What is BIM, Actually? In simple terms,
it is a cost & time saving method.

What is BIM, Actually? In simple terms, it is a cost & time saving method.

Building information modeling (BIM) has emerged as one of the most promising recent developments in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC).

Building information modeling (BIM) is a method of creating a digital model of a building that is accurate and accurate. Building information models are used for planning, designing, constructing, and operating buildings. By simulating what will be built in a virtual environment, architects, engineers, and constructors can identify any problems regarding the design, construction, or operation of the project.

Throughout this article, we will discuss how BIM saves time and cost.

Unlike software, BIM is a process and software. A BIM project delivers not only three-dimensional models but also a significant change in workflow and project delivery

Let’s first check out some major benefits of BIM.

Additionally, BIM has been shown to have the following benefits, according to Stanford University’s Center for Integrated Facilities Engineering (cited in CRC Construction Innovation):

Up to 40% elimination of unbudgeted change,

BIM BENEFITS: CASE STUDIES

Case Study 1: Aquarium Hilton Garden Inn, Atlanta, Georgia 

The Aquarium Hilton Garden Inn project comprised a mixed-use hotel, retail shops, and a parking deck. Brief project details are as follows: 

Case Study 2: The Mansion on Peachtree, Atlanta, Georgia 

The Mansion on Peachtree is a five-star mixed-use hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The project details are as follows: 

Case Study 3: Savannah State University, Savannah, Georgia 

This case study illustrates the use of BIM in the project planning phase to perform options analysis (value analysis) for selecting the most economical and workable building layout.

The project details are as follows:

CONCLUSIONS

In order to manage and design projects virtually, building information modeling is emerging as a promising approach.

BIM improves the predictability of building operation and performance. Collaboration between project teams should increase as BIM is implemented more widely, resulting in better profitability, reduced costs, better time management, and improved relationship between customer and client

REFERENCES

Building Information Modeling (BIM): Trends, Benefits, Risks, and Challenges for the AEC Industry by SALMAN AZHAR, PhD, A.M.ASCE.