BIM

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• MBO
• Studiejaar 3

English for construction

BIM

BIM Questions

1. What does BIM mean?

2. Who are using BIM?

3. Which infrastructures does the speaker mention?

4. What was the old system called?

5. What elements did the software allow users to add to the virtual building?

6. About when did BIM take off?

7. Why is Revit important?

8. What does BIM enable?

are you using BIM?

Explain AutoCAD/Revit/Sketchup in English

1. What is it?

2. When did it originate?

3. Who uses it?

4. Name 3 advantages (pros)

5. Name 3 disadvantages (cons)

6. Your experiences

Step 1 

Divide the questions between the group members: everyone should research 1 question and come up with an answer in English.

00:14

what does BIM mean?

1. Building information modeling
2. Building integration modeling

00:54

Who are using BIM?

01:12

Which infrastructures does the speaker talk about?

01:29

What was the 'old' system called?

02:22

What was rue cops based on?

03:56

What elements did the software allow the users to add to the virtual building?

04:02

About when did BIM take off?

1. Early 2000's
2. Early 1990's

04:32

Why is Revit so important?

06:22

BIN enables?

Step 2

Discuss your answers and make sure you agree on each answer.

STEP 3

Create a PowerPoint to present your results

You will record your PowerPoint later

If you do not want to talk in your video, make sure all info is on your slides