The use of BIM software in the creation of a model for a project allows for engineers and architects to create a much more comprehensive and coherent product for an owner. This would benefit the owner in a myriad of ways including, potential lower bids for work packages as they are more likely to be free of errors, a more efficient finished building, and a better picture for the owner of what the finished building will be like. Thusly, the employment of BIM software provides design firms a massive advantage when it comes to getting design work over firms that do not use BIM as it aids in delivering clients a better finished product.
Bim software also allows for multiple design professionals of different disciplines to work more seamlessly with one another to eliminate potential design conflicts and code violations. Furthermore, the use of BIM software allows for better design as the program is capable of testing a number of alternative design possibilities and selecting the most efficient one for use in final design, this work would traditionally require many man hours from teams of design professionals of different concentrations which would often yield a less than optimum result.
Maddie,
I Really liked your insights with regard to the usefulness of BIM in the in the process of building construction with regards to interdisciplinary cooperation. I feel that this is one of the main reasons that the use of BIM will become more standard in the construction industry as time moves on. The ability for a general contractor to see all work packages on one three dimensional building model is invaluable when it comes to scheduling work, and navigating the task of completing a large multifaceted project.
Amanda,
I agree wholeheartedly with your idea that the biggest benefit of BIM is that it loans itself to a more efficient building construction process. Computers are immeasurably more efficient at design than different teams of engineers who all have their own jobs, thusly, it would be wise to employ software to aid in such design. I also found the statistics you included in your second paragraph to be exceptionally interesting.
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.
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Cory,
I disagree slightly with your perspective. Although collaborative BIM settings have the potential to be highly accurate design spaces for a project, more often than you would think, the model generation is not seamless. The proper training and attention to detail is critical to successful BIM coordination and without it, mistakes are bound to slip through the cracks. However, I do agree with you on the value of BIM for owners AFTER a building has been delivered. The ideal BIM model has all trades, components, and systems represented in the model, thus delivering a perfect "as-built" closeout document for the owner. Granted, changes made during the construction phase are not always revised in the BIM model, so it is up to the owner to decide the level of detail they wish to have in the closeout file given to them.
Cory,
As you mentioned how BIM software allows different disciplines to work easier with each other, it makes me think of how it was before the BIM era. Although it does allow easier coordination with other disciplines, I do agree with Spencer's comment on how proper training is definitely needed to have a greater coordination.
Cory,
You made some great points in your blog post. I learned from my Architectural Engineering Design II class that with a lack of communication with the owner, the builder and/or designer can interpret their description completely wrong. With the aid of BIM however, the communication can be more seamless to eliminate the risk of a failure in a project.
Cory
I agree with what you are saying. It is pretty obvious that any option that reduces cost prevents errors and tests Performace, as well as other applications, is a huge advantage to have. The communication is also a huge part and BIM and technology, in general, make so many ideas more clear when there are virtual reality versions of them first.
The point you mentioned about being able to test multiple design constraints quickly within BIM seems to be a very useful feature. I can only imagine how messy this process would be on paper! With the ability to save current versions of the design, designers can be much more free to experiment with their ideas. Great work!
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