BIM can be useful for owners and faculty manager. Some ways
that BIM can be of use are to improve many aspects of the building process and
other factors effecting the building. Some examples of this are improving building
performance and sustainability, reduce financial risk, shorten the overall project
schedule, use leaner construction practices, making sure the program complies with
the codes, and better documenting changes in the future.
Owners can use BIM to enhance the design process by integrating
the development of the requirements for the program. This is done by collaboratively
sharing data in real time. Also, the use of BIM allows for more options to be explored
in a shorter amount of time. This also helps when looking at the feasibility of
the various options. BIM also allows for the simulation of many building
systems which can be useful when determining operating cost. Included in the feasibility
is whether prefabricated or modular construction is an option. Another factor that
improves when talking about operating cost is using BIM to reduce the energy
consumption of energy. There are tools that can help calculate the payoff of
energy related decisions. The way to make sure a that BIM is used is to put it
in the job description for the consultants by requiring them to understand the
strategy for using BIM, the implementation guidelines and finally actually
being able to do the BIM modeling.
Cost is a major concern for everyone involved in the
building process. By using BIM there is a better understanding of what will cost,
and it gets more accurate as the project moves along through the different
phases. Using BIM there will be more accurate estimates earlier in the process.
BIM has tools that do quality takeoffs and that have more detail which provides
a more accurate measurement.
BIM can help facility and information management as well by getting
a building commissioned more efficiently. BIM can confirm that building systems
and processes work ahead of time. Having BIM allows for a much faster
evaluation of the impact of potential maintenance on a facility. An example of
this would be accessing the real time data to provide a more accurate depiction
of a problem that has arisen.
Overall BIM can be extremely useful to owners and facility
managers in many different aspects and it would be extremely beneficial to
involve BIM from day one of any given project to increase efficiency, accuracy
and cost analysis.
Works Cited
Eastman, C., Teicholz, P., Sacks, R., & Lee, G. (2018).
Bim handbook : A guide to building information modeling
for owners, designers, engineers, contractors, and facility managers. Retrieved
from http://ebookcentral.proquest.com
Spencer (Link)
I think you are right on target and I have seen how the “development
of object libraries” can decrease the drafting time. Companies often use the
same details over and over but modify them to a specific situation. The section
on the history of modeling was very interesting and gives good perspective on what
we have today.
Dane (Link)
I think you made a good point about contractors in the field
not having a good way to view the 3d models and I think that is one way that
they could get a better understanding of what is going on in the building. It
is also important for the engineer to have the construction worker in mind
Isabel (Link)
I enjoyed your discussion on data sharing, and you hit the
nail on the head. I have personally seen how the exchange of information or
lack thereof can lead to slowdowns in the process and money out of pocket for
the firms or consultants involved.
4 comments:
I agree with the points you brought up, specifically the focus on how each feature and positive of using BIM in design will allow for better manipulation and estimation of timing and cost, two very important aspects of any construction project. There are so many different ways BIM can be used throughout the design process that can impact cost and scheduling, such as properly designing and working through energy problems, as well as allowing for proper documentation for servicing the building throughout its life. These technological advancements allow for every trade involved on a project to be on the same page and take care of any concerns and issues before it’s too far into the project when change orders and RFIs can alter time and cost significantly.
Andrew
I liked how you spoke about cost being the main issue which it is. People don’t want to invest in an integrated BIM system because currently, the design build protocol “works”. But people don’t see how much easier and better projects could move through phases which is the toughest part of design. Also it is important to note that when one thing is changed, the parametric aspect changes multiple factors. This is very good, I think that it could be very beneficial but it could also cause huge problems if they aren’t connected correctly.
Andrew,
I agree with the sentiment that the use of BIM will allow contractors a much better understanding of what is required of them during the construction process, leading to much more accurate and potentially lower bids for the owner. Often times, plans are released for bidding that contain mistakes or conflicts which will ultimately have to be resolved before the project can be complete. The use of BIM mitigates the number of these conflicts or code violations, leading to a much more streamlined project.
Andrew,
Cost is extremely important, and for the owner is the most important. I agree with you that using BIM gives you a better idea of costs and estimates when it is on plan. For example, when you actually see all of the equipment on plan, you start to double check to make sure if its necessary, or if there is other options that could be implemented into the design that would be more beneficial. These options would just need to be maintained with code. BIM is very useful, and eventually will be used by every building industry company.
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