Month: January 2026

What we call BIM today is the result of a long evolution; from early object-based 3D models in the 1990s, to data-rich modeling in the 2000s, collaborative processes in the 2010s, and finally structured information management under PAS 1192 and ISO 19650. This article traces how BIM gradually shifted its focus away from geometry and software, toward managing information consistently, collaboratively, and across the entire asset lifecycle.

Many believe they have moved from CAD to BIM. In reality, they may have only changed software, not how information is managed. It’s a common misunderstanding: BIM is not about better drawings, it’s about managing information. This article explains what really changes, and what does not.

Ever noticed your Revit hatch patterns looking “off” when walls are rotated? It’s how pattern orientation really works. This article breaks down why drafting and model patterns behave differently, and how a single setting can make your drawings cleaner and more readable.