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Building information modeling is only as good as the information that is fed into it. While using BIM for cost estimation, it is solely an estimator's responsibility to develop information database that is useful for estimation. Cost estimation, i.e. the 5Th dimension of BIM, constitutes of multiple layers of activities, including cost planning, quantity extraction, and verification of - MEP, structural and rebar fabrication models and visualization of series of activities with corresponding accrued costs and verifying the same.

Inherent respect for our heritage can only enhance contemporary lifestyle. Agree? Read about the recent refurbishment in Grade I St. Pancras and leave us your views...Click on the link to read more>>

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I love architectural copper work and copper domes are my favorite. This article shows the different stages in custom copper dome construction and the end result is rather gorgeous with the inlaid diamond copper tile. See for yourself . .

Futuristic homes needn't necessarily look as though they've descended from an alien world. They could harbour sci-fi features, despite falling within the realms of a normal 'home', set amidst nature, with pleasing aesthetics. Check out our feature on the W.I.N.D House and leave us your views.

Located in the breathtaking Pamohi area of Guwahati, Akshar is a very unique school which takes just plastic waste when it comes to its fees! Yes, you read that right. This eco-friendly school lets the little kids connect with the Mother Nature in a thoughtful and amazing way. Parmita Sarma, the co-founder of the school stated "We wanted to start a free school for all, but stumbled upon this idea after we realized a larger social and ecological problem brewing in this area. I still remember how our classrooms would be filled with toxic fumes every time someone in the nearby areas would burn plastics. Here it was a norm to burn waste plastic to keep warm. We wanted to change that and so started to encourage our students to bring their plastic waste as school fees". The school is a brainchild of Parmita and Mazin Mukhtar and they together founded the school in the month of June 2016.

Specialist designer for children' spaces, Kajal Gaba begins a three-part series on "interior design for children". In this, part 1, she addresses the role of design in the holistic development of children age 0-6 years.

Ar. Sandeep Khosla takes a complete break from design to rejuvenate and get back re-energized, whenever he is faced with a creative block. Check out what he has to say about his 'go-to therapist'

The need of the hour is to change the old mindset of "profit, the more the better"-which is both sub-optimal for corporate long-term survival and sometimes almost criminally narrow. Corporate "social responsibility," sustainability, and a lot more, can lead a corporation to a more positive mindset. Leadership and cultural adjustments with omnipresent advantages will also play a major role.

Integrating BIM with building automation systems is a new concept on the block. Facility mangers are exploring its benefits and utilizing it to improve the efficiency within buildings like healthcare facilities, pharmaceuticals and the like. Facility managers can use BIM in conjunction with computer aided maintenance management system to chart out an improved maintenance plan and to build an operations and maintenance tracking tool.

BIM is considered as a useful collaboration tool for real estate developers, architects, surveyors, contractors, engineers etc., as it helps them stay on the same page and coordinate all the activities. BIM - extended as a construction support service, increases productivity and translates projects into better project outcomes. http://goo.gl/1RSCtX

BIM has a distinctive ability to identify clashes, interventions and omissions before the construction work starts. BIM software like Navisworks simulates clash detection to allow assessment of risks, and plan mitigation strategies during the development process.