Getting started with BIM 360

I've been struggling with getting BIM 360 set up for a IPD project. One of the biggest challenges has been the new workflow of including and setting up team members, having all the applications and add-in's in place and the "new" terminology Autodesk is using for their BIM 360 platform.

We were quite familiar with the old C4R platform and terminology so we understand the fundamentals of the cloud collaboration workflow, our challenge was working through the new process and understanding the new features and terminology.

We eventually figured it out, mostly through trial and error and support from Autodesk (Thanks John).

I recently came across this "Getting Started Guide" which clearly explains the steps to set up a project and the team.

Getting Started Guide




Autodesk BIM 360 platform is an excellent cloud collaboration platform for the entire project team, this will likely become the standard for the majority of projects in the future. Having access to the most current model in an online collaborative platform ensures the communication needs of the project are met.

If you not aware of the BIM 360 platform check it out here: BIM 360

Collaboration Systems Panel Discussion. CanBIM Toronto

I’m moderating a panel discussion in Toronto at the CanBIM Regional Session on June 11^th.

The panel discussion it titled: Collaboration Systems; How do collaboration systems and emerging cloud based systems bridge all disciplines across software platforms, offices & the field. 

We'll be asking the presenters 

• How do they work? 
• What are the options? 
• What is the value? 
• Where do companies begin the process of adoption?

Panelists include representatives from: 

• Aconex       BIM Collaboration
• Autodesk    Collaboration for Revit
• Bentley       ProjectWise
• Graphisoft   BIMx
• Trimble       Gehry Technologies
• Tekla          BIMSight

Should be a great discussion and opportunity to see how each collaboration software fits your needs.

If you wish to attend please contact me via "comments" and include your email address, as a Director of CanBIM I can pass on a %20 discount code. 
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Sc

C4R 4 U

Hi all, I've been busy lately working on on a number of initiatives, one of them being the use of Collaboration for Revit.

Earlier this year I was trying to get Collaboration for Revit on a couple projects in the office to facilitate collaboration with the consultants, unfortunately they didn't go ahead.. :-(

Since then it's occurred naturally on a couple projects, basically because it's the easiest solution for collaboration on certain projects. So far it's been a easy and seamless transition to C4R, this was helped in part by the services of Summit AEC setting it up for us.

So far were only using it for Architectural collaboration, I'm pushing to get the consultants on board and then the whole team using A360... looking forward to that. I think it'll save us a lot of time and help with the flow communication.

I haven't had a chance to check out the new Revit 2016 yet... haven't even heard too much about it either!

If you haven't checked out C4R yet check out the link here.

Enjoy
Sc

The Golden Rule of Collaboration

During any project the BIM Lead collaboration meetings are very important, it gives the technical BIM people an opportunity to communicate and collaborate with their colleagues both internally and externally.

For further info on BIM Lead Meetings, check out this posting: Running a BIM Lead Meeting

Here are my Golden Rules for running a Collaboration Meeting.

Everyone is equal

Regardless of your position, everyone is a participant in the meeting and a valuable contributor to the conversation.
Values everyone time and allow them the opportunity to contribute to the meeting regardless how minor the issue may seem. these meetings are a great opportunity to address these minor issues before they develop into larger issues.

Encourage difference of opinion

Establish an environment where participants are encouraged to freely express their views and opinions in a safe atmosphere.  To find the best solution to any problem may require out of the box thinking and bringing up points that not everyone may consider.

Have an agenda.... but be flexible

Sending out a meeting agenda gives the participants time to prepare, prompt questions so people can bring answers to the meeting. People love getting solutions from meetings, not more tasks and questions than when they came.

Stick to the agenda where possible and include time for any important business that may arise. Make clear notes on decisions and points that were made, send out a draft copy for participants input. you cant be expected to remember everything and run the meeting...

Decide and move on

Make a decision and then move on to the  next agenda item. Don't let someone who disagrees with the decision dictate the rest of the meeting. If necessary ask the person to continue the discussion after the meeting.

As the facilitator you dictate the amount of time spent on each agenda topic, manage your time wisely and keep the meeting moving forward otherwise you'll lose the interest of people and people wont want to attend your meetings in the future.
Taking a short bathroom break is a good way to put a topic to bed and move on.

Get to the point; At the end of each agenda item summarise the conclusion for all and move on to the next item.

Facilitate
Facilitating the meeting means that you set the tone for the meeting, direct the conversation and have the ability to stimulate the discussion. Use the agenda as a road map but don't be afraid to explore the side roads as the meeting requires, you never know where they're going to lead and if they go too far into the woods bring it back on track. :-)

Sc.