What types of building information are best portrayed in 3D views?
Building information like interior elements (furniture, fixtures, etc. ) are best portrayed in 3D views for the client as they will want to physically see what they are paying for. For a builder, a 2D view may be more helpful, as how the building needs to be constructed is more easily understood and portrayed.
Name some applications where viewing the building and model information in virtual reality or augmented reality would be most beneficial?
Presenting building and model information in virtual reality provides an extremely immersive experience. In the circumstance in which either a client or project development team member wants to get an idea of how the building will be experienced, VR may be better. In order to see how changes will be made to an existing building, augmented reality could allow one to view changes to an existing building before committing to a change.
How can schedule views be used to assist with procurement and model-based estimating?
Schedule Views are very helpful because you can see exactly what types of things (door, windows, etc.) that you may need and how much! You are also be able to use insert your own price data and do column operations to estimate costs.