Fast & Fully Loaded: 5D BIM

About the Provider

Southwest Solutions Group® is a solution-oriented business-to-business company that provides innovative efficiency systems to all types of businesses and government agencies. Headquartered in Dallas, our team is comprised of over 100 highly experienced professionals, operating out of 16 offices nationwide

https://www.southwestsolutions.com/

In this one-hour course, design professionals will explore how a 5D BIM plug-in can improve the design process, allowing them to efficiently plan space and create storage solutions with creativity and flexibility as well as adhere to any local codes and standards. Dynamic design features, including accessibility and safety, with real-time pricing enhance the creative and decisioning processes from conception to final inspection. Modular design and storage solutions that reduce waste, improve occupant and installer safety, and improve the built environment will be reviewed utilizing the 5D BIM plug-in to realize the multiple benefits of this technology.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss the evolution of design tools and the current use of 5D BIM technology to improve the optimization of safety to building occupants and installers
Describe how the 5D BIM plug-in assists with efficient space planning and storage solution options that meet all applicable accessibility, national, and local codes
Explain how the plug-in’s “clash detection” capabilities can expose potential design issues prior to the start of construction as well as ensure to proper design, installation, and construction of a durable building system
Examine how modular and other storage design options create space and reduce waste, including how the 5D enhancement improves the design to ensure the safety of building occupants

Provided By:

Southwest Solutions Group

Design Category:

(00) Special Topics

Applicable Credits

AIA

HSW/LU CE Hour(s)