BIMHawk<\/a> is a freely-accessible web-based system. It is also a software plug-in that digitises and manages the creation of standard parameters for BIM objects.<\/p>\nBIMHawk improves efficiency<\/h3>\n
Design and BIM Manager at NG Bailey Paul Marsland developed the software, which enables users to create or upload Product Data Templates (PDTs) that can be directly imported into BIM platforms.<\/p>\n
The plug-in allows clients to acquire structured data in a predicable format. This can be used throughout a project by design and delivery teams, removing the need to create new models for each element.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, BIMHawk can also be used to compare products on a like-for-like basis. This speeds up the process of specifying, saving the client money.<\/p>\n
The award recognised the tool\u2019s ability to prevent duplication and improve productivity as a result.<\/p>\n
CIBSE\u2019s Digital Engineering Consultant Carl Collins said: \u201cCIBSE are delighted that our collaborative work with NG Bailey on the BIMHawk project for PDTs has recently been awarded the H&V News\u2019 coveted BIM Initiative of the Year.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is the fruit of many years and many peoples\u2019 hard work and to be able to offer this free to all is a great satisfaction in itself. To have received this award really is the icing on the (BIM) cake.\u201d<\/p>\n
Standardising BIM object information<\/h3>\n
Steve Campbell, Technical Director at NG Bailey, added: \u201cStandardising BIM object information is a relatively \u2018unexciting\u2019 aspect of BIM but it is crucial if the productivity gains targeted in BIM Level 2 and beyond are ever going to be met.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so proud of the work that Paul has put into the development of BIMHawk. He saw an industry-wide issue that wasn\u2019t necessarily being addressed and has used his own initiative and knowhow to create a solution that is freely accessible to the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n
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