Modern Trends that are Shaping the future of BIM Technology

The Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Industry is changing at a faster pace than ever before. New possibilities have been opened up because of modern technologies. Now, every professional has more resources and solutions to offer to their clients. The way experts like Architects, Engineers, and Contractors are working now has been changed to such a great extent that now we can think of sustainable buildings and projects with the least wastage and pollution. This helps in building an eco-friendly environment and developing smart cities.

There is one methodology behind all those possibilities and that is Building Information Modeling. It has revolutionized the whole construction industry. BIM is not a digital software or a tool, but a methodology. It gathers all the data for building models and emphasizes it very precisely. It allows using this data for other models as well. One unique feature is that any change made in a model reflects in realtime on the other models as well. For any new project, various governments are looking for BIM Methodology in tenders. 

There are many benefits of BIM Services out of which, the major ones are as follows:

1. Less Rework

As stated earlier, it gathers all the data of various departments, there is no need to enter the data again and again. As a result, it saves a lot of time and efforts are reduced up to a great extent. It gives access to every department involved in the project. Thus, it promotes an informed work environment in the company. 

2. Clash Detection

As all the data is gathered at the same time in BIM, there are high chances of clashes between designs. One might miss a clash if done manually. So, before becoming a major problem in the project, BIM helps you to detect clashes at an early stage. So efficiency is increased and timely delivery of the project becomes possible.

3. Cost Reduction

When one is not making an error in the design and construction phase, it automatically reduces the costs because no rework has to be done. If any problem arises, additional materials will be used and the costs will go up. But with the help of BIM, this doesn't happen, so it will reduce the cost of those additional materials.

Now, let's shed some light on the modern trends that are shaping the future of BIM in the construction industry.

1. 3D Printing

Though it had some drawbacks when it was introduced to the world, 3D Printing technology has advanced immensely over the last few years. Now, it is easy for professionals to create accurate models and designs with minimum loss. By using this technology with BIM processors, various prototypes of the building can be made and shared with the stakeholders. Teams can work better by collaborating with each other because they can see the physical form of their design as well. 

According to some reports, the 3D printing industry will be worth over $40 Billion by 2024. So as it keeps evolving, more professionals will start working in this industry looking at its benefits for better results.

2. 3D Laser Scanning

This technology allows scanning the existing structures efficiently in order to gain relevant information. This can be anything like size and shape. Then it generates data that can be transferred into various BIM Softwares. It is so fast that it would take only a few hours to scan and collect the data whereas it would take many days if it is done manually. Scan to BIM service is costly, especially for small and medium-sized firms. That's why it is not considered everyone's go-to service when the need for refurbishments or renovation arises. 

But in today's time, it has benefitted a lot to every BIM Services Provider. The main reason is that it is not prone to human errors. So costs are saved and can be dedicated somewhere else. This ensures the timely delivery of the project as well. Every technology comes with a cost. Better the technology, higher the prices. But 3D Laser Scanning will emerge as a top technology in BIM in near future.

3. Internet of Things (IoT)

This is a service that can transform the whole BIM process. Data simplification becomes possible with the help of IoT which can be released to contractors. The design process can be augmented as it captures the real-time data by using different devices. It allows us to work at a faster pace and the whole design process can be done quickly right from the start.

4. Usage of Drone

As well all know drones can capture all the details of a model giving a 360-degree view of any structure in a short period of time. This is very helpful when we need the data of such a project that has a larger area. This data can be used by BIM Consultants in order to make the BIM Modeling more efficient and accurate.

5. Cloud Software

The introduction of cloud softwares has affected every industry. It allows sharing the data on multiple devices. This is very helpful in BIM softwares. Cloud mobile applications are of great help to AEC Industry. The collaboration of all the teams at the same time becomes possible through this technology. This helps in quick reporting, thus reducing the wastage of time and money in project collaboration. As the usage of mobile devices increases, work on the desktop will be less and initial sketching can be done on any mobile. 

Conclusion:

By reading the above trends, it is clear that BIM Services will remain a crucial part of the construction industry. The process of how BIM works will change slowly and gradually as people adopt the new technologies. These trends will shape the popularity of BIM and clients will expect BIM Service Providers to follow them. The BIM Outsourcing Companies have to make the transition now to survive in the market. Silicon Valley Infomedia Pvt. Ltd. is one such company. We offer various BIM Services by keeping sustainability and efficiency in mind. As we are working for the last 13 years in the AEC Industry, we have earned an edge over our competitors when comes to provide BIM Services. Get in touch with us today to know more about the BIM trends, and get your next BIM Project outsourced with us. Call us at +917926852558 or drop your an email at info@siliconinfo.com and our concerned team will assist you.