4 Reasons to Implement BIM for Infrastructure Projects

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REASONS TO
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IMPLEMENT BIM
TO YOUR
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS
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BIM FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AT PLANNING AND DESIGNING
STAGE
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The tools provided by BIM for planning and design
become valuable right from the onset when it
comes to infrastructure projects. It can allow
architects and engineers to map out
infrastructure design that would maximize the
usage of available land. Its clash detection and
3D visualization capabilities also allow them to
recognize any challenges that would arise with
the proposed design. Those challenges and
errors could be identified and risk could be
mitigated. It also provides tools for proper
collaboration between the stakeholders allowing
infrastructure companies to better present their
ideas to the stakeholders. It also allows the
various members of the team to effectively
communicate increasing productivity and reducing
miscommunication.
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BIM FOR BETTER CONTROL OVER COST AND TIME
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Infrastructure projects owing to their size and
complexities often end up spanning
years Similarly, there is considerable amount of
money involved in these projects which needs to
be accounted for. Using BIM allows project
managers to gain better control over cost and
time aspect of the project right from the
conception. For instance, 4D BIM links all time
and schedule related information to the 3D model
so that any workflow errors can be detected and
project timeline can be maintained. Likewise,
in case of 5D BIM, cost can be connected to
quantities so that any change in quantities is
automatically updated in terms of cost. This way
throughout the project the aspect of time and
cost can be regulated and controlled.
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BIM FOR FACILITY MANAGEMENT
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The work never ends with the construction of the
infrastructure as the very structure needs to be
thoroughly maintained because any mistakes or
ignored problems could cause lot of money and
resources, or in worst case it could have adverse
repercussions. Using BIM could help in ensuring
effective facility management and energy analysis
for sustainability. BIM models that were used for
construction can be updated to reflect the onsite
changes and as-built models can be created.
These as-built models provide all the
information like the location of components,
manufacturers details, serial numbers etc. So
the facility managers have a handy database which
they can refer to and quickly carry out their
scheduled maintenance tasks, monitor for updates
and make any repairs.
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SCAN TO BIM FOR RENOVATION
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Existing infrastructure around world including
roads, bridges, water treatment plants, damns
etc. are in need of regular repair and
renovation. It is quite risky and error prone to
go into renovation via more conventional methods.
Scan to BIM Services provides the exact
information about the infrastructures conditions
so that it becomes possible and easier for
engineers to properly plan and design the
infrastructure project. A lot of times along
with renovation the scope of project also
involves extension of the same. Here, the
engineers must get a holistic view of the entire
existing network which includes electrical lines,
wastewater pipelines, gas lines etc. so that
there are no clashes between the proposed design
and existing facilities. Finally, it also
provides the more conventional BIM deliverables
stated above ensuring that the project is
completed with minimal errors and on time and
budget.
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