Building Information Modeling, nothing is more

beneficial than this

I don’t think so that I need to explain here the kind of complexities that are faced by architects

and engineers in a construction process but what needs to explained is that how to overcome

these problems. Today we have every possible solution for our problems but the only thing is

that we need to understand that right solution must be adopted by us. The same formula can be

applied in construction business as well, that means to overcome the complexities we need to

implement right techniques and tools. In our context the right tools are high end software which

helps design and construction professionals in delivering engineering solutions to the clients.

Too many stakeholders are involved in building construction and all of them have to provide

some or the other kinds of solutions to the engineering problems. In short we need to make best

use of right software for maximizing our productivity. For example CAD software must be used

effectively so that outstanding construction drawings are created which do not need any kind of

rework. On the other hand Revit must be used to fullest possible manner so that efficient

multidiscipline models are developed.

But BIM software is always appreciated by design and construction professionals over CAD

software when it comes to executing 3D modeling services. The tools that are contained in BIM

software Revit are considered much advanced when compared to the tools incorporated in

AutoCAD. Revit can develop more accurate models because it contains a feature called

worksharing, which allow all its users to share a model which contains all the elements in it and

works as a communication tool between team members. A copy of this model is used by

individual members for developing the design further. That means Revit facilitates effective and

smooth communication between design team members which results in generating effective

models. But no such feature is incorporated in AutoCAD and hence the quality of 3D models

developed in it is not that high.

Building Information Modeling also provides correct information to design and construction

professionals regarding cost estimates which help in making the best use of allocated budget.

Apart from this effective construction schedules are also developed by AEC professionals by

using BIM.