Impact of BIM Implementation on Architectural Practice

1. Impact of BIM Implementation on Architectural Practice The beginnings of BIM Modeling can be traced back to 1962.However, architects, contractors and allied construction personnel realized the many benefits of this innovative modeling solution almost 20 years back. As time passed, technologies evolved and the need for BIM adoption increased further. BIM has simplified a variety of construction & renovation processes for AEC firms, architects and contractors. Before diving into the world of benefits offered by BIM Services & tools, you need to understand what BIM is all about.

2. What is Building Information Modeling? Building Information Modeling (BIM) is leading the digital transformation objectives of the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) Industry. To put it simply, Building Information Modeling (BIM) empowers Architects, Contractors, Engineers and allied personnel to plan, design &create digital 3D models of a building or a construction project. Stakeholders can then view a digital representation of what a residential or a commercial building might look like & how it will operate. Why 3D models? Creating 3D models in BIM isn’t just limited to superficial model building. The models built in BIM also include several crucial pieces of information/data about a construction project or building like the geometry, environmental impact, the entire building life- cycle, visualization data, function data like detection zones and much more! Architectural 3D Modeling & BIM tools enable advanced workflow capabilities that boost the entire design process, starting from the concept of a building to its completion. The data which is developed in the BIM during the construction project’s lifecycle can be effectively leveraged by Architects, Engineers and Contractors for: •Space Planning •Displaying Complex Spatial Relationships •Computational Design •Clash Detection •Virtual & Augmented Realities •Model Element Dependency •Parametric Relationships •Cost Estimation & much more! BIM doesn’t simplify offer a glimpse of the physical features of a building to the architect. It does more! BIM models act as a shared knowledge resource where Architects, Engineers, Planners & Collaborators can store all the crucial data in one place and carry out complex calculations on the go.

3. Did you know? Many of the modern-day architects are seamlessly leveraging BIM workflows to plan, design and build high-performance residential and commercial buildings that are forward- thinking and efficient! What were Pre-BIM times like? •Before BIM came into the limelight, construction plans often faced human errors. A simple miscalculation would lead to huge complications for a construction project resulting in unexpected costs and delays. •Inability to predict the environmental impact on commercial & residential buildings as well as construction projects. •Without BIM, it was the responsibility of subcontractors and architects to estimate the number of materials needs to complete a project and the associated costs. If changes to the design were done then it would result in recalculations that simply meant rework, deadline extensions and unnecessary headaches. •Without BIM, architects couldn’t possibly leverage cutting-edge solutions like: •3D BIM: Comprehensive 3D Architecture tools and services •4D BIM:Involves Scheduling, Duration & Timelines •5D BIM: Budgetary Tracking, Cost Estimation & Analysis •6D BIM:Making a building energy-efficient and self-sustainable What Benefits do Architectural BIM Services Entail? Enjoy Enhanced Visualization Building Information Modeling tools & 3D Modeling Services enable architects to seamlessly view a construction project or a building in basic 3D dimensions like width, height & depth. In addition to that, BIM tools also enable architects to view a building in 4D, 5D & 6D models which improves visualization and planning. Carryout Accurate Environmental Impact Analysis As discussed earlier, BIM tools help architects to view buildings or construction projects in 6D models. In these models, architects and engineers can seamlessly analyze the environmental impact upon a building over time. This helps stakeholders to determine those materials that have excellent regenerative design features & energy efficiency.

4. Improved Communication & Collaboration With BIM Modeling tools, Architects and other stakeholders can seamlessly share and store all the crucial information in one place. This enables architects in a team to seamlessly check the latest design and document changes wherever done. This keeps all the stakeholders on one page and eliminates confusion. In addition to that, you can easily invite your clients and other stakeholders to check, view and even collaborate on the construction project. This enables Architects and other teams to work closely and share their ideas effectively. Accelerate Construction Projects With the help of BIM, Architects can easily accelerate the entire design phase of a building. This literally means that once the design phase is completed, you can start the construction process because every minute aspect of your project is taken care of in the planning & design phase by BIM tools & services. Achieve High-Quality Results In BIM, all the important design changes are seamlessly documented which can be easily viewed by architects, engineers, clients and other stakeholders. This results in improved collaboration which results in minimal clashes, improved design & construction process which eventually leads to high-quality construction projects. These are a few ways through which BIM implementation is having a positive impact on Architectural Practice and Construction Projects.