Building Information Modeling as used in the construction industry
With the introduction of BIM, Building Information Modeling, we have new software which makes design even easier. BIM is more detailed than a traditional set of blueprint plans, it is a 3D modeling technology of a building, that uses colaborative data to create very detailed replica of spaces, which saves money, time and resources. BIM analyzes all aspects of the plan and makes seeing the final project easier and also increases communication between everyone involved in the project. BIM has many advantages over past design planning, it’s easier, faster, saves money and minimizes engineering changes/mistake. BIM technology still evolving, growing and advancing, we will see more and more that it will be able to do in the near future.
History
In the beginning buildings were drawn up in the sand or made into a smaller model. You had a basic outline and went out to built it, as specified. Any changes or conflicts had to be made during the construction phase, usually because some clash was not detected in the design phase. If an owner had questions, they went to the designer, who asked master builder, who may or may not know the answer. Now all the experts are involved prior to any excavation taking place. It is much more efficient and has proven to prolong the life of building equipment. The owner/operator has a powerful tool to use for maintaining their investment, throughout the life of the building.
As construction advanced, so did the initial design of the buildings that were being constructed. Blue prints were beginning to be used during the Renaissance. We now had a set of plans to follow including floor plans, elevation views, and section views.
Present
With the advancement of computers we were given new software that nearly eliminated traditional hand drawn plans. This software made design easier, faster, and more accurate. You still have multiple plans and specs to keep together but they are easier and faster to make.
With the introduction of BIM, Building Information Modeling, we have a new software that makes design even easier. BIM combines all of the plans and specs into one place. It makes design faster and easier so you can spend less time plotting it out and more time designing. BIM is more than just a floor plan.
BIM is more detailed than just a normal floor plan drawing. It’s more than just a bunch of lines on a piece of paper. Along with the 2D plans it also gives a 3D model, a walk through, as well as multiple different views and plans. It can give you a complete construction of the building. This meaning that it can take you step by step through the construction phase and you can see it being built on the screen right in front of you. This way you can see where there may be problems before you go out into the field.
BIM saves money. Enabling the owner to see the problems on the screen to fix them, real time, instead of in the field. Fixing problems in the field is very expensive; it takes time to do. Time delays costs money. The equipment and labor are expensive and the longer they are delayed, the more it costs. Not only that, you also have to deal with change forms and everything that goes along with it. Catching problems before saves time money and hassle.
In BIM everything an owner needs. Walls components specified, materials, building codes called out, quantity of product required, etc., all available with the click of a button. If there is something you’re looking for that isn’t there it’s very easy to create. These items are more than just lines, they’re complete items. This BIM can tell you what materials are in that wall your building. BIM knows what materials you’re going to use and exactly how much of those materials you’re going to use. Buying material is a lot easier. This prevents waste buy knowing how much is needed and the best way to use it.
BIM makes seeing the final project easier. It’s hard to take a 2D drawing and see what it will be in real life. Looking at it from a residential standpoint, when people are trying to build their own house there’s a lot of things they want. The problem is the things they want may or may not be build-able. Another problem, they can’t see what it is you’re trying to build. You can try to explain it to them but they’re not always going to understand what you’re explaining. With the 3D model and the walk through that BIM offers, you can show them what it’s going to look like. They can see what it is you’re explaining and they can better understand where you’re coming from. It can prevent any miscommunication there may be.
BIM increases communication between everyone involved in the project. Originally all the pieces of the plan were separate on their own paper or file. BIM combines them all and makes them accessible to everyone on the team. Changes can immediately be done on the plans.
BIM analyzes all aspects of the plan. It can tell you where heat may be lost which makes the structure more energy efficient. Energy efficiency is a major player in construction. With BIM able to tell you where there may be a problem in the energy conservation means it can be fixed. This is a picture of example for B.I.M.
Building Information Modeling as used in the construction industry
With the introduction of BIM, Building Information Modeling, we have new software which makes design even easier. BIM is more detailed than a traditional set of blueprint plans, it is a 3D modeling technology of a building, that uses colaborative data to create very detailed replica of spaces, which saves money, time and resources. BIM analyzes all aspects of the plan and makes seeing the final project easier and also increases communication between everyone involved in the project. BIM has many advantages over past design planning, it’s easier, faster, saves money and minimizes engineering changes/mistake. BIM technology still evolving, growing and advancing, we will see more and more that it will be able to do in the near future.
