March - 2020CONSTRUCTIONTECHREVIEW.COM6One of the eminent advancements that transformed not only the construction industry but also architecture and engineering is Building Information Modelling (BIM). It provides a sound foundation for construction projects by encouraging collaboration of functional and physical characteristics digitally. BIM cohesively designs, plans, and manages the construction and operation of various types of facilities. BIM serves the objectives all through the building lifecycle and improves the productivity, quality, and efficiency of the overall entities involved in the process of construction. BIM has shattered all the operational barriers by being a tool that allows architects to visualize, engineers to estimate, and managers to schedule tasks. It can be implemented right from the design to materialization stage, and welcomes healthy co-operation among cross-functional areas involved in the construction project. With the infusion of the latest technologies such as AI, IoT, Digital Twins, and also Cloud computing, the operational spectrum of BIM has substantially widened. This expansion covers virtually all sub-sectors to a scale where the platform is considered omnipotent in the field of construction technology. Construction tech providers are now incorporating the platform during bidding, preconstruction, construction, and post-construction stages.Innovations in construction tech domain has enabled integration of BIM with plug-ins and external tools powered by AR/VR technologies to render the designs in 3D and 4D forms. Cloud computing has shifted the framework from being "client-based" to "host-based approach." With augmentation GIS, AI, and Data Analytics, a BIM-based project will soon be able to detect the construction site anywhere on earth, design its sun-path diagrams, consider weather nuances, and aptly allocate the type of construction materials depending on the geographical features of that area. The adoption of these technologies has become a key component in the successful implementation of construction projects. The change needs to go further, and the knowledge about these state-of-the-art technologies requires as much dissemination as possible. In this edition of Construction tech review, articles highlight the various possibilities that exist with the implementation of BIM, directly from the experiences of industry leaders and veterans. We hope that the insights these pages hold will create a positive difference to the participants of the construction industry and readers alike. Lets us know your thoughts. Michael Rosario Managing Editorconstructiontechreview.comBringing Intelligence to Modelling Copyright © 2020 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Editorial StaffDavid VincentFred SmithKevin DavisFredrick GallowayJames FerrerRose D. WilsonManaging EditorMichael Rosario*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffVisualizersSalesScott JuasyAndrew D`souzaJames D. Phillipsandrew@constructiontechreview.comContact Us:Phone:510-996-5173Email:sales@constructiontechreview.comeditor@constructiontechreview.commarketing@constructiontechreview.com March - 17 - 2020, Vol 03 Issue 2 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to Construction Tech ReviewVisit www.constructiontechreview.com
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