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Performance based design is a term that is ill defined and is often used as an excuse to ignore the building codes. From a code perspective PBD can be divided into two classes, those that comply with the normal building code provisions and those that violate one or more code provisions. If your ...

This response is only marginally more informative. Reference is made to CI Summit sessions but no link to content. What other information has the committee produced that can be accessed. It appears that the Committee is not familiar with the specification practices followed when buildings are designed ...

It appears that I cannot participate in the survey unless I enroll my computer. What does this enrollment process mean and will you be making any changes to my computer. I have been involved with construction specifications for buildings for over 40 years and I have no idea where you are coming from. ...

BIM is not a process or a system. BIM is a tool that will be used differently depending on the type of contract and the delivery system used. There is nothing magical regarding BIM. If there are benefits then it is the result of how it is used. You cannot give the contractor the BIM model with the ...

What I do not hear is an appreciation of the liability implications for the design professional when BIM is used. Does the BIM model replace the need for shop drawings? If so then is the designer responsible for the issues addressed in the shop drawing process? In a window replacement project where ...