BIM has emerged as a remarkable new technology in the field of building construction. But how they can be implemented in different companies continues to haunt people in the industry. Building Information Modeling implementation has not been a major concern for large construction companies, although they have had their share of teething problems as well. Small-scale businesses and companies haven’t even thought about it at the time, but definitely mid-sized architecture and construction companies are trying to implement BIM in their organizations. There are several obstacles that any company would face when implementing BIM. These roadblocks can be worth thousands of dollars, although they are advantageous in the long run. Therefore, companies that can afford to invest money initially typically work on implementing BIM. The recession has proven to be an impediment to the implementation of BIM around the world. This has vehemently hit medium and small businesses. Companies, despite knowing the benefits of implementing BIM, are not taking the right step. I hope this piece of writing sheds some light on why companies refuse to implement BIM. Along with this, we would also like to portray the advantages of implementing BIM despite its initial investment.
BIM beginnings
Let’s see in a nutshell, what exactly are the requirements to implement BIM in any company? The three main requirements to implement BIM technology are Infrastructure, Technology and Manpower. They seem too easy to take advantage of and implement; however, having all three elements synchronized with each other. How to time this is another area to explore and that’s where cost comes into the picture. With the help of a bit of BIM, planning can be implemented effortlessly and successfully in mid-sized companies.
Why implement BIM?
The implementation of Building Information Modeling in medium-sized companies can be considered a phenomenon in itself. Accepting change is a difficult process, however beneficial it may be. Long-term BIM implementation offers the following advantages
1. Minimize construction cost
2. Efficient project scheduling
3. Manage the preconstruction process efficiently
4. Construction Plan Extraction
5. Detailing and parametric drawing
6. Close the collaboration gap between all phases of construction
Looking at the above mentioned advantages that BIM offers, one would express an objective opinion that all companies should opt for it. As stated earlier in this article, the initial investment in terms of cost and time is what makes companies ponder the decision to invest or not to invest. The following are the factors that need to be considered when implementing BIM.
one. Workflow: Project workflow is an important factor before implementing BIM in any company.
two. Project size: BIM is more effective on large projects; small construction projects are not very viable.
3. Workforce: Availability of manpower to be trained in BIM and relevant software
Four. Infrastructure and technology: The availability of infrastructure to have computers, systems and manpower to work on the projects is important. There is usually a requirement for high-end computers, with 22″ monitors, Core i5 or i7 processors with graphics cards to give great results and speed. Work files are large so they can slow down the computer if the processors are not optimal configurations
Manpower is one of the most important factors that can break or make a successful BIM implementation. Since it is about generating a change in the work process, it is important that the workforce takes it very seriously and thoroughly learns the use of BIM. Investments in workforce training in BIM concepts, technology, software and most importantly how to use the virtual model for construction should be viewed very critically. After all, implementing BIM is not just about creating presentation models.
Training and development can be assigned to a company that is dedicated to BIM software development. Companies like Autodesk, Graphisoft; Bentley etc we offer to help companies in the implementation of BIM. From software purchase, engineer training, troubleshooting, subscription upgrades of different versions. In medium-sized companies, a pre-feasibility study and mutual agreement between top management is required.
Getting to grips with and exploring new software or technology can be challenging. Implementation and subsequent implementation, the execution can initially become a challenge. Understanding the software, getting familiar with menus, commands, saving patterns, work style can be a problem when trying to meet tight deadlines. Constant research, skill upgrade, etc. must be achieved constantly. The best way to implement this technology would be to apply it to an existing project. This leads to two-way benefits of superior training exercises without influencing performance by completing the project within given deadlines.
In general, it is very beneficial to implement BIM in a medium-sized company. The initial expenses and efforts may reduce, but it is worth seeing the benefits that can be obtained in the long term.
Go BIM today!