Tag: Building Information Modeling

BIM Delivers Dividends on Unusual Structure Upgrades

By Pete Haug, PE Building information modeling (BIM) can play a big role in keeping the wheels from coming off an intricate project. We’ll look at a case study of a turbine and powerhouse upgrade project where the goal was to minimize changes to the exterior of a historic 1910 dam. But first, here are… Read More »

3D Graphics and 3D Printing Effectively Communicate Project Alternatives

By Chris Silewski, PLA Bringing a client’s vision to life is part of an engineer or architect’s job, but until construction begins, a 2D set of plan sheets may not be enough to help the owner visualize what the completed project could look like. How do consultants bridge this gap? Depending on the project, a… Read More »

Revit Gives Inside Look at Building Plans

So you’ve decided you need a new facility. You can look at other buildings that you like, and you have an idea in mind of what yours will look like – but until it’s actually built, you may expect to see only line drawings and elevations to help with the planning. It’s how architects have done… Read More »