Interactive BIM Tools Developed for the iPad
The now ubiquitous iPad, as we have blogged about before, is starting to show up as a tool on construction sites. New tools developed by Vela Systems allow users to upload BIM files to the cloud and access the BIM information using the iPad while on site. Another plug in developed by Vela Systems allows content created in the field (such as field notes and observations) using the iPad to be integrated into the source BIM model in the cloud. The tools allow users to jump between the model and installed equipment. These tools should increase the flow of accurate information to the construction site.
Design professionals will have to be aware of technological and business risks that may arise from using these types of applications. Our management advisory “Placing Project Information in an Electronic Plan Room” addresses the issues that need to be considered.