By
Jyoti Tejpal
Provides simple instruction for mastering drawing and dimensioning techniques Text content Basic & advanced concepts Produce 2D documentations and drawings Advanced set of editing and annotation tools
All-in-one 2D drafting 3D CAD software More efficient drafting Easier modeling Faster rendering Best documenting Designers build data-rich Visual models Collaborate efficiently in a project life-cycle
Contract administration Standardizes Streamlines Connects entire workflow Design quantity take-offs Cost estimating Bid prepare analysis Bid processing field inspection and reporting and progress paymentÂ
BIM Software designs a collaborative and open environment for all the teams to connect to optimize time and efforts for project life cycle. The cost savings and positive returns are numerous, have a number of governments are requiring BIM used for public infrastructure projects.
Building information modeling (BIM) is massive industry shift. BIM is a procedure for creating a digital model of a construction project, comprised of layers of metadata describing the physical and functional aspects of the initiative.
BIM is an intelligent model-based process (3D, 4D, 5D) that assists architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals design, plan, build and organize projects. It is a fully digital representation that helps to convey the physical and functional aspects of a project. It works on the spatial requirements, geometry, and other metrics.
BIM tools support the collaborative process between design and construction. They assists in greater accuracy and consistency while planning and executing projects, assisting to enhance quality and safety, and decrease costs incurred from schedule and budget.
Process/workflow management :Â Setting workflows within set stages of the project life cycle, users stay on the same page. Design, model review, visualization/modeling, model simulation and analysis, model-based takeoff and costing.
Collaboration :Â A BIM model has metadata for evert process and organizes teams across every stage of the project life cycle. Changes to the design impact the cost and schedule. Each team can help in tracking and staying up-to-date with changes like they are made.
Change management :Â Tracking every problem and permits users to flag new issues. Need approvals for model changes. This assists with version control and makes an audit trail, so team members is on the same page and can understand model progressions.
Content/document storage and data management :Â Storing project data, like requests for information (RFIs), drawings, customer requirements, phasing plans and more alongside the BIM model. Systems may permit to store models and information for multiple projects.
Reporting and analysis :Â Gaining actionable insights on the data provided by BIM models. Running reports during design and finding problem areas or inconsistencies, run reports for planning to see if the project will finish in the time allotted and/or run reports during estimating for ensuring the project costs don’t exceed the budget.
The 3D, 4D and 5D models assist more accurately evaluate project scope, price and schedule. it will enhance project outcomes and decreases expensive reworks or change orders down the line.
BIM assists identifying missing or incorrect information early on in the design and planning procedures, enhancing quality and safety down the line. BIM models can be used after planning, by construction and maintenance, assisting to enhance the overall value delivered from the project.
Opening standard IFC file format permits for seamless transfer of data of tools and teams. This assists cut down on duplicate data entry, saves time and increases open, collaborative BIM environment.
Having a centralized, collaborative arena is a positive, the more number of people involved in every process needs which BIM tools have strong version control and audit trail capabilities. Additionally, making it critical to set workflows approvals, therefore you can track every process.
BIM IFC files are transferable between software. There is a pool of project information that requires to accompany the digital model. It includes FRIs, drawings, change orders etc. These documents are required to be shared, stored, and linked to the model.
BIM files can comfortably reach sizes of 200 MB or greater, that can make it difficult to send files thr email or download files to mobile devices if teams are in the field.Â
BIM use is on the rise. The number of builders who do not use BIM software dropped by 30 percent between 2015 and 2016. 33 percent utilize BIM tools internally while 10 percent outsource it. Outsourcing has been a great stepping stone into the technology for small firms who lack the IT budget to invest in these tools for themselves.Â
Open BIM : Open BIM is there to maintain a collaborative open environment for building, design, and maintaining projects using the open building, SMART data model, IFC. The initiative is backed and led by many prominent vendors in the AEC industry, having,Â
