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What is BIM?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives


architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to plan
more efficiently, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure.

Building information modeling, or BIM, is a building design technology that starts with creating
an intelligent 3D model.

The most advanced BIM software systems include a database of all related building
information and intelligent data - including construction sequencing, cost, and lifecycle
management information - that allows for document management, collaboration, and
simulation throughout the lifecycle of a project.

The idea here is simple — if everyone involved can see exactly what a site is going to look
like and have all relevant information available in one centralized, actionable repository, it can
help the team:

• Explore design options.


• Create visualizations that help stakeholders understand what the building will look like
• Develop the design documentation.

Modern building information modeling systems do not just provide digital versions of physical
plans -- they provide a single source of truth from which all users can view, alter, and improve
upon those plans for smoother design, construction, and operation.

How Does the BIM Process Work?


A building information model can be used throughout a project lifecycle to bring clarity and
efficiency into a building's construction:

Planning: BIM software can inform, guide, and simplify project planning by allowing users to
use reality capture and real-world data to understand how a building will really look in its
natural environment.

Design: The design phase can be the most complex of any construction process, requiring
conceptual design, analysis, and extensive documentation. BIM data can provide
comprehensive modeling that can organize construction and provide crucial information about
a design's performance. It can also inform logistics, simplify scheduling and ensure that all
relevant personnel has access to the correct information throughout this process.
Construction: BIM project specifications and shared documents can largely guide and
simplify fabrication through this phase.

Operation: When it comes to operations and maintenance, BIM's information-rich models


and asset data can support operations, maintenance, refurbishment, extension, and even
demolition.

What Can BIM Do?

Determine Building Project Specifications


With a building information model, you can use spec modeling to write, manage
and publish your project specification. You can import all relevant
documentation from various data sources and personnel, thereby increasing
collaboration and getting a more consolidated, accurate view of the complete
project spec. Finally, structured templates can also help ensure compliance
with corporate styles and previously determined specifications.

Understand the Site and Design Possibilities


When it comes to a building's environment and existing conditions, a lot can go unnoticed
without visualization. You can better understand existing features and surrounding structures
using BIM's point clouds, digital photography, and visualization capabilities. You can also use
this data to further innovate and/or identify any shortcomings of your existing design.

Easily Manage Your Data


Using BIM's preconfigured data templates and customizable data structure, you can ensure
that you meet project requirements and that you can conduct effective analysis. You can also
share up-to-date, complete data and documentation with all relevant personnel to optimize
construction delivery and streamline facility operations.

Get Comprehensive Building Design and Analysis Information


You can better coordinate design and execution with your team working in one shared
environment. Specifically, integrated information models and analysis allow for better
engineering, design, and asset performance predictions. This is particularly true if
you integrate your BIM with existing tools like an engineering document management system
(EDMS).

Manage Deliverables from One Centralized Location


With BIM's design modeling views, hyperlinks, and drawings, you can ensure that drawings
are up-to-date, accurately represent your design and that the right people have all the
engineering calculations, equipment documentation, and support they need to build and
operate.

BIM: Tangible Big-Picture Benefits

More Efficient Project Delivery


Using a building information model, you can generate production drawings and databases for
manufacturing purposes. This ultimately allows for increased use of prefabrication and
modular construction technology, which can ultimately diminish waste, reduce labor and
material costs and help sidestep common issues like:

• Poor coordination: With BIM, you can better coordinate contractors, designers,
architects, and other relevant personnel.
• Clashes: You can also detect MEP, internal or external clashes before construction
begins, thereby reducing delays, last-minute changes, and the amount of rework
required.

Better Management of Design Information


The beauty of building information modeling is that you can plan and visualize an upcoming
project before you begin construction using 3D visualizations and space-use simulations. This
means that all relevant parties can experience a space during preconstruction, reducing
delays, construction schedule setbacks, or changes later on.

