The Future of Construction: Integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) with AI Technology

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The construction and architecture industries are poised for a technological revolution, driven by integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Artificial Intelligence (AI). This powerful combination promises to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and pave the way for innovative project management and design solutions. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits, challenges, and future potential of integrating BIM with AI, drawing insights from industry reports, case studies, and expert opinions.      Benefits of Integrating BIM with AI Enhanced Efficiency and Productivity : Integrating AI with BIM can significantly streamline construction processes. AI algorithms can automate repetitive tasks such as clash detection, data analysis, and report generation, allowing professionals to focus on strategic decision-making. This automation not only speeds up project timelines but also reduces the likelihood of human error. Improved Design Optimization ...

What's New in Revit 2017

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Upgrade Information for Revit 2017


Some new and changed features of Revit 2017 result in certain behaviors for upgraded models. Review this information before upgrading your models. (Note: For more upgraded features in Revit 2017 please look the link below after the article.)

Text Measurement 


 The method for measuring text size is changed so that the Text Size parameter more accurately represents the height of a capital letter (similar to AutoCAD). Previously, Revit measured the size of text from the font baseline to the ascender line. Since most characters do not extend to the ascender line, physically measuring the font may not have produced expected results. 

The size of text now reports using the cap height, which measures from the baseline to the top of a capital letter M as seen in the image below. This change affects all text in Revit. After upgrading a model, please review all views and sheets to verify the changes to your text instances.

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Note:
Be sure that the proper fonts are installed when opening an upgraded model. Substituted fonts further will change text due to the font sizing changes.

  • The text measurement changes and text editor enhancements introduce some new restrictions on text. The editor can support font sizes from 1 point to 1638 points. For Arial, these font sizes translate to approximately 0.1" to 16.3" or 0.3 mm to 413.6 mm. 
  • The text note also has a maximum width of 84" or 2135 mm.

Source: Autodesk Revit 2017 by Autodesk Knowledge Network

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