Some of the powerful tools applied in the construction industry which has revolutionized the industry include Building Information Modeling (BIM). If applied effectively, this data can be used at every phase of a project to improve decision-making, enhance productivity, reduce costs, and control risks from the early stages of construction to the later stages of building use. This paper gives insight into how BIM professionals in the construction industry can harness large BIM sets for enhanced planning, scheduling, construction, and use.
Data Collection During the Conceptual Design Stage
Although the use of BIM is most effective when implemented in the conceptual design phase, the authors found that it provided the most advantages when implemented during this stage. The implementation of BIM at the beginning of the planning phase is beneficial because it provides the project team with the opportunity to consider the design ideas, perform experiments, assess potential interferences, alterations, and combinations of the building elements, and predict the expenses and time required for the project. This allows for the entire team to collectively work on how best an aesthetic design decision could be enhanced with performance features while at the same time being cost-effective. The BIM models that are used in the pre-construction phase catch the problems at a time that is quite easy to address the same.
Achieve Multi-trade Coordination Through Federated Models
One of the most significant benefits of the BIM process is that separate models coordinated by discipline can be placed over one another to suit the workflows, trades, and systems of a building. BIM clash detection tools can then search for solid interference between structural steel, MEP system, reinforcement, fabrication material, etc., of multi-disciplinary BIM. This visualization and interference checking saves expensive change orders and time loss due to rework. Construction Estimating Services Teams involved in projects should schedule regular BIM coordination meetings for different trades for purposes of discussing clash reports, determining responsibilities, and agreeing on the way forward.
Optimize Construction Sequence Planning
A basic approach to construction sequencing can be derived by associating the BIM components with the tasks in the project schedule. Further, the application of 4D phasing visualization provides the exact timing for the sequence of installation, remodeling, or demolition. By acting out different sequencing scenarios before committing to construction, contractors can identify the most efficient process for workflow, safety issues, and modular construction. This 4D planning improves the work structuring of the project schedule, the planning of logistics, allocation of resources, and enables early contractor engagement.
Sustain Business Advantages by Managing Asset Information Rich Decisions
Even though BIM is crucial for design and Construction Estimating Service purposes, its data value is not always optimally leveraged especially by owners and facility managers. Such information models developed for handover ought to include warranties, service histories, spare parts, replacement instructions, as well as maintenance recommendations. The digital library assists in scrutinizing failures, strategizing for replacements, monitoring responsibilities, decreasing system outages, and improving facility management. In the future, IoT sensor data within BIM will be important for decision-making in operations and maintenance, with advanced analytics.
Extract Quantities And Cost Estimates
BIM makes available more exact measurements for quantity takeoffs for cost estimating in comparison to manual methods. Cognizing relations between the view of the 3D model and such quantities in structured databases makes it easier to visualize cost reports. A large number of estimations, inaccuracies, and missed items are minimized by automating the process as the design progresses. This is a major advantage to project owners because it helps reduce cost risk. Another way in which variance analysis can also be developed is by comparing the actual costs incurred in executing construction projects with the BIM estimated costs for various work packages.
Conclusion
It is central to improved project delivery by facilitating better project visibility, productivity, predictability, life cycle asset management, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the design, construction, and operation phases. To tap into BIM for its decision-making support efficiently, there must be an information exchange between the interacting trades on a project. The result of the study will help Construction Estimating Companies professionals understand how BIM tools and analytics can be used effectively and strategically to gain a competitive advantage in the construction industry as clients will benefit from the next generation of building construction backed by data.
