BIM (building information modeling)

 What is Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the process of

generating and managing building data during its life cycle. Typically it
uses three-dimensional, real-time, dynamic building modeling software
to increase productivity in building design and construction. The
process produces the Building Information Model (also abbreviated
BIM), which encompasses building geometry, spatial relationships,
geographic information, and quantities and properties of building
components.
 benefits of (BIM)

1. benefits for contractor

 Contractors can create accurate construction schedules and arrange

necessary materials.
 Review construction plans and sequences
 Study yard operation and site logistics
 Prefabrication & assembly of materials in a controlled, factory
environment which results higher quality at a lower cost.
 BIM offers a good cost estimation(quantity takeoff) throughout bidding
and procurement
 Plan errors are set up once building the models which leads to smaller
number of errors and omissions necessitating rectifications by the
contractor - saving costs and resources
 BIM improves coordination in construction sequencing
 Effective marketing presentation of construction approaches
 BIM can check possible conflicts that may arise during building
construction
 Enable GPS driven machine control equipment
 BIM allows for more "what if" scenarios, such as construction
sequencing options, shuffling of human resources, fine-tuning cost
factors, etc.
 BIM assists clients and end-users in realizing and visualizing the end
product
 Shop drawing reduction (model to fabrication)
 Digital fabrication (steel, HVAC ducts, piping)
 Fewer callbacks and lower warranty costs
2. benefits for architectural designer
 BIM supports design investigation by letting architectural designers
study multiple design alternatives simultaneously within a single model.
 Construction documents are generated more easily with BIM, letting
architects to use up more time on the building design
 Production of well-coordinated documentation
 Faster Building systems coordination (space reservation, clash
detection)
 Accuracy of detailed design activities like quantification and costing
 Design prototype (space arrangements, assemblies, materials)
 Allows model checkers to assist with quality control
 Analysis (space, lighting, energy, structural)
 Drawing production quality (flexible, exploits automation, better
coordinated)
 Design exploration/interrogation (data rich visual models)
 Engineering accuracy (measurement, context)
 The data embodied within the building information model is rich and
reliable which can be used for early tasks such as schematic space
planning and master scheduling
3. benefits for cost engineers

 Cost engineers can utilizing more accurate quantities from a building

information modeling source. They use the model's visual feedback to
determine whether you included everything in your cost plan.
 BIM facilitate informed decisions with regards to time and costs and the
impact of each on a projects bottom line With VDC BIM offer the
promise of substantial cost and time savings on developing projects
 BIM estimate the cost of the project throughout its development, and
even estimate the cost of operating and maintaining the finished project
over its lifetime.