MAY - 2020CONSTRUCTIONTECHREVIEW.COM8IN MYOPINIONBy Gregory Allouis, Strategic Solutions Director, SPIE UKOperators in the built environment are waking up to the value that they can derive from using Building Information Modelling (BIM). To help the industry operate faster and more efficiently, a shift that was first started by the UK government legislating that all buildings procured by public bodies must leverage BIM Level 2 standards--to meet targets on project delivery times, imported materials, project costs and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per-cent--is now gaining momentum.All Hands-on DeckCollaboration on projects is a constant challenge for those in the built environment. With numerous stakeholders involved, from architects, to consultancies and principal, and sub-contractors, accountability for everything on a project can be difficult to maintain. BIM provides a means to rectify this. The introduction of BIM means that there is transparency amongst everyone involved as to what is required at each stage, from the initial designs through to delivering the work in the real world. By creating a single source of truth, systems are designed that can be built realistically. Accurate PricingBIM can also help those in the built environment be more competitive as it allows more precise planning and reduces the likelihood of problems and delays. Through the use of 5D BIM skills, engineers are able to enhance their models with each component at every stage of the project. As a result, prices can be accurately calculated without undue contingencies, allowing for more competitive bids when pitching for contracts.BIM doesn't have to be BigThe industry started to apply BIM to larger projects with the requirement for collaboration amongst different contractors, mainly because of the amount of design information that needs to be shared and the need to coordinate the different packages. Once a project team is experienced in applying BIM to a largescale project, it is only natural to use this methodology with smaller contracts where a smart design would also be beneficial and valueable.Whether you're using BIM or not, BIM technology is now helping create greater efficiencies. For example, software such as REVIT allows automating or semis automating of activities, such as quantity take-offs which saves time and brings consistency across projects.LEVERAGING BIM FOR BUSINESS GROWTHGregory Allouis
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