

What makes a good Office BIM Manager
This articles explains what a good Office BIM manager is. The responsibilities and the role of a BIM manager are often unclear, but knowing exactly what a good BIM manager does and the advantages s/he brings is crucial. Many professional design firms and construction sub-contractors are being forced to become BIM authors, with the expectation they can manage and provide BIM deliverables. They have to use BIM software, which is only efficient if it is genuinely managed. If use

What Interoperability really means in a BIM context?
In the BIM world, the word interoperability is often used. This article explains what this buzz word means and how it translates into practice. It also presents not only the advantages but also the limitations of such approach. It has been an interesting week for interoperability in the BIM world. Three of the dominant players have made public statements on their strategy for BIM interoperability. Autodesk and Trimble issued a joint press release announcing an agreement to in