Graphisoft Mobile Technology in BIM

Adrian Girling and Howard Gill

The mobile market

Source: Digitimes Research & KPCB, March 2013

The mobile market

Source: Gartner, 2012 Q2 update

The platform war

Source: Digitimes Research, March 2013

So, what do we now know….

• Smartphones and Tablets are dominant– 78% of personal computing devices– More mobile devices in use than toothbrushes!

• Android and Apple IOS are most popular– Geography and industry variations– Microsoft growing quickly

• Google, Microsoft and Apple at war– Trying to encroach on each others markets

Mobile Technology in AEC?

Mobile apps in construction• Provides up to date construction documentation• Extends BIM access to the building site• On-site access work tasks, schedules, datasheets• Increases efficiency of inspection tasks• Provides work freedom and flexibility• Enhances project communication and

collaboration

Source: Construtech

Our customers experiences

• Engages the client• Reduces print costs• Reduces need for on-site drawings

• The future?– Augmented Reality– 2 way BIM process

Source: Construtech

Cuil Bay case study• John Gilbert Architects – Matt Bridgestock

– Started with 3D Print models but moved to BIMx– Regularly emailed the updated models, and asked for feedback– “Reassures the client that everyone has the right interpretation of how the

building will work.”– Enabled the architect to personalise the building by adding in paintings from

a friend. Included Kat’s door and window choices

• The Client - Kat Jones– Started on iPhone and moved to laptop– Shared 3D model with kids, parents, brothers & sisters – “I could visualise being able to live in the house and how I would use the

space. I could see how the doors, windows and stairs related to the room and adjacent rooms.”

– Enabled changes to be made after visualising spaces• Widened corridors and access’s etc.

KA Design Works - Kenneth Adler

– “Because the changes can be uploaded via the BIMx Docs application directly to the iPad, the process of getting those changes to the work site has been streamlined and costs associated with printing those changes have been reduced.”

Custom Timber Log Homes - Chris Sparks

– “The overlays on the sections and the detail we are able to show make it possible for anyone to understand the project regardless of their knowledge of modelling or drafting.”

BIMx Docs Demonstration

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