Are
you enthusiastic about BIM (Building Information Modeling) adoption? Do you think it stands for
a paradigm shift from Building Information to Business Intelligence? Is BIM
complicated for you?
Well,
the concept may seem complicated to many people as they consider BIM to be a
magic bean with the capability of miraculously converting designs into
beautifully rendered images.
To
put it simply, BIM is a process where the 3D
model of the building is enriched with spatial and non-spatial
information. If you consider an instance of a pump, the spatial information
such as dimensions & locations as well as the non-spatial data including
the capacity, fluid handled, producer, supplier, date of installation, etc. can
be added over the 3-Dimensional pump model, making it enriched with data. So, BIM
constitutes to be a shared digital representation of the physical and functional
attributes of a built object, establishing a reliable root for decision-making.
Conventional Approach Vs. BIM
BIM
uses data-enriched models through collaborative working processes to enhance
the quality of information delivered at several stages of the project lifecycle through conceptual design,
documentation, construction, commissioning, and operation & maintenance, saving
costs by eliminating wastage. The core concept of BIM removes the conventional technique
of construction project management encompassing separate sets of ‘hard-copy’ technical
drawings & documents.
Building
Information Modeling facilitates multidisciplinary collaboration in real-time,
providing information access to a construction project in its existing phase and thus,
enhancing communication across project stakeholders. The technology results in
a streamlined process, delivering improved decision-making at the earliest
stages of a project lifecycle. The benefits of this BIM-enabled construction method embrace
early detection of errors leading to reduced risk, rework, costs, and enhanced
quality.
The BIM Growth
The construction industry across the globe is changing to be at par with the present economic
climate and innovative construction technologies. BIM brings a digital paradigm
shift, in several ways similar to that of the CAD revolution of the 1980s. BIM workflows are continuously progressing
to keep pace with the current prospects.
Adopting
a Building Information Modeling process is a new notion for most project teams
and, certainly, the people involved will have varying degrees of perception and
competence while delivering a project in BIM. Bridging the gaps through resource training &employee
engagement will be crucial to reveal the full potential of the technology. Information in
the model lies at the core of the BIM process.
Since
design is considered to be an important and crucial stage of the project lifecycle,
acquiring the right information at the right place by employing the right
resource ensures smooth project delivery. 3D visualizations and walkthroughs rendered with Building
Information Modeling
technology make it easier for all project stakeholders involved to accurately comprehend
a building structure in an existing surroundings and help them understand the
technical facets of engineering designs.
Future Beyond BIM
BIM
is bringing a paradigm shift by shaping the construction industry’s digital
future with progressions in propagative design, data analytics, software
algorithms, wearable technology, augmented & virtual reality, robotic construction,
building manufacturing, 3D printing, reality capture, and IOTs. The BIM
technology shift is intertwined and cannot occur in silos.
Final Thought
Nowadays, construction sites have no dearth of data. A central Building Information Model
is developed with design data from the project planning stage. Job site data can be gathered using wearables, mobile devices & sensors on equipment for asset
maintenance and project management.
The huge data from the BIM Model are
analyzed in a meaningful way to bring positive impacts on construction projects.
Business intelligence and data analytics
are now vital in the construction industry, where BIM constitutes to be the root of
the data repository.
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