Trying to explain BIM to family

Ever tried explaining BIM to your relatives? It’s a bit like describing a complex sci-fi movie plot — by the end, they either nod along or give you that confused look. I mentioned using Revit for our designs last Thanksgiving, and you could practically see the gears turning in my cousin’s head trying to connect it to his favorite video game. Anyone else have funny experiences trying to break down architectural jargon for non-architects?

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Explaining BIM to family feels like trying to explain the rules of a board game that everyone’s already playing, right? My uncle once thought Revit was a new type of energy drink! Have you tried using analogies that relate to things they already understand, like cooking or gardening?

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