The paper proposes a method able to describe, classify and organize information assets concerned with Architectural Heritage, through the use of integrated survey procedures, mainly based on Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS). The point clouds are then imported into the Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to start with the modeling phase. With regard to this issue, in the last period Buil...

Since their introduction, modeling tools aimed to architectural design evolved in today’s “digital multi-purpose drawing boards” based on enhanced parametric elements able to originate whole buildings within virtual environments. Semantic splitting and elements topology are features that allow objects to be “intelligent” (i.e. self-aware of what kind of element they are and with whom they can i...

Renovation is known to be a complicated type of construction project and prone errors compared new constructions. The need carry out renovation work while keeping normal business activities running, coupled with strict governmental building regulations, presents an important challenge affecting performance. Given the current availability robust hardware software, information modeling (BIM) opti...

To address the challenges of sustainable management and development of the built environment, engineers and facility managers need to exploit the 3D City models which grown in recent years to include interior space. A crucial issue for facilitating interaction with these 3D city models is the ability to integrate 3D BIM into the geospatial context. This requires the use of specialized software ...

The paper proposes a method able to describe, classify and organize information assets concerned with Architectural Heritage, through the use of integrated survey procedures, mainly based on Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS). The point clouds are then imported into the Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to start with the modeling phase. With regard to this issue, in the last period Buil...

Architecture and engineering firms use building information management BIM software applications increasingly in the design process; similarly, building owners create BIM models for existing facilities both for internal use and to aid future tenants, facilities managers, and designers in planning for maintenance programs, restoration, or renovation. As for other design and engineering disciplin...

This paper demonstrates the capabilities of BIM (Building Information Modeling) in leveraging Whole Life Cycle Cost (WLCC) data requirements to perform WLCC calculations and produce WLLC estimates. The research determines the extent to which WLCC data, such as time, interest rates, escalation rates and real costs can be attached to parametric BIM data to be used effectively to create speedier a...

The biodistribution of several radiolabeled somatostatin (SRIF) analogs was determined in the rat. Newly developed analogs BIM-23190 and BIM-23197 attained higher plasma levels and much greater target tissue concentrations than the clinically used BIM-23014 analog. Highest tissue concentrations of BIM-23190 and BIM-23197 were found in adrenal, kidney, pituitary and pancreas, tissues that are kn...

Building information modelling (BIM) is a technology that is currently gaining momentum within the construction industry. It allows buildings to be modelled virtually and stores information about the building in a central coordinated model. The focus of this research is to study the impacts that the deployment of this technology is having within the construction industry and any issues that may...