Building Information Modelling (BIM) is improving the way projects are delivered and completed assets are managed around the globe. It provides a revolutionary platform for “rethinking” how we design, construct, maintain, and operate our built environment.BIM integrates multi-disciplinary data to create detailed digital representations that are managed in an open cloud platform for real-time collaboration. Using BIM gives you greater visibility, better decision-making, more sustainable options, and cost-savings on AEC projects.BIM stands for Building Information Modelling. It's a method of using technology to manage information in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. Using a BIM model, project teams can collaborate, share information and monitor project costs.By using BIM, the sector can work toward better outcomes for the built environment, create technology enabled processes and increase the understanding of a project. BIM aids construction and design teams involved in any project to communicate between themselves, clients and the public where needed.BIM provides a stable platform for computer simulations and 3D models. A BIM database not only improves collaboration, it provides a store of architectural and design data that can be used for 3D modelling and software simulations.
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BENEFITS OF BIM:
Ø Detailed Information: Datacenter gets created, providing access to all the modules at any stage for detailed understanding and better designing.
Ø Reduced Errors: The collaborative capabilities of BIM allow utilization of information by all the modules enabling better planning. Involvement of an architect to construction manager in a project leads to improved coordination and management. Upgradation of small change gets reflected immediately through the modules without creating discrepancies. Automated redrafting allows reduced errors and duplication of drawings.
Ø Enhanced Collaboration: Integrated platform enhances the accessibility of information by any module irrespective of the stage. Better designing improves cost and time efficacy leading to high degree output.
Ø Improved Communication: Capability of showing the designs in a technical format to the client or colleague offers incredible flexibility, aiding an in-depth understanding of clients’ requirements with accurate results. Advanced knowledge in performance gets implemented among the modules.
Ø Simulation & Visualization: BIM tools empower the team with better visualization for designers like calculating building energy performance or sunlight during different seasons. Software like Revit architecture, 3D, and many more are a support system for the engineer as based on experiences and applied rules of physics. The module allows visualization of the real-world situation providing an accurate view through improved MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing). Automation allows a precise and detailed project scope, development, and output.
Ø Effective Workflow: Clash detection feature in BIM allows early detection of clashes helping to maintain the cost estimate. Clash handling helps to mitigate risk, improve planning, as well as productivity and profitability.
Ø Sequencing: Improved coordination brings improved efficacy, allowing optimization of cost, schedule, and practical resource handling.
Ø Cost Efficacy: The automated model allows coherent working, reducing time consumption in contrast to traditional planning.
Ø Cloud Computing & Coordination: The capability of the cloud allows access to in-depth detailing of each phase, and resource allocation in reduced time and effort. Through cloud computing, you get attached to the central database server. A quick preview of the project can be given from anywhere, enhancing coordination between the team and clients.