Essay on BIM Theory

N BIM and greater predictability of construction projects

Furthermore, BIM provides greater predictability of construction projects (Eastman, et al., 2008). When information losses are minimal and the communication is efficient, the predictability of construction projects arises substantially and BIM provides such opportunities for the high predictability of construction projects. The predictability of construction projects is the result of the high level of transparency and efficient communication and information sharing between all stakeholders involved in the project. In such a way, BIM helps to clarify all details of the project and coordinate actions of all stakeholders. As a result, the risk of unexpected development of the project or some complications is minimal.

O BIM and lower safety risks

Consequently BIM reduces safety risks (Otto, et al., 2000). At any rate, the accurate planning and taking into consideration all details of the project are primary conditions of the successful accomplishment of the project and prevention of safety risks. In fact, safety risks arise, when designers fail to take into consideration specificities of the environment, geographic conditions, and other factors that may affect safety. However, BIM provides ample opportunities to take important issues and factors that affect safety into account and prevent any risks to safety of employees as well as owners of the building.

P BIM and elimination of redesign

BIM eliminates the need to redesign the project because designers create the project respectively to customers’ wants and needs and taking into consideration contractors’ demands and specifications (Ibrahim & Krawczyk, 2004). In fact, BIM contributes to the development of the project that does not need changes in the course of the implementation. Even at the stage of design, changes are few because stakeholders share information on the project at any stage of the project’s development (Tanyer & Aouad 2005). As a result, designers come up with the prepared project that takes into consideration customers’ needs and wants and specificities of materials and environment, where the building is to be constructed.

Q BIM and building full life cycle

BIM focuses on the full life-cycle of the building from the design and construction to the demolition of the building (Liston, et al., 2000). In the contemporary business environment the full life-cycle planning is very important because it provides customers with an opportunity to assess the project adequately and to make any changes they need before the construction has started. In this regard, BIM provides effective approaches to the maintenance of the building throughout the life-cycle (Bazjanac, 2008). Therefore, customers can assess whether the maintenance costs are affordable for them or probably changes are needed.