BIMThoughts

Harlan and Sasha join Bill to talk about Revit 2018 and it’s new features.  We decided to talk about the little features that make Revit so great. http://bimthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/E78_Revit2018withHarlanandSasha.mp3 | Open Player in New Window

In this episode, Bill, Kristina and Charlie talk about Kristina’s trip to the BIMForum conference. This year’s conference in San Diego, CA, focused on BIM from the owner’s perspective. In talking about an owner’s BIM needs we explore the idea of adding value, expending services into operation/maintenance and how designers and builders can expand into new markets. Kristina also provides an update on the LOD Specification, a soon to be released LOD sample model and a BIM certification program. Links: BIMForum OKAY – What DO Owners Want? Renée Tietjen, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs constrcutrr podcast CD-BIM LOD Sample Model This episode of BIMThoughts is sponsored by Avail http://bimthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/E77_BIMFourm.mp3 | Open Player in New Window

Kristina and Bill talk with Paul F. Aubin about Revit 2018 and all the great new features. This episode of BIMThoughts is sponsored by Avail, you can learn more about avail at BIMThoughts.com/Avail Make sure you schedule a demonstration, you be glad you did. PSA: This episode is just a little over an Aubin,  Paul says he’s sorry. Show Notes: Revit 2017.1 Episode  Revit Road map Paul F. Aubin Paul’s Twitter: @pfaubin Paul’s LinkeIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulaubin Paul at Autodesk University (AU) Lynda.com Paul’s Signage Class on Lynda Autodesk University Join Bill at LPA http://bimthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/E76_Revit2018.mp3 | Open Player in New Window

In this episode, Bill and Charlie talk with Randall Stevens, CEO of ArchVision. Randall talks about the new ArchVision product Avail, which indexes the content on your network and lets you consume it in compelling new ways. Additionally, Randall shares about his Kentucky roots, passion for entrepreneurship and the process of taking Avail from idea to a shippable product. Stick around long enough and you may also learn the true identity of Alex, one of our favorite models in rpc. Links: AVAIL Randall Stevens LinkedIn Steve Blank Check out AVAIL in Both 2975 at  AIA 17  Building Content Summit  http://bimthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/E75_AVAILwithRandall.mp3 | Open Player in New Window

In this episode, Bill, Kristina and Charlie talk with Jim Forester Co-founder, VP Business Development at Newforma. Jim talks about the history of Newforma, it’s approach to BIM and what the future may hold for Newforma. Links: Newforma Jim Forester LinkedIn http://bimthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/E74_ProjectManagement.mp3 | Open Player in New Window  

I talk with Dan Stine about his new book, his visit to Shanghai, BiLT and the new nVidia cards. This episode of BIMThoughts is sponsored by our friends at AVAIL. You can find out more about AVAIL at http://getavail.com  Show Notes About Dan Autodesk Shanghai office Autodesk Revit Command Reference. Inside the Factory Shanghai Tower How VR Is Helping Revitalize Downtown Duluth LHB Quadro Customer Story http://bimthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/E73_DanStine.mp3 | Open Player in New Window

Aubin VR Show Notes: Please watch the Youtube version to get the full impact that is this episode of BIMThoughts. In this episode, Bill and Charlie talk about virtual reality again, with Paul Aubin. Paul introduces us to vCAD by ImmersaCAD a simple multi-person virtual reality experience for mobile devices. Links: vCAD.com View Master Merge VR Google Day Dream vCAD’s Ultimate Guide vCAD’s file size guidelines     http://bimthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/E72_vCAD_WithPaulFAubin.mp3 | Open Player in New Window  

In this jam packed episode of BIMThoughts Bill talks with KaDe King, the Queen of AutoCAD, about AutoCAD 2018. We talk about all the great new features and where we think AutoCAD is headed after this release.  Bill also learns some features that have been there for awhile. Don’t worry we share some features that you can use in your Revit workflow. Show Notes: AutoCAD 2018 New Features Guide  KaDe King on LinkedIn KaDe on Twitter http://bimthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/E71_AutoCAD2018.mp3 | Open Player in New Window

Kristina and Bill talk with Bill Allen from Evolve Labs about VR and the technology behind it.  We also talk about how we think VR will be used in AEC.   Sit back and enjoy this fantastic adventure in to VR.   Learn more: Practical VR for Designers Evolve Labs Matterport 3d scanning. Matterport system requirements http://bimthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/E70_Evolving_VR_with_Bill_Allen.mp3 | Open Player in New Window      

In this episode, Bill, Kristina and Charlie talk about virtual reality. Kristina talks about her experience setting up the HTC Vive, while Bill and Charlie share their thoughts on the transition from Google Cardboard, to the Oculus Rift and finally to the HTC Vive. A few tips and tricks are thrown in for good measure. AVAIL is content management done right. With AVAIL your content can stay on your network. No need to move files around or upload them to the cloud. AVAIL indexes all of your .rfa, .rvt, .rte, .rft, and even .ies files, leaving them where you like them and providing exciting new ways to get’em into Revit! Use the AVAIL plugin to get your data when you needed it. To learn more, you can download a free version of AVAIL at www.getavail.com or to schedule a live demo, call (859) 963-1616. Thank you to AVAIL for sponsoring this week’s episode of BIMThoughts Links Sponsor – AVAIL Content management done right. HTC Vive Autodesk Live IrisVR Our friends at Enscape3d Evolve Labs Webinar Buying Guide HTC VIVE Replacement / cleanable cushion Light stand Ball Head for light stand Pelican Air Case sandbags, using water bottles. (have not tried) http://bimthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/E69_Setting_Up_VR.mp3 | Open Player in New Window

In this episode, Bill, Kristina and Charlie speak with Jana and William Itzen about their firm Itzen Architects and role in the AIACC. William shares stories about how technology advances their firm, while Jana talks about how AIACC is making technology more accessible to small and medium sized firms.   Links: Itzen Architects Instagram Autodesk Live http://bimthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/E68_ItzenArchitecture.mp3 | Open Player in New Window  

Energy Analysis Show Notes: In this roundtable episode, Bill, Kristina, Charlie and Hariharan Natarajan from Sefaira discuss energy analysis including the value of considering energy loads over building systems, when energy analysis is most effective and how to help firms implement solid energy analysis workflows. Links: Hariharan Natarajan Sefaria Articles and Information about Energy Analysis: Every Energy Model is Wrong – And Here is Why They are Indispensable The Shockingly Short Payback of Energy Modeling Proposed ASHRAE Energy Simulation Standard http://bimthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/E67_Energy_Analysis_Hari.mp3 | Open Player in New Window

Project Planning Show Notes: In this episode, Bill and Charlie interview JJ Brantingham, from Planifi, about project planning and how approaching project planning from a value to the client perspective may be more effective than time and resource allocation.   Links: Planifi Project Analyzer  Ron Baker: The Soul of Enterprise    http://bimthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/E66_Planifi.mp3 | Open Player in New Window

In this roundtable episode, Bill, Kristina, and Charlie discuss energy analysis including the most popular tools, typical workflows, and ideas about implementation.   Links: Sefaira DesignBuilder http://bimthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/E65_Energy_Analysis_Discovery.mp3 | Open Player in New Window  

This week Charlie Williams and Bill Debevc talk about BIM Guidelines, the difference between a job and a career, and how to make time to learn.   http://bimthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/E64_BIM_Guidelines.mp3 | Open Player in New Window