Compare model versions
No sooner have you prepared the model you received from the architecture team for calculation and simulation than the first change comes along—and you have to figure out what’s...
DBD-BIM | 04 Evaluating Construction Costs
Lighting: Outdoor area
In the construction industry, the term "outdoor lighting" refers to the installation of structures containing light sources (commonly referred to as "lights") that provide...
UPS system
"An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is used to ensure the power supply to critical electrical loads in the event of power grid disruptions. This should be distinguished from a...
Revit Advanced Course: Dynamo Basics
Dynamo is a visual programming tool that can be used to automate Revit processes.During this training session, you will learn about Dynamo and its various applications.Contents:...
BCF Workflow: Navisworks - Revit
The BCF format is an ideal data format for the fast and accurate exchange of information between BIM authoring tools and verification programs.In this video tutorial, you’ll learn...
Wall: Removal
Information on working with walls in the early planning phases is described in the article "Walls: General Information." FeatureU-valueSound insulation classParametersTotal area...
BIM for Executives - V 2025
This workshop is designed to provide all managers with a comprehensive overview of the BIM methodology, from theoretical fundamentals to practical application. The focus is on the...
Database connection
Database connection tools refer to programs that can be used to transfer the alphanumeric information from digital building models into traditional databases. Similarly, data...
Exhaust pipe
An exhaust duct is a special type of air duct (round or rectangular) that removes combustion gases from a unit in the mechanical room to ensure proper operation. Many references...
BOA Software Configuration
Many articles on BIMpedia refer to specific tools used in the BIM Office Administration (BOA) standard. Here is an overview of the tools that make up the BOA standard and which...
Object-oriented data storage
From a technical standpoint, the construction industry is gradually shifting from a document-based to an object-based approach to data management thanks to the capabilities of BIM...
IFC Export from ArchiCAD to Revit Structure
The following article discusses IFC exports from ArchiCAD to Revit Structure. For more information on IFC and interfaces, see the article "Overview of IFC Interfaces."Search...
Landscape Drainage
At this stage, the drainage of outdoor areas is not yet modeled using 3D objects, but rather using 2D surfaces in site plans or floor plans, in order to identify and dimension...
Parameter Management, Element Classes, and Property Sets
Making breakthroughs
This Revit add-in allows you to automatically place openings based on configurable rules. Once a building services model has been received, a large number of penetrations must be...
Families Return to the Library
The fundamental purpose of creating families is to be able to REUSE them across multiple projects. Although extremely useful families are often created for a project, they are...
Insulation: Sloped insulation
Sloped insulation on flat roofs uses wedge-shaped insulation panels to direct water flow toward drainage elements.When modeling sloped insulation and roof structures in general,...
Resolving cable conflicts
"Resolve Pipe Collisions" automatically resolves intersections between selected pipes, saving you the trouble of modeling them manually. The add-in thus helps you solve a common...
Heating, Cooling: Equipment
Heating and cooling units are responsible for regulating the temperature of a building and are usually located in mechanical rooms or on the roof. The heating and cooling load of...