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Another project within Project 4 is the Education pro�gram. Art Theusch of Collaborative Consulting Group (art.theusch@collaborativecg.com) is the lead consultant and I am project manager. Art is tasked with developing an educational program targeted at masons and contractors but will be useful to all. One module that should prove quite useful includes the use of smart phones, tablets and apps to assist the masonry industry with daily project tasks. The education program is slated for introduction in 2014.
Summary
THERE IS MUCH ACTIVITY in the develo pment of BIM-M. One thing we have learned is that there are many individuals and companies who have been involved for years, creating BIM-like solutions for masonry at the design and construction levels. Some have joined the SIM�M initiative and offered their expertise. We welcome their input!
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The process of creating BIM+M version I is likely to go into 20 17 or 2018. Until then, BIM-M efforts are chan �I neled into d igitally improving masonry design and con�struction at all levels. In 2015, there will be a symposium that assesses progress and realigns the remaining projects
based upon the first three years of work. For further infor�mation, visit \V\V\-1.BIMforMasonry.org. lMAS
David Biggs is masonry industry coordinator for 8/M-M. You can contact him at biggsconsulting@att.net.
River Bluff High School
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