At a recent talk held at Modena Design Centres by Helene Potgieter, a specialist in building conservation, she shared valuable insights on the transformative potential of historic building information modelling (HBIM) in the AEC industry. Helene runs a small architectural practice specialising in heritage conservation, and her firm utilises HBIM to retrospectively create detailed 3D models of historic buildings from survey data.
At the recent BIM Harambee Africa event, a standout presentation titled “BIM in RIBA Stages” brought together experts Richard Matchett, Calayde Davey, Machiel Odendaal, Wiam Labuschagne, Louis de Klerk, Claudio Duarte, Willem Viviers, Nathan York, Jaco Barnard, and Suvaniya Pillay. This tag-team discussion provided an in-depth exploration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) within the RIBA Plan of Work, emphasizing the pivotal role of BIM in shaping Africa’s urban future. Here’s a recap of their insights.
At the recent BIM Harambee Africa event, Machiel Odendaal delivered an inspiring talk titled “Practical User Guide to Building a Digital Future for BIM.”
Machiel, our Technical Manager and a seasoned professional in the AEC industry, shared his personal journey of transitioning from traditional architectural practice to a tech-savvy BIM manager. His insights highlighted the need for professionals to embrace technology, rethink processes, and foster collaboration to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
UNVEILING THE FUTURE OF DESIGN: architects embrace cutting-edge software and technologies for visualization In recent years, technology has significantly impacted architectural design and visualization. SA BUILDING REVIEW spoke to Thabelo Netshivhungululu of Modena AEC & Infrastructure, about the latest tech
BIM 360 Design: What is it? BIM 360 Design is a product for cloud-based work-sharing on the BIM 360 platform.Purpose-built for AEC, only BIM 360 Design supports BIM-based real-time co-authoring in Revit, virtual design review in 2D or 3D, and
3D to 6D BIM BIM dimensions refer to the particular way in which particular kinds of data are linked to information models. By adding additional dimensions of data a fuller understanding of construction projects is generated – its delivery, cost,
3D Laser Scanning Techniques Know what to expect and how to prepare before moving from 2D to Revit This article will focus on the key factors for a successful BIM deployment and what firms can expect as they transition from
Teaching BIM becomes much easier when you add an element that almost everyone can recognize – blocks. Majority of us played with Lego in our developing years, which not only taught us constructive play, but also teach three-dimensional thinking, which is a basic logic skill. Far more than just a fun toy, building blocks can be a powerful learning tool for all levels – be it through Lego or Minecraft. These activities deemed for children, provide a valuable conduit into beginning with BIM.
BIM is an acronym for Building Information Modelling. It describes the process of designing a building collaboratively using one coherent system of computer models rather than as separate sets of drawings which led to breakdown of information sharing as well as errors.
