The USACE (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) is currently on a very aggressive roadmap for the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for its projects. The specific contract requirements for these projects are causing much confusion and forcing many firms to rethink their own BIM adoption. The purpose of this article is to bring to light some of these issues and how they will affect BIM purchases and workflows.
This article captures the highlights of some of the most interesting and informative presentations at the recently held SmartGeometry Conference Day, including the use of parametric technologies in Beijing’s new Terminal 3 airport by Foster+Partners, in various stadiums including the Beijing Olympic Stadium by ArupSport, and in the continuing construction of Gaudi’s famous Sagrada Família Church in Barcelona.
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