BIM Collaboration Insights and Strategies

Aug 4, 2024

BIM After Dark Live Episode 68 Summary

Introduction

  • Host: Jeff (The Revit Kid)
  • Guest: Scott Davis, Autodesk employee.
  • Topic: BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, design collaboration.

Sponsorship

  • Title Sponsor: Polycam
    • Application for iPhone/iPad; LiDAR scanner and photogrammetry app.
    • Offers free scans; Pro account needed for different export options.
    • Reference: Episode 66 for a case study.

Guest Introduction

  • Scott Davis has worked at Autodesk for nearly 15 years.
  • Background: Architecture, early Revit user.
  • Focus of discussion: Clarifying Autodesk Construction Cloud and BIM 360 terms.

BIM 360 vs. Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • Current State:
    • Two platforms: BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
    • Users must choose a platform for new projects.
    • Future goal: Consolidate into one platform.
  • Subscription Package:
    • "ABC Pro" activates Revit cloud work sharing and design collaboration.
  • Key Modules Available:
    • Document Management, Design Collaboration, Model Coordination, Cost Management.

Design Collaboration

  • Setup Process:
    1. Add Members: Only project or account admins can add members.
    2. Assign Roles: Define access levels.
    3. Create Teams: Organize consulting teams (e.g., architecture, MEP, structural).
    4. Create Shared and Consumed Folders: Automatically generated for teams.

How to Publish Models

  • Publishing Process:
    • First publish creates version history.
    • Users must publish to reflect changes in the cloud.
    • Different publish methods available (Revit home, manage cloud models, design collaboration).
  • Version Control: Each publish creates a new version without overwriting previous ones.

Linking Models

  • Three Methodologies:
    1. Live Linking: Immediate updates from central to central.
    2. Shared Linking: Packages shared at agreed milestones.
    3. Consumed Linking: Allows users to decide when to adopt changes from other teams.
  • Comparison Tools: Provides a visual change log between versions.

Key Takeaways

  • Clear understanding of the differences between platforms (BIM 360 and ACC).
  • Importance of proper setup process for collaboration and model management.
  • Tools available for efficient model coordination and design sharing.

Future Discussions

  • Potential follow-up episode focused on model coordination tools.
  • Discussion on Autodesk's roadmap for educational access to these tools.

Closing Remarks

  • Scott expresses appreciation for audience engagement.
  • Jeff encourages viewers to participate in future sessions.