2. What is BIM?
Building
Information
Modeling (BIM)
allows architects
and engineers to
create ‘smart’ 3D
models that
include embedded
data such as size,
r- and u-values,
energy use data,
lifecycle cost
information, and
heat signature.
3. Who uses BIM?
BIM is the latest
evolution in
drafting
technologies
adopted by nearly
80% of architects,
engineers and
specialists.
4. How does BIM work?
In a traditional
drawing if a wall is
moved, conflicts
and disconnects
can be created
between the wall
and related
windows and
openings. In a BIM
model, the
relationship
between these
objects is
maintained.
5. Advantages of BIM to
Architects & Engineers
• Required by
some State and
Federal agencies
• Intelligent system
interference /
clash detection
tests
• Easy
coordination
between several
parties
• Rapid generation
of design
documents
• Ability to run
system tests
early in the
design process.
6. Advantages of BIM to
Product Manufacturers
• BIM’s data
management
tools encourage
designers to
schedule and
test models of
actual products
and materials
• Owners and
Designers can
see the size,
shape and
specifications of
YOUR products
in a 3D model
• Embedded 2D
details saves
Designers time
and money
7. BIM Object Collections
Are the New Product Library
Many
manufacturers
supplement
product binders
and material
samples with full
BIM object
collections.
8. Worldwide Digital Product Libraries
In addition to
distributing
collections
through product
representatives
and company
websites, there are
several popular 3rd
Party websites that
host thousands of
product
collections.
9. Invest in BIM Objects for
Your Products
Compatibility with
new BIM
technology will
ensure a
competitive
advantage for your
products. Easy
availability of your
products in BIM
will boost
specifications and
sales.
10. Creating BIM Objects
To avoid high
software costs and
steep in-house
learning curves,
manufacturers are
turning to outside
vendors – such as
architecture firms
– to create their
BIM models
11. BIM at FitzGerald
• Considered
industry experts
• Experienced at
creating useable
BIM objects
• Highly
experienced
Revit users who
have designed
and detailed
buildings with
the software
• Outstanding
accuracy and
practical
usability of all
BIM objects that
FitzGerald
creates
12. FitzGerald BIM Objects
• Revit platform
• 3D model
geometry
• Embedded
parametric
behavior
• Plan and
elevation 2D
representations
• Specification
data
• Rendered
appearance
with
photorealistic
material maps
• DWF of object
13. Sample Object
• Commercial
Window Series
• 1’-4” x 1’-4”
Awning Window
• Fiberglass Frame
• LOW-E Glass
Pane
14. Contact
Michael De Rouin, AIA, CSI
Principal
FitzGerald Associates Architects
(312) 563-9100
mderouin@fitzgeraldassociates.net