B3-What are the current advantages of Revit/BIM?

Larisa Parshakova

In the modern architectural, engineering and constructional fields transition from 2D to 3D modeling is fast and inevitable. BIM products are leading the field due to its clear advantages over other products. According to Autodesk.com there are 11 main benefits of Revit/BIM products.

·        BIM can “capture reality” by providing great amount of information about possible project sites with the tools like aerial imagery and digital elevation.

·        BIM provides “shared model” tools that grants access to different departments and allows simulations design development.

·        There is a tool that saves different version of the changes made that help in the cases of file corruption and imagery loss.

·        BIM 360 provides cloud access that improves collaboration.

·        BIM has a lot of visualization tools that aid better simulation and help with analysis processes.

·        BIM modeling allows to detect clashes between different infrastructures way before they reach construction site.

·        BIM helps to improve construction processes by coordinating sequences of steps such as picking crew, materials and so on.

·        BIM is able to generate traditional reports and aid drafting process.

·        BIM is a perfect tool to convey the design fully and improve sales pitch.

·        BIM 360 provides access to the model anywhere with the internet access.

·        BIM provides higher efficiency and collaboration by reducing fragmentation.

Even though the article is from the creator of Revit it allows to look at the program as the whole and evaluate possible improvements to one’s design process. BIM is a very useful tool, however, sometimes the software like that can be intimidating due to multiple features that can be beneficial but also can scary away potential users. From the Autodesk prospective it is important to help realize proper education for the future engineers and architects that will promote the use of the program in the field and help to create a net of collaboration.

Source:

https://www.autodesk.com/redshift/building-information-modeling-top-11-benefits-of-bim/

Comments

To Brian Mynaugh:

Your post seemed to bring up some interesting points. I found the point of BIM not being financially fitting for the smaller companies needs the most interesting. A lot of time technology nowadays either cater to the big corporations or to mass users. Which makes sense since everybody wants to be able to hit larger markets. Which leaves the middle size user without proper tools to complete their projects. And Revit/BIM products are unfortunately more feasible for larger companies. 

To Reece Masucci:

I liked your post it was very on point and made some good comparisons between AutoCAD and Revit. It was a good point you made about younger professionals and students being more proficient in Revit than AutoCAD. It the way that it works not only in construction field but in any other field that uses different types of software. In engineering field learning is crucial to development. Introduction of new technology can be revolutionary not only to existence of a single company but to an advancement of industry in general.

To Brian Huyhn:

I like the point that you made about the constantly changing software and technology that a lot of people who work in the construction industry or in architecture firms must learn about by themselves. So, there is no unified knowledge between different companies, and they don’t possess the same information on the software. Since we started sharing information there should be a better way of tutoring staff. And making sure everybody are on the same page.