How leading BIM service providers can help in the successful execution of construction projects?
The arrival of BIM has meant that civil engineers, architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, etc. have to no longer deal with 2D sketches. However, considering BIM technology as one that only delivers a 3D model of the project does not paint the complete picture of BIM’s capabilities. The 3D model generated by BIM offers only the tip of the iceberg while the entire capabilities offered by BIM lies beneath the water. Simply, speaking BIM offers a lot more benefits than only a 3D model.
Leading BIM service providers know about the many different benefits offered by BIM and are offering the same to their clients. However, those stakeholders who are not aware of these offerings are not making use of BIM’s full potential. Instead, they are using it to only generate a 3D model of the project. In the following paragraphs, we list down some of the offerings of BIM that are often looked over.
Streamlining and Organizing Activities Based on Lean Scheduling
To ensure on-time execution of a construction project, it is necessary to ensure that all construction activities are perfectly scheduled. Creating a detailed schedule helps in figuring out task dependencies and assists in getting projects completed on-time. However, traditionally, this task of creating schedules would require the preparation of Gantt charts.
These charts were not only difficult to create but it would also take a lot of time to go through pages of Gantt charts. However, the arrival of 4D BIM makes it possible to visualize the entire construction project through a series of different events. The 4D BIM displays a detailed timeline of construction advancements that would take place onsite to investors and contractors. Creating a detailed schedule helps in the proper planning and management of construction activities from different trades.
Further, the information-rich BIM models also assist in decision making, resource allocations, risk management, and supply chain management. Additionally, streamlining activities can help in the detection and resolution of clashes between different trades in the design phase. All these factors come together to ensure the execution of construction projects within the constraints of time and money. Additionally, under the aegis of BIM engineering services, leading BIM service providers offer constructability review, MEP design validation, etc.
Accurate Quantity and Cost Estimations
After having the construction sequence streamlined and organized, it is time to have a detailed estimate of costs and order quantity. With BIM it is now possible to have an accurate estimate of the number of different materials used in the construction project. Additionally, the QTO or BOM report generated through BIM gets automatically updated to reflect any changes made to the project design.
Further, 5D BIM helps in project cost estimation by taking into consideration the cost of every single item used in the project. The contracts can add the labor costs to this cost estimation provided by BIM and arrive at accurate values to bid for projects. Leading BIM service provider offerS 5D BIM services to clients.
Easy Maintenance and Sustainability
As the cry for achieving net-zero and sustainability gets louder, BIM can help in achieving the goal of sustainability. By helping visualize the construction project BIM can also simulate the solar and wind energy potential of the construction site through different seasons. Further, by helping store information related to building component status, parts replacement, etc. BIM helps in facilities management.
In addition to the above offerings, BIM offers several other benefits that help in the smooth execution of the construction project. You can take advantage of the various BIM offerings by connecting with a leading BIM service provider.