BIM's "database-first" modeling also allows designers, construction teams, engineers, and
architects to access and edit relevant building information using their familiar graphical
formats - all within one dataset. This simplifies the editing process and prevents
inconsistencies when everyone accesses their own discrete files.
Overall, this visibility and collaboration lead to better productivity, more informed planning,
and an increased ability to explore design alternatives. This also can lead to an increased
asset life cycle and lower maintenance costs throughout a project lifecycle.

For building owners and operators, this is crucial as they are often left out of critical stages of
construction projects causing them to miss important data required for facilities management
such as inspection requirements. Learn more about how BIM benefits building owners.

Especially when opening a new facility, proper handover of engineering and BIM data is
crucial when it comes to operations and maintenance to track warranties, ensure compliance,
manage budgets and more. 5:07

Improved Scheduling
Using building information modeling, AEC organizations can streamline design and
documentation processes and quickly update them based on new information, changes, or
new site conditions. They can also better plan and communicate schedules.

This can ultimately drastically reduce or eliminate construction schedule setbacks, helping
ensure on-time or early project completion.

Clarity Amongst Stakeholders and Involved Parties


Digital building information models allow for better coordination, analysis, data management,
and visualization between all relevant parties. This will enable teams to share information,
coordinate, plan, and update for complete inside and coordination.

Additionally, cloud capabilities of many BIM systems allow users to update information in real-
time no matter where they are. That way, drawings and models can be viewed on-site and on
mobile devices, ensuring up-to-date access to project information at any time.

Increased Ability to Renovate and Retrofit Projects


By offering improved collaboration with internal teams and external contractors
and increased access to relevant information, building information models can
allow experienced team members to work with builders, thereby providing
better control and improved design execution.
Additionally, visualizations allow for better aesthetics and optimal construction
decisions. This can improve initial construction and allow for better renovations
and retrofit projects.

Reduced Cost and Mitigated Risk


One study by McKinsey found that 75% of companies that have adopted BIM reported
positive returns on their investments. Specifically, costs can be reduced in the form of:

• Reductions in tender risk premiums


• Lower insurance costs
• Fewer variations
• Fewer opportunities for claims
• Reduced wasted and unused materials.
• Reduced labor costs due to better documentation and communication
• Less outdated information

Safer Construction Sites


BIM software can also help you identify potential hazards and plan your on-site logistics
before you begin construction. Additionally, a robust BIM offers visual risk analysis and safety
evaluations. This can help avoid physical risks and ensure safety throughout a project's
execution.

Increased ROI
Using building information modeling, you can avoid many AEC costs, including:

• Interoperability costs, including the cost of manual data entry and data duplication.
• Delay costs like lost revenue and idled employees.
• Operation and maintenance costs, like lower staff productivity and the cost of
information verification.

You can also experience savings in F.M. with tenant chargebacks and understand what
assets you have.

Connection to IoT and Advanced Analytics


Increased IoT Capabilities
By and large, the construction industry is woefully behind in IoT capabilities and advanced
analytics. Indeed, while construction sites generate massive amounts of data, the vast
majority of that information is not even recorded, let alone measured or analyzed for insight.

Advanced BIM technology can change this and bring IoT capabilities to a construction site.
This could lead to many benefits, allowing for more efficient:

• Equipment monitoring and repair.


• Inventory management and ordering.
• Energy usage
• Safety protocols
• Quality assurance policies

Better Analytics
Better digitization and data capture throughout the construction planning, and design process
has allowed firms to capture more information than ever before. The insights gained from this
data can improve:

• Efficiency
• Timeliness and construction progress
• Risk management.
• Cost
• Construction planning

Improved Maintenance of Regulations and Standards


Because building information modeling has shown such positive results and ROI,
governments around the world have begun to mandate the use of BIM for public infrastructure
projects. It is essential for construction companies, engineers, designers, and other relevant
personnel to be aware of these regulations and comply.

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