Guidelines of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for General Contractors & Sub-contractors
In
recent years, the function of general contractors are simplified to
larger extent, goes all the credit to Building Information Modelling.
Most of the tasks done by general contractors and Sub-contractors
have its perfect solution/aids in BIM provided some leading service
provider for instance, Autodesk Navisworks, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD
and Autodesk Building Design Suite (BDS) to name the few. 3D, 4D and 5D BIM are useful for general contractors. At 3D BIM, the clear and
accurate visual 3 dimensional images simplified the work and avoid
the reworking which happens due to clash detection. Contrary to that,
4D Building Information Modeling deals with on-site construction
activities leads to keep the contractors updated about the day to day
action of practical work while the 5D Building Information Modeling
(probably the most beneficial) manages the financial aspect of
construction project to avoid the unnecessary wastage of money. Due
its worldwide adoption in the countries like US, UK, Middle East and
Australia, it has set a global standard for all the users related to
Architectural, Engineering and Construction Industry.
Building
Information Modelling unravels the exertion of contractors in major
ways because the overall responsibility of coordination between
construction, accounting, information processing, cost estimation and
scrutiny of on –site development is handled by general contractors.
When managing multiple areas it is very natural tendency to need a
technology that unburdens the work load in comprehensible manner. The
BIM is helpful and advantageous in many ways which was not possible a
decade ago. Some of the major benefits of Building Information
Modeling (BIM) gained by general contractors and sub-contractors in
nutshell are:
How
BIM assist in Cost estimation : BIM collects the estimation of
pricing and quantity take-off and organized in separate database
which facilitates the productivity.
How
4D BIM serve the simulation for contractors : Simulation help the
contractors to understand the project more clearly and planned the
further process more efficiently which save lots reworking and
wastage of money as simulation takes place at preconstruction phase
which leads to proper planning and appropriate utilization of
budget.
How
BIM detects the clash coordination : One of the major worry in
construction is the clash of various component from other discipline.
Lack of communication and practical pictures of structure leads to
clash detection which later on cost heavily as the structure goes
through reconstruction and several adjustments. Due to BIM, the clash
detection takes place before the actual construction and save lots of
money.
How
BIM is beneficial in cost cutting and communication : Due to errors
at early stage the total cost of project reduced automatically and
BIM calculates the amount to be reduced. Along with cost-cutting
Building Information Modelling also strengthens communication between
the professional teams involved in the project.
How
BIM boost the productivity : Due to efficient and speedy work of BIM,
the productivity of project also has an edge because good
productivity determines the happy and satisfied clients.
How
BIM is favorable in Construction Planning : As it is the
responsibility of general contractors to plan the whole construction
process from coordination via shop drawings, authorization, and
fabrication to installation. BIM process the scheduling and
sequencing of steps to be taken in construction.
How
Building Information Modelling supports the documentation of model :
After the completion of construction, the general contractors provide
a record of whole model consist of amalgamation from involved
sub-contractors.
Hence,
Building Information Modelling is a boon for contractors which is
useful in maximum ways and provide an efficient work rate. Due the
multi-functional quality of BIM, it is rapidly gaining the popularity
in construction industry.
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