BIM: A Catalyst to the Change of Construction Industry

[richsact]

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is 3D CAD tool that captures the
geometry of walls, foundations, frames, roofs, and window systems of a
building. It’s a process of generating and maintaining building data
throughout its life cycle. A typical BIM covers geometry, light
analysis, climate zone information, quantities and properties of
building components and uses 3D software to increase productivity in
building design and construction. With the help of 3D, it can show the
entire building life cycle including the processes of construction and
facility operation much before it is executed. It is an effective tool
to aggregate all the information we know about a building into a
unified CAD software system (http://www.bluentcad.com) instead of a
bunch of disparate computer tools. In short, BIM seeks to unify all
the processes of construction and facility operations in a single
software environment.

Value Promises of BIM:

By building virtual models of facilities, users get the opportunity to
perform meticulously as it is planned. Lifecycle costing can also help
evaluate the sustainability of a facility. Reduction in time it takes
to deliver facilities also generates savings, in some cases profound
savings. It forecasts building performances before constructions, and
can cut down on waste and the demand for resources. It offers an
intelligent solution for the integration of many disciplines involved
in the building design process. With the help of 3D software, it also
provides us the opportunity to perform conflict or clash analysis
between different building systems. It provides great value to
architecture and construction professional....(http://
www.bluentcad.com/architectural/bim-support-services.shtml)

[Patrick Jacobs]

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