Advantages and disadvantages when applying BIM

BIM is one of the great strides in the construction industry (AEC), bringing a revolutionary element in the design, construction, and project management. The model is gradually becoming one of the determining factors for the growth of contractors in the world. BIM model helps contractors create 3D models of projects with full information of every smallest detail, updating is always happening continuously and synchronously. The assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of BIM depends on the contractor’s capacity – the ability to apply BIM to the project.

Advantages of applying BIM to the project

• Centralized data management:  you won’t have to manually update batches of 2D CAD drawings every time a project is modified. With BIM, everything happens automatically and accurately, you just need to focus on the quality of the 3D design models.
• Visual model design:  the whole project will be included in a digitized model in the most detailed and accurate way. You can see each component of the project, every smallest detail depending on the level of the model. The investor will easily get the most intuitive view of the project, and the structural design team, MEP… easily detect conflicts, and optimally design the details in the space of the building.
• Saving costs – time:  BIM helps contractors and investors have a more accurate view when estimating investment and cost ranges, all models on BIM have depth and are very accurate. Minimize costs and work time with consistent data management, avoiding loss in the process of archiving and managing documents.
• Increased collaboration:  BIM helps the link between departments become closer, from architectural design, structure, MEP, and estimation… all work on a unified model, and every Information is regularly updated to form a seamless flow of information.
• Limiting risks:  the 3D model in BIM has all the elements of an actual building, making it easy to detect conflicts between components in the construction, limiting arising during construction, and minimizing errors. omission.

Difficulties in using BIM

• Investment problem:  the advantages of BIM are undisputed, but converting from an old model (2D) to a new model (BIM) requires businesses to have relatively large initial investment steps… From the cost of software licensing, consulting, and implementation experts, to training employees to use new software, sometimes businesses need to upgrade their computer systems.
• The initial steps are extremely important:  for BIM, the initial preparation steps are extremely important in a project, the advantages of BIM will not be effective if the contractor does not master the skills. cooperation between parties in the design process.