4 REASONS BIM IS IMPORTANT!
There was a time when a pencil, paper, and & complex drawings were the base of construction planning. It was a tiring process with lots of loop hole and chances of error in the process. But things are changed and it is now all about BIM (Building Information Modelling).
BIM has been part of the construction industry for some time now. BIM is an intelligent 3D model-based process for planning, designing, constructing, and managing buildings & infrastructures. It connects AEC professionals to efficiently design, build, and operate an infrastructure through BIM. It is more than just 2D or 3D modeling, it is the over hauling of entire process which is now more effective in communicating with each other.
It is a process of designing a building collaboratively using one coherent system of 3D computer models rather than
as separate sets of 2D drawings.
So, what makes BIM so exciting?
1. “BIM helps everyone working on a project to co-ordinate seamlessly and keep every project member on the same page”
Information is the heart of building information modeling. At any point in the life cycle of a project, the information is there that helps you to reduce the time-consuming errors. The information can be accessed by project holders from anywhere in the world. You can use the information in the model to improve your decision making before it is built. Realistic visualizations can get you immediate approvals and buy-ins.
2. “BIM provides insights into the constructability of a design, reduces errors, improves efficiency and effectiveness of the construction phase”
It helps provide a better understanding of the future operations and maintenance of the building. It can help owners in predictive maintenance, asset tracking, and facilities management for future change and renovation work. It does not solely refer to buildings but applies to all sectors that are relative to construction including roads, railways, utilities, bridges, tunnels, topography, etc.
3. “Reduces disciplinary conflicts across construction projects”
In any building design project, there are numerous participants and infinite interactions between parties. Every piece of information displayed, may not be meant for everyone involved in the project and can lead to ambiguity. BIM can help users to access and utilize only the information relevant to their operations. Across overall construction industry one of the best ways to detect clash and conflicts and save most of your time and dollars of rework is through the usage of BIM.
4. “Time and budget savings for building and infrastructure projects”
The advantages of BIM to the construction industry cannot be measured completely as it is infinite. Efficient BIM implementation cuts down the rework time and costs associated with it. Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers the advantage of time and budget savings for building and infrastructure projects. Not limited to contractors, architects,
structural and construction managers, fabricators, and MEP engineers; BIM is advantageous for the overall construction industry.