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19. Briefly describe the process used to link a
model from a different discipline in order to
coordinate work.
20. What is the purpose of an as-built model in
facility management?
Suggested Activities
1. Write a short essay that explains the reasons
why BIM has been more widely adopted
by commercial firms than residential firms.
Contact a local residential architectural
firm to ask about the type of design and
documentation process the firm uses and the
reasons why the firm uses it.
2. Conduct research to find out more about
BIM standards such as the National BIM
Standard-United States (NBIMS-US) and the
AEC (UK) BIM Technology Protocol. Write a
report on your findings.
3. Search online to find a residential design firm
that is using BIM for custom home projects.
Determine whether the firm uses BIM for all
projects. Write a report on your findings.
Problem Solving
Case Study
You have a design drafting firm in
Bakersfield, California, that specializes in home
remodeling projects. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have
contacted you regarding the remodeling of their
50-year-old residence. They want to increase the
energy efficiency of the home. To achieve this,
they also want to use new sustainable building
materials and construction methods.
Given this preliminary information, perform
any necessary research and answer the
following questions.
1. How would BIM assist you in the design and
construction of this project?
2. If your firm does not utilize BIM, what
additional costs would be incurred on
your part to acquire BIM software and
the computer hardware needed to run
BIM software?
Certifi cation
Prep
The following questions are presented in the
style used in the American Design Drafting
Association (ADDA) Drafter Certification Test.
Answer the questions using the information in
this chapter.
1. Which of the following statements about BIM
is true?
A. BIM assists in visualizing a building design.
B. A BIM model is a 3D surface model that
represents the complete building.
C. The virtual building model in a BIM
project is called a BIM model.
D. BIM model construction is based on a
parametric modeling workflow.
E. A view template is used to start a new
project.
2. Match each term with its description.
Terms: 1. Schedule, 2. Family, 3. Detail
components, 4. Material takeoff
A. A collection of components that represent
variations of the same item in different
sizes and orientations.
B. View-specific symbols that appear only in
the view in which they are created.
C. A list of quantities of materials used in
constructing a building.
D. A list of all items of a specific type that
are needed for construction.
3. Which of the following statements are false?
A. Interference checking is commonly
referred to as clash detection.
B. Front-loading is the process of using
2D geometry to represent non-modeled
features in views.
C. Levels are commonly created in plan
views.
D. A construction simulation is an animation
that illustrates construction processes in
sequential order.
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