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Concrete pours are one of those things where being “close enough” usually turns into a very expensive conversation later...
05/28/2026

Concrete pours are one of those things where being “close enough” usually turns into a very expensive conversation later.

That’s why our lift drawings are built around actual construction workflows, not just making the model look pretty on a screen.

Pour sequencing. Embed coordination. Clear sectioning. Real buildability.

We break projects into manageable pours so the field has a clear game plan before concrete starts flying and everyone suddenly discovers “the model didn’t account for that.” Because fixing problems in the model is a lot cheaper than fixing them with cured concrete.

That’s where BIMTM comes in.

We help general contractors and construction managers create lift drawings that bring clarity to the pour process, reduce field confusion, and keep projects moving without the last-minute chaos.

Because once the concrete is poured, “we’ll figure it out later” stops being an option.

Check out our services or contact us here: https://hubs.ly/Q04hHBDC0

A lot of electrical contractors don’t struggle with Revit because they can’t learn the software.They struggle because no...
05/27/2026

A lot of electrical contractors don’t struggle with Revit because they can’t learn the software.

They struggle because nobody taught them how to actually build a usable BIM workflow.

So what happens? Projects start with messy setup, coordination turns reactive, conduit layouts look great until somebody has to install them, and the “BIM guy” is one bad sync away from a mental breakdown.

We put together 10 of the most common Revit & BIM mistakes electrical contractors make and how to avoid them before they snowball into bigger problems later in the project.

This blog hits everything from:
- project setup
- coordination workflows
- families & model performance
- prefab considerations
- field usability
- QA/QC habits
- and why generic Revit training usually falls short

If your team has ever said, “we know Revit… but we still feel like we’re figuring it out as we go.” This blog is for you.
https://hubs.ly/Q04gslDP0

And check out our Revit & BIM training program for MEP subcontractors, BIM Accelerate: https://hubs.ly/Q04gstCc0

Most BIM problems don’t start in the model. They start somewhere between the model, prefab, and the field when communica...
05/26/2026

Most BIM problems don’t start in the model. They start somewhere between the model, prefab, and the field when communication completely falls apart.

So for our upcoming webinar with eVolve MEP we want YOUR real-world problems.

Drop your biggest model-to-field communication challenges in the comments or submit them when you register:
- prefab not matching the model
- updates not making it to the field
- coordination gaps between trades
- disconnected workflows
- “it worked in the model” moments

The most common questions and scenarios will help shape the live discussion so we can focus on actual industry problems & provide real value.

Basically: free group therapy for people tired of rework.

June 19th | 11 AM CST | Free to attend

Register and submit questions/problems here: https://hubs.ly/Q04hHvxK0

Coordination, clash reports, and that “urgent” email sent at 4:47 PM on Friday can wait.Today is for remembering the peo...
05/25/2026

Coordination, clash reports, and that “urgent” email sent at 4:47 PM on Friday can wait.

Today is for remembering the people who gave everything for this country and the freedoms we often take for granted.

We’re thankful for their sacrifice and honored to remember them this Memorial Day.

Everyone says they don’t have the budget to get BIM involved during design, but somehow… there’s always time and budget ...
05/21/2026

Everyone says they don’t have the budget to get BIM involved during design, but somehow… there’s always time and budget for 200 RFIs later.

Funny how that works.

Early involvement during design isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s how you avoid designing something that looks great on paper and falls apart in the field.

Bring BIM in at 50 to 75 percent DD and a few things start to happen:
- RFIs get handled before they become problems
- Coordination actually means something
- Your CDs don’t read like a list of apologies

At the end of the day, you’re paying for it either way. You can pay during design… or you can pay for confusion, delays, and rework later. Your call.

If your projects keep turning into RFI marathons, it might be time to rethink when BIM gets a seat at the table.

Do you agree?

Some Revit training programs try to cram 40 hours of information into one long, painful week of screen sharing and butto...
05/20/2026

Some Revit training programs try to cram 40 hours of information into one long, painful week of screen sharing and button clicking.

