What platform should we be using to deliver BIM? Well, Autodesk ‘Revit’ has become a household name in the industry, much much like ‘Hoover’ has for vacuum cleaners. With this in mind it brings us onto the main point. In reality, using the Revit programme is just the tip of the iceberg in relation to true BIM delivery: the whole supply chain needs to be involved for a fully BIM Level 2 compliant project, not just the design team. However, the industry confusion has unfortunately left many thinking the two terms – Revit and BIM – are interchangeable. There are a number of different platforms which help us designers deliver BIM projects, with one of the global leaders in the market being Autodesk Revit. After all these years, it is unfortunate that so many people still do not realise (or embrace) the full potential of BIM. After all, that is really the true goal of BIM, and not simply using a federated 3D model to deliver the building, as we so often see. There are too many conflicting documents and a lack of clear guidance.Īt LEP, we will take the lead and try to guide clients on the BIM journey, in the hope that our continued support will provide clients and end users with useful validated data at the end of the project, aiding them in maintaining the building throughout its lifespan. Many contractors and clients find it difficult to engage in the process fully as they don’t understand it, and rightly so. Unfortunately, the plethora of confusing terms out there, such as Cobie, Level 2 BIM, ISO 1192, BS 19650, LOD, LOI etc., do not help the situation. It has been an ever-evolving (and sometimes challenging) journey, trying to guide our clients and contractors to full adoption of BIM, as the industry struggles to catch up with changing times. Like many Architectural companies, Lee Evans Partnership has been involved in many BIM projects over the last 8 years.

Our in-house BIM expert and Associate Partner, Darren James, shares his thoughts on the situation. There has been much in the industry media recently about the spiralling costs of BIM software. The Spiralling Costs of BIM Software: What are The Options?

Unanimous support for new homes in Lamberhurst.

LEP Ladies Chat to Students about Careers in Architecture & Design.

Transformational scheme for Margate granted planning permission.

LEP welcomes Elouise Mitchell back with open arms.Planning consultant Reece Lemon promoted to Associate.

Revit licence cost