Essay on BIM Theory and Practice

Abstract

BIM is a new building modelling which helps to increase the efficiency of the construction, maintenance and demolition of buildings because BIM contributes to the accurate planning of buildings and other facilities from the first stage of their development to their complete demolition. BIM has a number of benefits for all stakeholders. This is why BIM is introduced in the contemporary construction industry to meet interests of all stakeholders and to minimize costs of construction, maintenance and demolition of buildings. However, many companies are still unaware of all benefits of BIM, while the wider implementation of BIM is useful not only for stakeholders but also for the environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table of contents:

I Introduction

II Literature review

A The essence of BIM

B The emergence of BIM

C Reasons for BIM popularity

D BIM and three dimensional representation

E BIM and time and costs representation of the building

F BIM and benefits of designers and contractors

G BIM and spatial relationships and physical characteristics of the building

H BIM and close communication between stakeholders

I BIM software

J BIM and material tracking and ordering

K BIM and the virtual model of the building

L BIM and the reduction of information losses

M BIM and the reduction of conflicts

N BIM and greater predictability of construction projects

O BIM and lower safety risks

P BIM and elimination of redesign

Q BIM and building full life cycle

R BIM and the reduction of waste

III Conclusions and recommendations

IV References

I Introduction

Building Information Model (BIM) has a considerable impact on the development of the contemporary design, architecture and construction industry. In fact, BIM opens larger opportunities for the efficient communication between all stakeholders involved in construction projects. Therefore, the efficient communication facilitates the work of designers, architects and contractors and subcontractors to meet customers’ needs and expectations. At the same time, BIM is not a mere business model that facilitates construction. In fact, BIM is a new philosophy of construction that is environment-friendly and destined to meet needs and wants of customers with minimal waste and costs. However, many company and customers are still uncertain whether BIM is worth applying or probably conventional construction models are more efficient. In this regard, the analysis of benefits of BIM can uncover key advantages of BIM and help customers as well as designers and constructors to implement BIM wider in their work and life. At any rate, benefits of BIM outweigh their costs consistently providing ample opportunities for constructing buildings, their maintenance and even demolition, covering the full life-cycle of buildings and taking into consideration the position of all stakeholders.



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