5 inspiring examples of how BIM professionals use BIMcollab

5 inspiring examples of how BIM professionals use BIMcollab

You are starting a new BIM project and will use BIMcollab to coordinate your project efficiently. You have been down this path many times before. However, what if there is something new that can inspire you to improve your BIM workflow? In this blog we’ll share 5 unique ways our trusted customers use BIMcollab.

openBIM vs. closedBIM: key differences and why openBIM is the better choice 

The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) has changed how construction projects are planned, carried out, and managed. There are two main ways to do this—openBIM and closedBIM. Each approach has its own way of working, file types, and effects on traditional versus new BIM methods. This blog uncovers the key differences.

7 benefits of a 'connected' workflow when validating BIM models

5 ways BIMcollab Zoom creates a connected BIM workflow

OpenBIM projects enable efficient model-based collaboration between stakeholders. With buildingSMART’s IFC format, everyone can work on a model without having to use specific modelling software. To further improve collaboration, this blog discusses 5 ways in which BIMcollab Zoom can create a connected workflow when validating BIM models.

Solving issues in BIM models effectively - Cloud versus file

Solving issues in BIM models: cloud-based vs. file-based

An efficient BIM process ensures a high-quality BIM model that helps save time, cost and frustration during the design and construction phase. Part of that process is the coordinating and solving of model issues. There are two ways of doing that: file-based ancllcfd cloud-based. Let’s explore the differences and why cloud-based issue management is the better choice.

8 tips to accelerate your open BIM project

8 tips to accelerate your openBIM project

Open BIM projects are complex and require a lot of communication. Hence, effective communication is key to accelerating your BIM project. It enables you to improve project efficiency and quality. To help you achieve that, this blog will give you 8 tips to accelerate communication in your BIM project.

BIM issue coordination: 7 reasons why worksheets don’t work.

BIM issue coordination: 7 reasons why spreadsheets don’t work

Any BIM project involves issues. But how you create, communicate and coordinate issues has a huge effect on your project’s efficiency. Spreadsheets are still commonly used to exchange issues but are proven to be ineffective. Let us look at 7 reasons why spreadsheets don’t work, and what could be a solution to overcome these problems.

How BIMcollab can help achieve the expectations of the Golden Thread.

How to achieve the expectations of the golden thread using BIMcollab 

Fire safety is a key part of any construction process. In the UK, the golden thread principle has been introduced to ensure everyone has access to key safety information throughout the lifecycle of a building. In this blog, we will discuss how BIMcollab can assist in meeting the expectations of the golden thread.

How BIMcollab can help deliver COBie data on your project

Collecting and delivering complete COBie data is a challenge for many project teams. BIMcollab can be of assistance in automating this process. This blog considers five ways in which BIMcollab can help verify, communicate about and deliver COBie data for your project.

BIMcollab Twin | Data in a grab bag or bookcase?

As far as I’m concerned, the possibilities of BIM are among the innovations of the century. However, not everyone is convinced yet, as it turns out during a dinner with a friend… Grab bag I let my friend imagine putting his phone and his house keys in a grab bag and explain that these two

7 reasons why a connected workflow will make a huge difference for your BIM project!

7 reasons why a connected workflow will make a huge difference for your BIM project!

Let’s explore together how a connected workflow will save you time and money in 7 essential points.

5 Golden Rules of a BIM Workflow

5 Golden Rules of a BIM Workflow

Only a few decades ago, buildings were conceived on paper. Any mistake meant scraping or starting over. And data was kept in big bulky folders.

Must see: the best BIMcollab webinars of 2022

Must see: the best BIMcollab webinars of 2022

Last year we organized 28 webinars in English, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Dutch, which received more than 8.200 registrations. We created an overview of the most popular webinars, let’s look back!

Why information security should concern you (today) and how to secure your data

Why information security should concern you (today) and how to secure your data

You could think it is some “IT issue,” and you are partially correct; but it’s not entirely for IT. In this article, we will explain what information security means, the problems you may have, and how to keep your data secure.

BIMcollab Twin | A good DMS is crucial for good property management

Organizations in the construction industry are processing more and more documents, so it is important to be able to find and manage that information quickly and easily. A good Document Management System (DMS) saves a lot of time. Our cloud platform for digital property management is based on a DMS that is modularly expandable with a wide range of features, applications and tools.

What advantages do Smart Properties bring to different project stakeholders?

What advantages do Smart Properties bring to different project stakeholders?

Nowadays, collecting BIM information is vital for construction projects’ success. Team members in different job roles rely heavily on the analysis and use of the information from BIM models. But, as a large number of models is exchanged regularly between disciplines, the quality of other’s data and models can’t be guaranteed.

What problems can be solved with Smart Properties?

What problems can be solved with Smart Properties?

Working with different models from different disciplines can be challenging, especially when the other users have different BIM levels and skills and use different standards. As a BIM Manager you’d rather be doing something else than chasing people to add or modify parameters. Find out what problems Smart Properties can solve, so will be back to managing and coordinating other tasks.

5 unique ways professionals use BIMcollab ZOOM

5 unique ways professionals use BIMcollab Zoom

Delivering high-quality BIM models is easy with BIMcollab Zoom. But in addition, we are noticing more and more BIM teams that are finding new and exciting uses for BIMcollab Zoom. Read on to discover 5 unique ways our clients are using BIMcollab, from design competitions to sharing model checking tasks.

Starting with (new) model validation software: why BIMcollab ZOOM makes it easy

Starting with (new) model validation software: why BIMcollab Zoom makes it easy

Users describe BIMcollab Zoom as easy to use, easy to learn, and especially like its intuitive interface and features. Why? These are the arguments that commonly come up when users describe BIMcollab Zoom.