It's not just about making a 3D model. It's about making a 3D building. A
representation that is full of information. It's not just a 3D door, its a
steel door and hollow metal frame manufactured by Acme Doors, and has a Von
Duprin closer and Schlage locket. This particular door is keyed to
"Custodial". The paint on the door is Dunn Edwards Red 123, and the frame
is DE Gray 456.
This 3D model is passed from the Architect to the contractor, who feeds it
with more information, such as warranties, maintenance schedules, and
as-built information. But first, the GC uses the model for estimates and
material take offs, as well as construction scheduling and phasing.
Upon completion of construction, the model with all of this information, is
passed along to the owner, who now knows everything about the building at
the click of a button, from the model number of the door closer, to when the
first scheduled maintenance is on the HVAC unit on the roof. As time
passes, they feed the model with more information, such as what color they
repainted door 200B, or the partition added to room 102.
A few good models may be 'good enough' to get it built, but when I'm
offering the owner the tremendous value of a complete living database of
their building, well you'll understand why I get the next job.
Futhermore, you don't have to upgrade every server and computer in your
office to do this. You'll do twice the work in half the time, and use less
staff. Don't lay people off, go after more work! As you said, its about
profit. Changing staff isn't necesary either, just a small sacrifice for
training.
The benefits far outweigh the negatives. You'll still be on time, under
budget, but making more because your clients will see the added value, and
will pay you for it. And you will be working for twice as many clients.
This is the future. Continue status quo, or embrace technology and run with
it. We are on the edge of a Revolution in the business of Architecture.
"Jamie Duncan"
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You really have to wonder why you keep selling this. Our 'little' world
neither wants or needs to do it all in 3D. Usually a few good models are
all that's needed. Right or wrong. isn't the issue. Earning a profit is
what's important. Asking our users to take everything to 3d would slow us
down tremendously. No client will help us pay for upgrading every computer
and server in our office for 3d. I don't think that changing our entire
staff would be useful either. Don't think we could stop pumping out the jobs
like we do to do so. On time, under budget. Time after time.
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Princess Jamie
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your little corner may be moving slowly yoward 3D, but the rest of the
market is already there.