Whereas in the past construction projects were drawn on paper, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been the be-all and end-all in construction planning for several years now, going beyond the 3rd dimension. It holds enormous efficiency gains and makes working on construction easier for everyone involved in the value chain.
Digital all-rounder BIM
With Building Information Modeling based on state-of-the-art BIM software, buildings can be planned holistically and also managed after completion.
In 3D, the "digital twin" is created, in which not only the architecture as such, but also the technical and functional building data are digitally mapped. In higher BIM dimensions (4D, 5D, 6D, etc.), construction times, construction costs and building materials for sustainability (etc.) can also be automatically integrated into the planning, making it much easier for clients and contractors to carry out.
A significant advantage lies in the uniform level of information of all parties involved. Through networking via a common BIM software in connection with the CDE, these ideally access the same, always model-based up-to-date database.
The BIM model digitizes the entire building creation process. Errors and the resulting additional costs, which in the past were often only detected in the construction phase, can thus be eliminated with appropriate use cases as early as the planning stage (quality assurance).
Professional BIM modeling makes communication within the construction team, but also with external partners and authorities, much more efficient. All these factors contribute to construction projects being realized more cost-effectively, more efficiently and with the most optimized use of materials possible in the long term, i.e., in a way that preserves resources.
The benefits of BIM: an overview
- detailed planning and visualization of your construction project
- better collaboration and communication between teams, internal & external
- early error detection and elimination thanks to real-time modeling
- optimization of time, resources and costs
The challenges of BIM
Are you a contractor, building developer or real estate investor and not yet BIM ready?
Indeed, a conversion to BIM-based, digital workflows means a certain amount of effort, especially with regard to the necessary software or IT landscape and the required know-how of the employees. To ensure that you can also use BIM with all its benefits, we recommend a step-by-step implementation of BIM:
- Set BIM goals within the company
- Setting up the processes within the organization
- Purchasing / updating the software
- Training of engineers and architects
- Create the AIA (client information requirements) and the BAP (BIM execution plan)
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