities of BIM...
IFC Export from ArchiCAD to Revit Structure
The following article discusses IFC exports from ArchiCAD to Revit Structure. For more information on IFC and interfaces, see the article "Overview of IFC Interfaces."Search...
Landscape Drainage
At this stage, the drainage of outdoor areas is not yet modeled using 3D objects, but rather using 2D surfaces in site plans or floor plans, in order to identify and dimension...
Parameter Management, Element Classes, and Property Sets
Families Return to the Library
The fundamental purpose of creating families is to be able to REUSE them across multiple projects. Although extremely useful families are often created for a project, they are...
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...