How can you cut costs and waste with building information modeling?

Building information modeling (BIM) is a digital process that helps you create and manage data for your construction projects. It can help you reduce costs and waste by improving efficiency, quality, and collaboration. In this article, you will learn how to use BIM to optimize your design, planning, and execution stages.

1 What is BIM and how does it work?

BIM is not just a software or a tool, but a way of working that integrates different disciplines and stakeholders in a common data environment. BIM allows you to create a 3D model of your project that contains information about its physical and functional characteristics, such as materials, dimensions, costs, schedules, and performance. You can use this model to simulate, analyze, and communicate your design decisions and changes throughout the project lifecycle.

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Arthur Domingos

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BIM (modelagem da informação da construção) pode ser definido como um sistema de trabalho que se baseia na premissa de elaborar um modelo digital de uma edificação ou objeto e, nesse modelo, incluir informações (materiais, estruturas, interação com subdisciplinas, entre outras) de modo a obter uma interação entre elementos mais realista, quantitativos precisos e minimizar desperdícios e conflitos entre projetos.

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2 How can BIM reduce costs?

BIM can help you save money by avoiding errors, rework, and delays. By using BIM, you can detect and resolve clashes, inconsistencies, and conflicts in your design before they become costly problems on site. You can also optimize your material usage, procurement, and logistics by generating accurate quantities and specifications from your model. Additionally, you can reduce your operational and maintenance costs by using BIM to monitor and improve your asset performance and energy efficiency.

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Com a modelagem BIM, é possível prever de maneira precisa os insumos necessários para a construção de uma determinada edificação, em sua localização específica dentro da obra. Assim, evita-se compra de material excedente e destinação incorreta de materiais na obra. Além disso, com a compatibilização correta entre disciplinas é possível evitar retrabalho e soluções de última hora no canteiro de obras.

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3 How can BIM reduce waste?

BIM can help you minimize waste by enhancing your sustainability and circularity goals. By using BIM, you can design for deconstruction, reuse, and recycling of your materials and components. You can also evaluate the environmental impact of your design choices and alternatives by using BIM to calculate your carbon footprint, water consumption, and waste generation. Furthermore, you can reduce your paper consumption and storage by using BIM to digitize your documentation and data management.

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Chibuzor Iroegbu Bajeh Bsc Building.NIOB, NIM, TRCN

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By utilizing BIM Technology cost managers can generate more reliable cost estimates,detect clashes early and enables the tracking of changes.It allows for the automated extraction of quantities and cost related data, significantly reducing the potential for human errors and streamling the process of cost estimation.In summary BIM injects cost effectiveness into construction projects by improving efficiency,reducing rework and waste and enhancing collaboration and communication.

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4 How can BIM improve efficiency?

BIM can help you increase your productivity and quality by streamlining your workflows and processes. By using BIM, you can automate and standardize your tasks and deliverables, such as drawings, reports, and bills of quantities. You can also integrate your BIM model with other tools and platforms, such as scheduling, cost estimating, and project management software. Moreover, you can improve your coordination and collaboration by using BIM to share and update your data in real time with your team members and partners.

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5 How can BIM enhance collaboration?

BIM can help you foster a culture of trust and transparency by facilitating communication and engagement among your project stakeholders. By using BIM, you can create a single source of truth for your project data that is accessible and consistent for everyone involved. You can also use BIM to visualize and present your design ideas and feedback in a clear and interactive way. Additionally, you can use BIM to support your decision making and risk management by using data-driven insights and scenarios.

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A colaboração entre diferentes subdisciplinas é um grande ponto positivo do BIM. Com o auxílio de Manager BIM e um Plano de Operação claro, é possível utilizar softwares OpenBIM de compatibilização, como o Solibri, para evitar incompatibilidades entre projetos e para elaborar um projeto final mais adequado e verossímil à construção que será executada.

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6 How can you get started with BIM?

If you want to adopt BIM for your construction projects, you need to plan and prepare for the transition. You need to define your BIM goals and objectives, as well as your roles and responsibilities. You need to assess your current capabilities and gaps, as well as your training and support needs. You need to select and implement the right BIM software and hardware for your project requirements and budget. You also need to establish and follow the best practices and standards for BIM implementation and delivery.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 What is BIM and how does it work?

2 How can BIM reduce costs?

3 How can BIM reduce waste?

4 How can BIM improve efficiency?

5 How can BIM enhance collaboration?

6 How can you get started with BIM?

7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 What is BIM and how does it work?

2 How can BIM reduce costs?

3 How can BIM reduce waste?

4 How can BIM improve efficiency?

5 How can BIM enhance collaboration?

6 How can you get started with BIM?

7 Here’s what else to consider

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