my wish list

In the spirit of the holidays, here is my BIM wish list:

1. BIM software that is made specifically for contractors (but also works with our current tools). So basically an Autodesk version of Constructor.

2. A "select" tool for Freedom. Freedom really needs to catch up to the functionality of the DWF viewer. If nothing else, I want the ability to select an object and look at its properties.

3. A "walk" tool in Revit. I want to walk (or fly) through a building in Revit like I can in NavisWorks.

4. Tablet PCs for the field staff. I think they'll appreciate it, and it might even help them use the model in the field.











5. Non-adopting architects to:

• open their eyes and see that they are about to be left behind,
• open their ears and hear what other architects are saying about the software,
• open their hearts and think about the big picture,
• open their minds and be willing to accept a change for the better.

6. A new monitor set-up. I have 2; I want this: (Just kidding John!)














7. Last, but not least, the BIM world's personal world peace: an interoperable file format.


Have a safe and happy holiday!