From the chapter five reading I found the section titled The
Concept of Information Development interesting. Building projects utilizing BIM
begin with certain information developments prior to construct, being
development on definitions of the building’s function, its style, and the
method for construction. Depending on what level of information development
needed for a project scopes the potential work that will be needed to finalize.
On the lower end of this “spectrum” of information development, are franchise
buildings which include roadside service stations, warehouses, or any buildings
having “well defined functional properties and fixed building character.” The
other end of this “spectrum” involves individuals who plan on developing new large-scale
social functions.
Later in the chapter, concept design (schematic design) is
discussed. During this period, specifications from spatial areas and functions
of rooms to assessments of the economic viability is covered. Concept design
can be viewed as the framework for the project, which will then expand and
become more complex with progression. This duty is often lead by Architects, using
a client’s initial desires for the design. Once all of the specifications are
taken care of, the design is then generated, including details on the basic
design and layout within floor plans, both placement and general orientation on
the lot, general appearance, structure, and environmental impact (the social
aspects of the neighborhood is accounted for within the design).
Even later in the chapter, a section explains
design-construction integration and BIM’s use for developing construction-level
information. Utilizing software like this can speed up a project, for rules for
both placement and compositions are embedded in the system. For the future, if
this software becomes widely popular, the occupation of construction could
change entirely; the building model itself, created with the software, will
provide the legal basis needed to perform the job, the basis once required by documentation.
Comments to others:
I also read pieces regarding contractors and BIM, I can
clearly see the benefits that come along with software and their work. I am
curious if building the software to a point in which a profession like contracting
could function completely off it would be a viable option in the future.
Being that I am studying computer engineering, I thought I
would have heard of Interoperability. Reading your explanation definitely makes
it seem more familiar. I enjoyed that you were able to implement a possible
solution for the issue that you encountered yourself.
I agree with your comment of 3D applications being relevant
for any field, the potential that technology has can aid in many different
occupations. I have no prior experience with BIM, but similar to your
preference on working within the computer lab opposed to using paper I would
also prefer to use software to do this line of work.
2 comments:
Hey Liam,
I liked your review of chapter 5 of the BIM handbook in that how it showed the uses of such programs. Like you, I discussed the common applications of BIM in our fields, and that surprisingly enough that the reviewing capabilities is one of the most common. As you said, for an estimator to do takeoffs of a building by using a program that helps automate the process can be very much worthwhile. I harp on this point due to one of my past co-ops in which I was an estimator that had to do a lot of busywork that had me grinding away through drawings that could be made easier utilizing a BIM program.
Liam, you discuss how the occupation of construction would change entirely. would you consider using this technology in your own work? what challenges do you see for yourself given our education in adapting to new technologies that enter our sector? do you fear the change that will come or do you embrace it?
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