BIM (Building Information Modelling) has been revolutionizing the AEC over the past few years. The advantages of the long-term application of BIM in the field of project management is an area that has yet to reach its full potential. The need for management of an asset is a continuous process; from inception to demolition, a true cradle to grave cycle which involves handling large volumes of data for which BIM is an ideal solution. Project managers need to be able to interrogate the available information and reap the maximum benefits for effective project management.

Building Information Modelling has some aspects which can facilitate easier project management.

• Constructability: Building Information Modelling provides a platform to carry out constructability reviews and monitor constructability.
• Clash Detection: The inconsistencies in the designs of the various disciplines of a building is the most commonly seen problem on a construction project. This happens because of an overlap between the different plans. The best solution to this issue is to use BIM and bring the plans together in the cloud to detect any discrepancies and make the necessary changes.
• Quantity Take-off: Since there is the possibility of integration between a BIM model and a database containing cost estimations, accurate quantity take offs can be achieved pre-construction and that information retained for maintenance and renovation applications throughout the life of the building. This will also be of benefit at the end of the building life cycle when the implications of disposal need to be clearly understood.

A recent report from RICS reminds us that ‘both BIM and project management centre around the themes of “collaboration”, “coordination”, “communication”, “exchange”, and “collation”, there is a significant overlap between the two.’ Where the focus of BIM in previous years has been on the design and pre-construction phases of a project, the move towards Level three BIM will mean that focus shifts towards the construction and later life cycle of a building. This means that the project manager will play a central role in the usage of BIM on built environment sector projects.

The Driving Vision methodology is ensuring you have the best technology available to meet the needs of your projects. Driving Vision transforms construction project management through the adoption of BIM and the use of immersive technology. We aid collaboration; providing virtual cloud-based workstations and hosting virtual servers. Working with our clients we identify the technology that will make BIM implementation and execution easier and more cost effective. Get in touch to book a demonstration of our process and learn more about how Driving Vision can assist your BIM transition.

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