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Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become a game-changer in the realm of infrastructure projects. This innovative approach to project management and design offers a multitude of benefits. we'll explore four compelling reasons why implementing BIM for infrastructure projects is essential for success. From enhanced collaboration to streamlined project management, discover how BIM can revolutionize the way we build our cities and critical infrastructure.
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4 REASONSTO IMPLEMENTBIM TOYOUR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
#1 BIMFOR INFRASTRUCTURE ATPLANNINGAND DESIGNINGSTAGE
ThetoolsprovidedbyBIMforplanninganddesign becomevaluablerightfromtheonsetwhenitcomesto infrastructureprojects.Itcanallowarchitectsand engineerstomapoutinfrastructuredesignthatwould maximizetheusageofavailableland.Itsclash detection and3Dvisualizationcapabilities also allow themto recognizeanychallengesthatwould arisewiththe proposeddesign. Thosechallengesanderrorscouldbe identifiedandriskcouldbe mitigated. Italsoprovides toolsforpropercollaborationbetweenthestakeholders allowinginfrastructurecompaniestobetterpresenttheir ideastothestakeholders.Italsoallowsthevarious membersoftheteamtoeffectivelycommunicate increasingproductivityandreducingmiscommunication.
#2 BIMFORBETTER CONTROLOVER COSTANDTIME
Infrastructureprojectsowingtotheirsizeand complexitiesoftenendupspanning yearsSimilarly, thereisconsiderableamountofmoneyinvolvedinthese projectswhichneedstobeaccountedfor. Using BIM allowsprojectmanagerstogainbettercontrolover costandtimeaspectoftheprojectrightfromthe conception. Forinstance,4DBIMlinksall timeand schedulerelatedinformationtothe3Dmodelsothat anyworkflowerrorscanbedetectedandproject timelinecanbemaintained. Likewise,incaseof5DBIM, costcanbeconnectedtoquantitiessothatanychange inquantitiesisautomaticallyupdatedintermsofcost. Thiswaythroughouttheprojecttheaspectoftimeand costcanberegulatedandcontrolled.
#3 BIMFORFACILITY MANAGEMENT
Theworkneverendswiththeconstructionofthe infrastructureastheverystructureneedstobe thoroughly maintained becauseanymistakesorignored problems couldcauselotofmoneyandresources,orin worstcaseitcouldhaveadverserepercussions. Using BIMcould helpinensuringeffective facility managementandenergyanalysisforsustainability.BIM modelsthatwereusedforconstructioncanbeupdated toreflecttheonsitechangesandas-builtmodelscanbecreated. Theseas-builtmodelsprovideallthe informationlikethelocationofcomponents, manufacturer’sdetails,serialnumbersetc.Sothefacility managershaveahandydatabasewhichtheycanrefer toandquicklycarryouttheirscheduledmaintenance tasks,monitorforupdatesandmakeanyrepairs.
#4 SCANTOBIMFOR RENOVATION
Existinginfrastructurearound worldincludingroads, bridges,watertreatmentplants,damnsetc.areinneed ofregularrepairandrenovation.Itisquiteriskyand errorpronetogointorenovationviamoreconventional methods.ScantoBIMServicesprovidestheexact informationabouttheinfrastructure’sconditionssothatitbecomespossibleandeasierforengineersto properlyplananddesigntheinfrastructureproject. Alot oftimesalongwithrenovationthescopeofprojectalso involvesextensionofthesame.Here,theengineersmust getaholisticview oftheentireexistingnetworkwhich includeselectricallines,wastewaterpipelines,gaslines etc.sothattherearenoclashesbetweentheproposed designandexistingfacilities.Finally,italsoprovidesthe moreconventionalBIMdeliverablesstatedabove ensuringthattheprojectiscompletedwithminimal errorsandontimeandbudget.
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