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Continue reading →: UK Public Policy and Procurement: Stronger Information Requirements
Why Policy Is Driving BIM Information Management The UK public sector has always been a key driver for digital construction. From the 2016 BIM Level 2 mandate to the integration of the Building Safety Act, procurement rules increasingly link funding and approvals to structured information delivery. In 2025, the trend…
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Continue reading →: Automating COBie.Component.Space in Revit with Dynamo
One of the more frustrating tasks when delivering projects to ISO 19650 or COBie standards is making sure every component is linked to the right room. The COBie.Component.Space parameter exists for exactly this reason, but in practice it can be messy. Some elements sit neatly inside a room and behave…
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Continue reading →: BIM Information Management Weekly – Saturday, 6 September 2025
Quick Highlights ISO 19650-6 published — enhancing the golden thread for health and safety compliance. Ireland’s BIM mandate now includes contractors and supply chain, with lower thresholds. Autodesk Construction Cloud launched over 50 updates across its platform. ISO 19650-6 Released – Reinforcing the Golden Thread The new ISO 19650-6:2025 was…
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Continue reading →: Automating COBie Nominal Dimensions with Dynamo and Revit
One of the common frustrations when preparing COBie data is populating the NominalHeight, NominalLength, and NominalWidth fields. These are required in the COBie Type worksheet, but Revit families don’t always provide an obvious way to get those values. Some families have reference planes with labelled dimensions, while others don’t. And…
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Continue reading →: Whole Life Carbon in Focus
In the previous post we looked at Ireland’s new Green Public Procurement (GPP) circular. This week, let’s expand on what that means for carbon in BIM — particularly how embodied and operational carbon are managed, and how this all connects to the RIBA Sustainable Outcomes Guide. Ireland’s Circular 17/2025 –…
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Continue reading →: BIM Information Management Weekly – 30 August 2025
Autodesk ACC asset changes tackle identifier issues, while Ireland’s new GPP circular makes sustainability data central to BIM Information Management.
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Continue reading →: Information Management (BIM) – A TIDP is Not a Document Register
When working in the world of BIM and information management, one of the most common misconceptions I come across is the misuse of the Task Information Delivery Plan (TIDP). It’s often promoted—or worse, implemented—as a document register or issue sheet. While it may look like one on the surface, this…
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Continue reading →: Tired of Get-Rich-Quick Schemes? Discover the Effortless Power of Passive InvestingForget the hype and complicated courses. The real secret to building wealth isn’t some magic formula – it’s passive investing. This simple, and surprisingly effective, method could be your key to achieving financial freedom. What is Passive Investing? Passive investing means putting your money into a broad investment fund that…
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Continue reading →: Why I Love Both Rugby Union and LeagueWhat are your favorite sports to watch and play? Liking both Rugby Union and League might raise a few eyebrows, as most fans spend a lot of time arguing over which sport is better, but I like them both. They each have their own pros and cons, and I enjoy…
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Continue reading →: Exploring Worlds: Dune Trilogy and Python CodingWhat books do you want to read? I’m reading fiction and non-fiction at the same time. The Dune trilogy takes me to distant worlds, while Python coding invites me to a new realm of learning. Dune Trilogy:I’m enjoying Frank Herbert’s Dune, set on the desert planet Arrakis. The plot and…