The future possibilities of BIM are endless, and I don’t
think we can even fully predict what that future might look like but already
BIM is helping to improve the transfer of information from all parties involved
in the design process. I think BIM will allow everyone to spot interferences earlier
in the process and allow for the most economical design possible. As more and
more companies dive into the realm of BIM it will become second nature and there
will be even more information in one single location that everyone on the
project team can access.
A way that this might change the building industry as we
know it is that there might be more innovative designs due to the decrease in
time spent designing and drafting. This might allow firms to explore creative
and monumental buildings.
The greater level of collaboration and communication could
also lead to smarter buildings that house sensors and controls that would lead
to a better environment in the building for the users. It could lead to higher
levels of sustainability in buildings that are also economical.
The advantages of BIM don’t just benefit engineers and
architects, but it can also benefit contractors and stakeholders. As BIM
technology continues to progress the contractors will continue to receive documents
that have more information, most likely tailored to their specific needs. For
the stakeholders they can understand what they are putting their financial
capital into and see a fully functioning building before it is built. They can
understand how all the systems work together and see an accurate depiction of
the building they envisioned.
Technology has a way of moving so fast and forcing everyone
to adapt and maybe the single most advantage of BIM will be forcing everyone to
adapt and join in the collaborative process. I think the implications of Augmented
Reality (AR) will be very important for the BIM development as well. I think
some future advantages could even be using AR to model existing conditions. Imagine
a world where a drone could go through a building and no only capture pictures
but also model what it sees. This seems closer to a dream than a reality right
now, but as I said to open the possibilities are endless. Overall, I think the
future of BIM will prove to be extremely advantageous to the design process.
Source:
Banos, George. “What Is The Future of Building Information
Modeling?” IOFFICE, 28 May 2019, www.iofficecorp.com/blog/what-is-the-future-of-building-information-modeling.
Mika, (link)
I found your post very interesting and have seen it first
hand in the office I worked in as they were constantly discovering greater
capabilities in Revit. Does this mean that there should be a greater emphasis
on learning the full capabilities of revit as a firm or a greater investment in
teaching Revit or is it moving so fast that revit will be obsolete in a few
years? People probably felt the same way about AutoCad.
Jake, (link)
I think your point about Autodesk is interesting and I think
as a user I can agree that having similarities between them all it helped me go
from AutoCad to Revit. What happens if another BIM software were to be
developed that was superior to revit for example but not owned by Autodesk? I
think that is something that could drastically change the collaborative success
we have seen with revit for example.
Spencer, (link)
I think the statement "Many firms that claim to be well
versed in BIM are still using it inefficiently" is very true and I have
seen it in the firm that I worked in. I think that it is so hard for companies
to stay up to date in technology because they already don't have time because
they are constantly trying to get the current project done and move to the next
one.
6 comments:
Andrew,
The future with BIM in the AEC field has many pros with minimal cons. I like how you mention how effective it would be for contractors as well. With them receiving more information quickly allows less time wasted which means less money wasted.
Andy,
Contractors are a huge beneficiary of BIM/VDC technology. Like Dr. Fiori mentioned during her lecture on Thursday, contractors are one of the groups putting major pressure on designers to use BIM because of the benefits in time, cost, and quality of the project. As more autonomous means of inspection and performing work are developed, safety of laborers will also improve.
Andrew,
You did a good job highlighting that BIM doesn't just benefit the engineers, or the architects or whoever is designing the model. It really can have a positive impact on everyone who has a hand in the project; the contractors, the clients, even financial boards in charge of the budgets way a the top of the food chain! The ability to easily communicate the designs and ideas really optimizes the project. Adding augmented reality would be so cool and would definitely have some interesting impacts on the industry too.
Andrew
I think a lot of what you mentioned BIM is already doing which is what it is made to do, however, one thing I love that you said is that it will be common practice to use BIM. Once BIM is a common practice everywhere you are right, engineers and architects will be able to focus on other parts of the design. This can lead to more complex, sustainable and economical designs.
Andrew,
It would be interesting to see creative infrastructure as BIM is utilized more throughout the industry. Buildings tend to be a box with glass because it is easy to design and execute from an engineer's and contractor's point of view. As BIM makes it easier to navigate projects, complex infrastructure is bound to arise. Builds in the foreground of movies may one day become reality.
Andrew,
I like the point you made about how spending less time figuring out how to get the systems to work thanks to integrative design will lead to more innovative creations. I think this is something to look forward to as it would make the engineering industry a more collaborative community between professions. I had not though about the benefits BIM would have for the contractors but it is a good point to note that more detailed reports would be beneficial and would lead to better installations and construction of proposed plans.
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