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Deke Smith
Author: Deke Smith Created: 1/7/2007
My thoughts on topics of interest to COFES attendees and BIM

AutoDesk aquires NavisWorks
By Deke Smith on 6/1/2007
AutoDesk acquisition of NavisWorks - Good news or not? What are your thoughts?
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National BIM Standard Version 1, Part 1 - Overview, Principels and Methodologies Industry Review Announced.
By Deke Smith on 3/13/2007
The open standard which has been under development was announced today. The industry review period runs till May 21st.
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Education for BIM
By Deke Smith on 1/29/2007
There is a critical void in the education process for teaching and understanding BIM
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Introduction
By Deke Smith on 1/7/2007
Just wanted to introduce myself to my fellow bloggers.  I am currently leading the efforts of many in development of the National BIM Standard.  I am also involved in the development of buildingSMART as I am on a task force with several IAI and NIBS BOD members working out a charter, business plan and funding strategy.  Our goal is to accelerate the implementation of building information models and building information modeling.  The focus of course is on information and we are lookng way beyond 3D visualization to essentially building a building virtually before physically.  Working out as many problems as possible electronically.  I am interested in hearing the stage everyone is at in implementing BIM and what we can do to help.  I know education is a huge issue both at the university level and continuing education for the practitioner.  Let me know what yo ...
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