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Build Once, Think ForeverBy The Open Source BIM Manager20 unconventional chapters to help you escape technical chaos, build high-leverage systems, and scale your impact as a BIM leader.What if BIM wasn’t about modeling faster……but about thinking better?This isn’t another technical guide.This is a book about philosophy, leverage, and clarity in BIM—for the modern builder who wants to stop firefighting and start architecting systems that scale without them.Written in a crisp, thought-provoking format inspired by thinkers like Naval Ravikant, this book gives you the mindset, frameworks, and practices to transform from modeler to system designer—from technician to philosopher of BIM.Whether you’re a BIM Manager, VDC Lead, digital coordinator, or systems-minded modeler, this book will change the way you see your work—and yourself.What You’ll Learn Why most BIM systems fail—not because they’re wrong, but because they’re too complex How to turn models, templates, and meetings into leverage machines How to teach, lead, and scale BIM through principles, not checklists How to become the person who removes problems before they appear How to leave behind systems that think, evolve, and improve—without you Includes 20 No-Fluff, High-Leverage Chapters: Build Once, Think Forever — Why modeling is about systems, not geometry Philosophy Over Process — Process without principles breaks under pressure Clashes Are Conversations Deferred — Don’t detect problems—prevent them Coordination Is Culture, Not Just Process — Trust is the real software Precision Without Purpose Is Just Noise — Detail only matters when it drives decisions Clean Models Reflect Clean Minds — Structure is a mirror of clarity Model Once, Think Forever — Compounding knowledge through system design Automation Is Only for the Understood — Don’t automate confusion Templates Are Crutches—Until They’re Catalysts — How to design defaults that scale Complexity Is the Enemy of Clarity — Sophistication isn’t complexity—it’s elegance BIM Is Communication, Not Construction — You’re modeling agreements, not objects BIM Doesn’t Replace Judgment—It Demands It — Tools scale thought, not replace it The Invisible BIM Manager — Your impact grows as your presence shrinks What Gets Modeled, Gets Valued — Modeling is prioritization, not documentation Why Simpler Standards Win — The best rules are the ones no one needs to memorize BIM and the Illusion of Progress — Don’t mistake motion for movement BIM as a Leverage Engine — Design once, and let your ideas scale without you From Modeler to Architect of Systems — Stop clicking. Start designing the environment Teaching BIM Like a Philosopher — Train people to think, not just execute The Builder’s Paradox — The better your system, the less you’re needed—and that’s the goal Perfect For: BIM &amp; VDC Managers Architects &amp; Engineers moving into leadership Design Technologists &amp; Workflow Designers Anyone tired of reactive BIM—and ready to scale clarity What You’ll Get: The complete 20-chapter book in PDF format (100+ pages) Clean, focused writing with zero fluff Frameworks, principles, and mental models ready to use Permission to share with your team or include in onboarding Lifetime updates (this book is alive—just like your system should be)

Build Once, Think Forever - A Philosophy for BIM (e-Book)

Finally get VOB Areas from Revit Floors. Directly in Revit.This Dynamo Script allows you to calculate Areas of Floors according to VOB (Vergabeordnung für Bauleistungen) by clicking a button.What do i get?The Dynamo ScriptHow to set it up properlyLifetime Access to Updates (e.g. Revit API changed, ...)Email SupportWho am I?I'm The Open Source BIM Manager and am the creator behind this Dynamo-Script. I work in the digitalization of the AEC Industry with a multi-year experience. German norms and rules are a good thing to have, but sometimes can be annoying. As Revit does not have the ability to calculate quantities according to VOB, i created this handy script collection.FAQs:Whats the procedure? After purchase, you'll receive a link to download the Dynamo Script. From there, you can start using it in Revit. No set-up required, other than defining your custom parameter in your Revit project.Why should i use Dynamo? Dynamo is a tool that helps you automate tasks in Revit and do things you otherwise could not do. It's really helpful to automate boring or otherwise not solvable parts in the design process. Are there any additional costs? No, if you have a Revit License, you also have access to Dynamo and can therefore use the script.Is it worth it? Definitely! If you assume the time spent, doing the calculation of the areas of the openings manually and add the fact that this is procedure is very prone to error, things get clear. Digital, automated and quality-checked processes are a crucial part company in AEC.Still questions? If you're still unsure or need further assistance, send me an mail to osbimmanager@gmail.com. I'll get back to you there.

Dynamo Script - Get VOB Quantities for Tender (Floors)

Finally get VOB Areas from Revit Walls. Directly in Revit.This Dynamo Script allows you to calculate Areas of Walls according to VOB (Vergabeordnung für Bauleistungen) by clicking a button.What do i get?The Dynamo ScriptHow to set it up properlyLifetime Access to Updates (e.g. Revit API changed, ...)Email SupportWho am I?I'm The Open Source BIM Manager and am the creator behind this Dynamo-Script. I work in the digitalization of the AEC Industry with a multi-year experience. German norms and rules are a good thing to have, but sometimes can be annoying. As Revit does not have the ability to calculate quantities according to VOB, i created this handy script collection.FAQs:Whats the procedure? After purchase, you'll receive a link to download the Dynamo Script. From there, you can start using it in Revit. No set-up required, other than defining your custom parameter in your Revit project.Why should i use Dynamo? Dynamo is a tool that helps you automate tasks in Revit and do things you otherwise could not do. It's really helpful to automate boring or otherwise not solvable parts in the design process. Are there any additional costs? No, if you have a Revit License, you also have access to Dynamo and can therefore use the script.Is it worth it? Definitely! If you assume the time spent, doing the calculation of the areas of the openings manually and add the fact that this is procedure is very prone to error, things get clear. Digital, automated and quality-checked processes are a crucial part company in AEC.Still questions? If you're still unsure or need further assistance, send me an mail to osbimmanager@gmail.com. I'll get back to you there.

Dynamo Script - Get VOB Quantities for Tender (Walls)

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