Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle. It uses three-dimensional, real-time, dynamic building modeling software to increase productivity in building design and construction. The process produces the Building Information Model (BIM), which encompasses building geometry, spatial relationships, geographic information, and quantities and properties of building components.
Benefits of BIM
BIM provides a good estimation during bidding and procurement
BIM improves coordination in construction sequencing
Effective marketing presentation of construction approaches
BIM helps in identifying possible conflicts that may arise during building construction
Biggest advantage of using BIM is lesser amount of errors and hence rectifications – saving costs and resources
BIM allows for more “what if” analysis, such as construction sequencing options, shuffling of human resources, fine-tuning cost factors, etc.
BIM helps clients and end-users in understanding and visualizing the end product
BIM helps owner in taking informed decisions about the proposed project
BIM allows designer to use sophisticated web-based tools such as Trelligence Affinity, which connects the project’s program to other BIM tools such as Revit and ArchiCAD
Designer has a scope of incorporating eco-friendly design aspects before the commencement of the project
BIM model allows for better cost estimation of human resources, raw materials and structural components
BIM automatically generates quantity takeoff sheet. Changes in design, updates quantity take-off automatically making the estimation and construction planning effortless