And you know the Revit training is going well when nobody can remember what was covered 20 minutes ago because everyone’s brain checked out right after lunch.

By day 3, people are just nodding and hoping muscle memory takes over later.

That’s exactly why we built BIM Accelerate, our Revit and BIM training program for MEP subs.
- Live 2-hour sessions
- Smaller groups so you can actually ask questions (up to 4)
- Training built around real MEP workflows instead of marathon lectures

Turns out people learn better when their eye balls aren’t glazed over and their brains aren’t numb.

Plus, this program is only $3,000 per training group.

Learn more about BIM Accelerate and download the curriculum to check it out: https://hubs.ly/Q04glHTj0

A pizza pie, chicken pot pie, and pecan pie are all technically pies. But that does NOT mean they require the same ingre...
05/19/2026

A pizza pie, chicken pot pie, and pecan pie are all technically pies. But that does NOT mean they require the same ingredients, prep work, budget, or baking process.

So why do so many contractors approach every BIM project the exact same way?

This awesome analogy came from Bobby Roop from Slifco Electric in a recent collab webinar where we compared different BIM projects to different types of pies, and it explains a huge problem in the industry.

This blog breaks down:
- Why some BIM projects are way more complex than others
- How contractors accidentally underestimate BIM scope
- What questions should actually be asked before bidding
- And why BIM is way more than “just making a model”

Read the blog and check out the full webinar conversation here: https://hubs.ly/Q04h7cj-0

Nothing strengthens your reflexes quite like hearing Revit freeze for half a second and realizing you haven’t hit save i...
05/18/2026

Nothing strengthens your reflexes quite like hearing Revit freeze for half a second and realizing you haven’t hit save in 47 minutes.

That little stomach drop? That’s character development.

Comment how often you actually save your model:
• Every 5 minutes
• Only when Revit crashes first
• “Autosave will protect me” (famous last words)

Been there, done that?If your "training" consists of YouTube tutorials, random Google searches, and asking the one guy i...
05/13/2026

Been there, done that?

If your "training" consists of YouTube tutorials, random Google searches, and asking the one guy in the office who kind of knows Revit, it might be time for something a little more worth your time and money.

Because learning buttons from a YouTube video isn’t the same as learning real MEP workflows. BIM Accelerate was built for MEP subcontractors that want practical Revit & BIM training based on how construction actually works.

You’ll learn:
- Real project setup and workflows for MEP trades
- Best practices that make models usable for prefab and the field
- How to work through real-world scenarios, not just tutorial exercises

BIM Accelerate is:
- A series of live 2-hour sessions that fit your schedule
- Small group training so you can actually ask questions (up to 4 people)
- Taught by industry pros who understand construction, not just the software
- $3,000 per training group

Download the BIM Accelerate curriculum to see if it’s a good fit for your team: https://hubs.ly/Q04g9g2K0

“We need BIM.”Cool. For coordination?Prefab?Field layout?A digital twin?Estimating?Because those are VERY different conv...
05/11/2026

“We need BIM.”
Cool. For coordination?
Prefab?
Field layout?
A digital twin?
Estimating?

Because those are VERY different conversations with VERY different expectations, workflows, and price tags. And it's exactly where a lot of BIM projects go off the rails before modeling even starts.

That’s what we’re digging into during our upcoming webinar: Contractor’s Survival Guide to Your First BIM Project

Hosted by Jared Sutliff (BIMTM) and Bobby Roop (Slifco Electric)

- May 13
- 12 PM CST
- Virtual via Microsoft Teams

They'll cover:
- Defining BIM scope
- Understanding end use
- Setting realistic expectations
- Avoiding expensive misunderstandings

If you’re new to BIM, in estimating, or tired of treating it like a box to check…this session will be worth your time.

Can’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll send the recording after.

https://hubs.ly/Q04g6Vyc0

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