
What are the best BIM functionalities to execute projects effectively?
The current scenario today sees the construction sector grappling with a variety of issues like the buildings becoming more and more complex; the clients demanding more for money, faster turnaround time. In this situation Building Information Modeling can help create modern buildings in an efficient manner. BIM right from the preconstruction stage provides a comprehensive overview of the entire construction process. 3D visualization helps the AEC professionals detect any errors and create buildings which are more functionally superior and also more visually appealing. There are countless benefits offered by BIM Services for the projects irrespective of their size or nature. In the current blog we provide a brief look at some of the BIM functionalities that help execute projects effectively.
1. BIM goes beyond 3D Modeling
Building Information Modeling process provides all the information that AEC professionals would require not just at the designing and planning stage but throughout the building’s lifecycle. With BIM the construction companies will notice a drastic increase in their project quality. By using the virtual 3D model, it is possible to make calculations and to create 3D models which are accurate. These models could have all the requisite information with regards to cost, time, materials, manufacturer’s details etc. This data can be used to schedule and plan the project, to keep track of costs, estimate the buildings environmental impact and even manage the building. BIM could thus have impact throughout the building’s lifecycle.
2. Enhanced collaboration for better productivity
BIM is a shared information source where all the members of the project can make their inputs regarding their discipline. The information is updated in real time and made instantly available to all the stakeholders so that they can make prompt informed decisions. Revit also allows multiple team members to work on the same model at the same time irrespective of their location which translates to faster speeds and better coordination between them. When there are too many parties involved which is generally the case in any construction there is bound to be some mismanagement or errors due to miscommunication. BIM with its enhanced collaboration capabilities goes a long way in ensuring seamless communication throughout the project.
3. Clash free construction for cost and resource saving
BIM Coordination Services makes it possible to identify any design errors or interferences early on thereby making the final output for viable and mostly without clashes. The construction professionals use either Navisworks or Revit in order to detect hard, soft or workflow clashes. Once the 3D model is created, they set appropriate tolerance value. Any clash or error below that value will be assumed negligible and can be sorted onsite while those above that value are detected and a clash report is generated. Finally, the clash report is sent to the concerned person or discipline so that clash resolution can take place. There are variety of reasons why clash detection must take place in the preconstruction stage because onsite it could cause waste of time, resources and money. It could also prove to be a potential safety hazard.
4. BIM allows to incorporate more technology
With the advent and the consequent benefits of BIM it paved a way for more technological advancements to be incorporated in the construction sector. For instance, today BIM allows the AEC professionals to use more nontraditional methods of construction like prefabrication. This method of constructing buildings or building components offsite and then assembling them onsite has become more efficient due to the virtual 3D model. By using BIM before prefabrication, it is possible to ensure that the components actually fit onsite. Similarly, the information from the 3D model can be given to the robot that will use it in order to carry out construction tasks. Even drones can be used to carry out monitoring of the project site and can then pass the information along to the project managers who can use BIM to track ensure the project is on track.