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Expanding on IFC Metadata Extraction in PowerBI

In a previous post, “Extracting IFC Metadata Directly in Power BI Using Power Query,” we explored how to use Power Query in PowerBI to directly extract metadata from IFC files using a Power Query shared by Shift Construction. If you haven’t read that post, I recommend checking it out first for context. A few people reached out as they found…

Extracting IFC Metadata Directly in Power BI Using Power Query

Digital By May 02, 2024 No Comments

If you work with Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) files and want an easy way to access and analyze the metadata, there’s a great article you should check out. “How to extract data from IFC files” by Matthew Osment on Medium demonstrates how to use Power Query in Power BI to directly extract metadata from an IFC file. Matthew also provides…

A No-Code Guide to Local Large Language Models

Digital By Apr 26, 2024 No Comments

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has exploded since the public release of ChatGPT, bringing the power of AI to the masses at a low cost has changed the way that many of us work and interact with the world. However, there are concerns around the privacy and security of using online, privately owned large language models (LLMs). These concerns include data privacy…

Revit Bulk Unit Conversion Addin

Digital By Feb 22, 2024 No Comments

Journal scripting once offered a quick fix for converting Revit model and family units; it helped speed up the process, but it had the habit of failing on certain family types or dialogue boxes. To tackle this, I developed an add-in, which I shared on revit.com.au; which both overcame the errors that caused the journal to stumble, and was also…

AI Adoption and Digital Transformation in the AEC Industry

Digital By Oct 12, 2023 No Comments

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies. Today we explore the importance of embracing these technologies, the challenges faced by the industry, and the various digital technologies emerging in the AEC sector. Importance of AI Adoption and Digital Transformation in the AEC Industry…

Fast-Track Your MIDP Quality Checks with Bluebeam Bookmarks

The Problem: Drawing Titleblock Review Before Milestones You’re about to hit a project milestone, and you need to review the drawing titleblock content from multiple teams. The challenge? These drawings come from various authoring tools like Revit, MicroStation, Civil3D, ArchiCAD, and more. So, how do you efficiently review all this data? The Solution: Bluebeam’s Bookmark Feature Bluebeam offers a powerful…