History
In the beginning buildings were drawn up in the sand or made into a smaller model. You had a basic outline and went out to built it, as specified. Any changes or conflicts had to be made during the construction phase, usually because some clash was not detected in the design phase. If an owner had questions, they went to the designer, who asked master builder, who may or may not know the answer. Now all the experts are involved prior to any excavation taking place. It is much more efficient and has proven to prolong the life of building equipment. The owner/operator has a powerful tool to use for maintaining their investment, throughout the life of the building.As construction advanced, so did the initial design of the buildings that were being constructed. Blue prints were beginning to be used during the Renaissance. We now had a set of plans to follow including floor plans, elevation views, and section views.
Present
With the advancement of computers we were given new software that nearly eliminated traditional hand drawn plans. This software made design easier, faster, and more accurate. You still have multiple plans and specs to keep together but they are easier and faster to make.With the introduction of BIM, Building Information Modeling, we have a new software that makes design even easier. BIM combines all of the plans and specs into one place. It makes design faster and easier so you can spend less time plotting it out and more time designing. BIM is more than just a floor plan.
BIM is more detailed than just a normal floor plan drawing. It’s more than just a bunch of lines on a piece of paper. Along with the 2D plans it also gives a 3D model, a walk through, as well as multiple different views and plans. It can give you a complete construction of the building. This meaning that it can take you step by step through the construction phase and you can see it being built on the screen right in front of you. This way you can see where there may be problems before you go out into the field.
BIM saves money. Enabling the owner to see the problems on the screen to fix them, real time, instead of in the field. Fixing problems in the field is very expensive; it takes time to do. Time delays costs money. The equipment and labor are expensive and the longer they are delayed, the more it costs. Not only that, you also have to deal with change forms and everything that goes along with it. Catching problems before saves time money and hassle.
In BIM everything an owner needs. Walls components specified, materials, building codes called out, quantity of product required, etc., all available with the click of a button. If there is something you’re looking for that isn’t there it’s very easy to create. These items are more than just lines, they’re complete items. This BIM can tell you what materials are in that wall your building. BIM knows what materials you’re going to use and exactly how much of those materials you’re going to use. Buying material is a lot easier. This prevents waste buy knowing how much is needed and the best way to use it.
BIM makes seeing the final project easier. It’s hard to take a 2D drawing and see what it will be in real life. Looking at it from a residential standpoint, when people are trying to build their own house there’s a lot of things they want. The problem is the things they want may or may not be build-able. Another problem, they can’t see what it is you’re trying to build. You can try to explain it to them but they’re not always going to understand what you’re explaining. With the 3D model and the walk through that BIM offers, you can show them what it’s going to look like. They can see what it is you’re explaining and they can better understand where you’re coming from. It can prevent any miscommunication there may be.
BIM increases communication between everyone involved in the project. Originally all the pieces of the plan were separate on their own paper or file. BIM combines them all and makes them accessible to everyone on the team. Changes can immediately be done on the plans.
BIM analyzes all aspects of the plan. It can tell you where heat may be lost which makes the structure more energy efficient. Energy efficiency is a major player in construction. With BIM able to tell you where there may be a problem in the energy conservation means it can be fixed.
This is a picture of example for B.I.M.
Here is an artical from GSA that I found interesting. It gives a brief overview of BIM, types that can be used and how it can be implemented. GSA Building Information Modeling Guide Series 01 – Overview
Refernces
Dana K. Smith, M. T. (2009). Building Information Modeling- A Strategic Implementation Guide. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Erickson, C. (2010, October). Construction Business Owner. Retrieved from http://www.constructionbusinessowner.com/topics/software/software/using-building-information-modeling-software-your-construction-project
Hardin, B. (2009). BIM and Construction Management. Indianapolis, Indiana: Wiley Publishing Inc.
Katz, G. (2011). AutoDesk Education Community. Retrieved from AutoDesk: http://bimcurriculum.autodesk.com/unit/unit-1-%E2%80%93-bim-modeling-basics