Building Information Modeling (BIM) – The New Generation of Design
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the creation of parametric, or intelligent, 3D models instead of 2D perspective ‘un-intelligent’ drawings. A BIM operates on a digital database and any change made to this database is reflected throughout the entire drawing. This allows everyone involved in the building lifecycle – architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and building owners - to sync together allowing them to view the model in different ways and seamlessly share information.
BIM’s produce construction documents that resemble those created by 2D CAD Drafting, but are done much faster and contain information about quantities, materials and other data that can be used in both the construction and management of a building.
We offer Building Information Modeling services creating parametric, sophisticated, intelligent models that expand communication to all members of the project.
The Following Causes of Cost Overruns are Decreased by Utilizing a Well Designed BIM
Incomplete drawings, poor pre-planning process, lack of timely decisions made by the owner, excessive change orders.
The many benefits of BIM
BIM’s provide up-to-date and reliable information of the project design, scope, cost information, schedules, energy analysis, structural design, facility management, etc.
They take the 2D CAD Drawing & Drafting solutions to the next level by adding the management of relationships between building components, which allows information about the intent of the design to be captured in the beginning of the design process.
BIM’s provide data that can be extracted for various uses, including:
Immediate benefits from using a BIM
- More accurate than 2D drawings
- Better coordination between all involved parties
- Lowers costs – such as those incurred during construction, because a BIM is a higher quality set of documents.
- BIMs also help to decrease construction costs and costs for quantity surveys.
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