Monthly Archives: March 2010

T-Shaped BIM

Every now and then a simple, seemingly obvious concept comes around that transforms an entire industry. This post will introduce such a concept: the T-shaped BIM teammate. Here, we are of course not talking about forming a T-shaped connection of … Continue reading

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Confessions of a NYC-RUG rat

Meetings – like building projects – that start well usually end well. Last night I had the opportunity to sit in on the New York City – Revit Users Group meeting. And boy am I glad that I did. You … Continue reading

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My So-Called Parametric Life

This life has been a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do.                                                                                                         Angela in “My So-Called Life” 1994 Is it just me or has … Continue reading

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BIM’s Evolving Double Standard of Care

Holly Hunter: You totally crossed the line with that piece…. William Hurt: It’s hard not to cross the line when they keep moving the little sucker, don’t they!? Broadcast News, 1987 Here’s a conversation I overheard the other day between … Continue reading

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(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) BIM, LEED and Collaboration

And as I walked on Through troubled times My spirit gets so downhearted sometimes So where are the strong And who are the trusted? And where is the harmony? Sweet harmony. (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding by … Continue reading

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