“As-built” BIM – Is It Always Necessary?
30 Sep, 2025
BIM models that reflect how a building was actually constructed
(“as-built”) can mean many things – from geometric accuracy to
structured data in documents or databases. But is it always
necessary?
14 Most Expensive BIM Project Mistakes
30 Sep, 2025
Here are 14 Most Expensive BIM Project Mistakes!
Popular CDEs in Europe
24 Sep, 2025
Here are some of the
most widely used BIM CDE solutions in Europe.
Advantages of a BIM CDE
18 Sep, 2025
If you’re using Google
Drive or Dropbox, that’s fine for file storage, but in BIM projects
you often need more: the ability to view 3D models online, link
tasks to specific model elements, or add comments directly to model
parts.
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,
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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,
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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!
