What is a Common Data Environment (CDE)?

9 Sep, 2025

A CDE, or Common Data Environment, is a place where BIM project files and information are stored, managed, and made accessible to the project team.

Common Issues in Federated BIM Models – and How to Solve Them

3 Sep, 2025

Even if BIM models are federated into one file, that doesn’t mean everything works perfectly.

How to Create a Federated BIM Model

27 Aug, 2025

Ideally, a BIM coordinator should always provide a ready federated model. But in reality, that’s not always the case. The good news is—you can build it yourself using either paid or free tools.

How to Open a Federated BIM Model

19 Aug, 2025

When a BIM Coordinator creates a federated BIM model, it’s often saved in a specific format that can be opened with a dedicated free viewing tool. This means that even without expensive BIM software, you can explore the entire project model in a 3D environment.

What is a Federated BIM Model?

13 Aug, 2025

In a BIM (Building Information Modeling) workflow, each project discipline – architecture, structural engineering, HVAC, electrical, and so on – usually develops its own 3D model. That model might represent the entire building or just part of it, such as a single floor, a specific zone, or even just the walls.

Less waste with BIM?

5 Aug, 2025

When I was building my house, I kept hearing surprised comments from the builders, the materials were almost exactly the amount needed. And it showed: there was barely any waste from things like facade panels or parquet cutoffs. Why? The answer is simple - BIM.

How to start BIM?

31 Jul, 2025

Building Information Modeling (BIM) can be applied in countless ways - from generating drawings and quantity take-offs to running calculations, simulations, and integrating with facility management systems. But if you're just starting to explore the technology, my key advice is: keep it simple.

What to Model?

21 Jul, 2025, No comments

Although technically we can model almost anything, in reality, the process is often limited by a lack of experience, time, and resources. This can lead to inefficient workflows, inaccurate results, and information that’s simply not usable in practice. That’s why the first question to ask before starting any modeling is simple: what will the information be used for? This answer helps define what needs to be modeled, when, to what level of detail, and what information should be included.

MIDP

4 Jul, 2025

The Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP) is one of those BIM tools that is often requested in BIM projects but rarely used in practice. A well-developed MIDP can significantly improve project transparency and the final outcome.

Issue Management

4 Jul, 2025

Task and issue management is critical in any project, but in BIM projects, it’s even more essential. Why? Because during the design phase, thanks to the detailed 3D environment, significantly more issues are identified compared to traditional 2D projects.

Free BIM viewers

2 Jul, 2025

There are hundreds, even thousands of different BIM tools available worldwide. Each is designed for specific tasks, and it's not uncommon for a single project to involve dozens of different solutions.

One important category of tools is free BIM viewers. These provide a simple and quick way to explore 3D models without the need for expensive licenses or complex training. They allow users to walk through the model, take measurements, create sections, and understand the project's spatial logic.

BIM Coordinator - Expensive?

26 Jun, 2025

BIM Coordinator is the person who ensures that everything related to BIM happens on time and correctly. They verify whether models and other BIM deliverables meet the requirements, clarify these requirements if needed, and organize the work of designers and contractors so that the final result meets both deadlines and quality standards.

Drawings from 3D or 3D from Drawings?

18 Jun, 2025

When working with BIM, one common question arises: which direction to start? Should you create a 3D model from existing 2D drawings, or generate drawings based on a 3D model? Both approaches are valid, but their applications and benefits differ.

Nomination "Best BIM Project"

1 Sep, 2022, No comments

Our team has done an excellent job and one of our last year's projects was ranked #1 among Latvia BIM projects in 2021. Such an award is important for our talented team, which is very happy to start the fall season of 2022!

This project was created in cooperation with YIT, which is Finland's largest and one of the most important construction companies and urban developers in the Northern European region.

Thank you for your trust, and see you in the projects!

Heritage BIM benefits in Case Study Riga castle

6 Sep, 2021

About the project

The owner of the building and the project is Latvian SJSC «State Real Estate».

Our part of the project focused on the eastern part of the Riga castle which is to be rebuilt into a museum.

The project execution was split between three companies - main technical research done by CMB, laser scanning done by White Cardinal Engineering, computerized vertical and horizontal structure analysis and Building Information Models were made by ITED.

ITED is presenting at Europe's leading 16th Pipeline Technology Conference

16 Mar, 2021

On Tuesday, 16th of March 2021, ITED is presenting at Europe's leading 16th Pipeline Technology Conference in Repair and Maintenance Session on topic Pipeline information modelling (BIM) for maintenance in Latvia. Go ahead and read more about our presentation!

Designing a residential building in BIM environment within 45 days - Case Study

16 Feb, 2021

This Case Study includes information about typical apartment houses project from a BIM point of view which played a big role in designing the project within 45 days. Project aim is to use developed construction project for all Latvian municipalities. BIM models will be used in the management of the implemented projects and in the development of the final construction project.

Project was done together with arhchitects Core Projekts (Latvia) and CUBED (Latvia).

Zigurat Global Institute of Technology partners with ITED

24 Nov, 2020, 3 comments

Zigurat Global Institute of Technology partners with ITED, Innovative Technologies in Engineering & Design, a Letonian consultancy firm that offers services in 4 main areas related to BIM: 3D and BIM Modelling, BIM Coordination and analysis, Consultation and Management, and BIM Implementation.

Revit vs AutoCAD

17 Sep, 2020, No comments

If you’re wondering whether you should be using Revit or AutoCAD in your projects, there’s another key question you should ask yourself: what am I trying to achieve? You should understand where you are coming from and where you are heading to.

Humans and Technology in Construction

17 Aug, 2020, No comments

Technology, semi-automated and automated equipment in construction has been increasing rapidly over the years. Developments in technology has driven construction forward and made the process easier, faster, and with reduced operation and maintenance costs.