5 Benefits of BIM For Architects
Mar 31, 2023
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The more widespread the use of BIM in the construction industry, the more the benefits are becoming apparent. BIM integration into a project is undoubtedly an area where there is an excellent opportunity to deliver better builds whilst saving time and money.BIM is changing the lives of surveyors and architects for the better. The technology is continually evolving to deliver even more accuracy, helping to increase its use from the start of a project to the building handover and ongoing management.
Whilst BIM benefits all construction areas, from design to completion, we look at how BIM specifically helps architects in greater detail below.
BIM drives more cost-effective, timely building solutions
BIM services such as those offered by The CAD Room, a leading BIM outsourcing partner, open up the entire process for the building industry. Bringing the structured BIM approach to provide reliable, verified information will reduce the number of construction errors that creep in using older traditional design and build methods to deliver better builds on time and budget more reliably!
The Common Data Environment (CDE) and 3D modelling software work within BIM to provide greater project insight more efficiently through digital project modelling to assist architects with all aspects of project management. The process defines the project, the responsibilities, and the optimum timings. Any changes within the project are visible in real-time with easy onsite viewing to keep the project on track, as there is no waiting for paperwork or phone calls to check on changes or delays. Automated clash detection and version control tools leave architects free to spend their time on creative design solutions and building issues, with many project management tasks and coordinating the project roles being less cumbersome. BIM reduces the risk of project clashes and human error, diminishing the need for costly and inconvenient last-minute reworks. Greater detail in output helps understand all parties involved in the building development.
Real building visualisation
Reality-capturing technology using 3D models and point clouds brings end-building visualisation to the project. Architects can more freely see the impact of their design on the environment and try more creative ideas, as they can view and evaluate the effects of their design ideas in greater detail. Design and landscaping decisions can be assessed more realistically before foundations are laid.
Greater design coordination
BIM brings in measured survey data, providing critical design information to assist architects in managing the complexities of the design processes involving many people who all need access to the most up-to-date information to operate effectively.
Increased productivity
BIM brings a comprehensive digital project model to the fore, enabling accurate real-life visualisation. Spatial information and concepts can be precisely communicated from the architect to the surveyors, building contractors and engineers more cohesively, timely and error and risk-free than traditional design processes have ever been able to.
Stakeholder cloud accessibility
All information and data on the project are updated to the cloud, making it easy for stakeholders to quickly access the most up-to-date information from any location without delays. The latest changes and project progress information is always to hand, so delays and confusion over the latest design changes are avoided. Architects reduce workloads when disseminating information regarding the project and its progression, leaving them time to concentrate on the core architectural decisions.
Many experts concur that BIM and digital tools are the way of the future. Therefore, architects moving forward to integrate BIM into their practice will likely have the brightest lots as we see a rise in BIM and 3D building modelling use for small and large-scale domestic and commercial building and infrastructure projects.
Increased collaboration between architects, designers, engineers and the construction trades will be the backbone of future buildings, bringing opportunities for shared knowledge to thrive in exciting and innovative ways to meet the UK government's commitment to better builds.
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