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The software's rendering engines can take some time to render a full model, but the use of preliminary mockups take far less time and could pay for themselves in the end.
Ware are truly informational. Set aside the fact that the renderings produced by the software can look just like a photograph, giving the owner the opportunity to see the final project months, even years, before the project is completed. They also provide the option to catch aesthetic mistakes in the beginning of the design process. Brick blends and patterns can be created and added to the project model, thus providing the ability to estimate the proper quantity of each type of brick in the blend. This also becomes helpful for the mason, with parametric views that show the layout of the blend or pattern, thus reducing confusion. The software's rendering engines can take some time to render a full model, but the use of preliminary mockups take far less time and could pay for themselves in the end. But then again, rendering is only one form of information that should be provided by a manufacturer's model. BIM opens doors that sometimes have been difficult to open in the past.
In conclusion, it is important for everyone to at least familiarize themselves with the BIM process and try to discover how it can benefit them. I would suggest going beyond that. Learn how it can benefit the entire project. As manufacturers delve into the preparation of models, they need to determine the exact needs of the end-users of their models and strive to meet those needs. The models need to include accurate information, and when products change, the change needs to be made to the model. A model with only the manufacturer name and contact information is not enough, and as BIM grows, informational input will evolve.
We at Endicott Clay Products Co. are diligently working and listening to expand the use of BIM. Open communication and information exchange between manufacturers and the design team is essential. The masonry industry should strive to make creative suggestions on the information included in BIM models; some masonry associations have initiated discussion on creating information standards that will best suit the industry. The masonry industry can use the models to facilitate design and construction efficiencies in the process. IMAS
John Ragland, CSI, is director of marketing and technical services for Endicott Clay Products Co.
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