BIM is highly constructive for construction management!

Building Information Modeling which helps in representing the physical and functional characteristics of a building digitally is highly useful for every possible building stakeholder. Apart from architects, engineers and fabricators who use information related to building geometry for enhancing their productivity, BIM is also highly valuable for general contractors. General contractors have to take care of all the activities of a construction projects from its beginning till it is handed over to clients. In other words they have to manage the entire project lifecycle irrespective of all kinds of obstacles such as delays caused in project delivery due to rework.

No one else have to answer the clients about project delays apart from contactors. Apart from this if project cost exceeds its limit contractors have to be answerable for that. So, frankly speaking general contractors have to manage all the obstacles that come across during project lifecycle. So, when it comes to the management of entire project lifecycle by the contractors they make best use of Building Information Modeling. BIM models developed for architecture, structure and MEP provide enough precise information to design and construction professionals which helps them in effective construction. Effective onsite construction is very important for the productivity of the project and BIM facilitates that effectively. Since clashes are thoroughly detected between elements of distinct models during clash detection, no conflicts and rework arise during construction stage.

A Building Information Model contains complete data about building construction such as information related to design, construction, operation, maintenance, construction schedules and logistics etc. Successful coordination of this information among entire building stakeholders helps in managing the project. When crucial building data related to design, construction, maintenance etc is shared across all disciplines the entire building process can be streamlined.

Building Information Modeling helps in improving the quality of the design, reduces rework and project cost by identifying design errors early and strengthens communication across disciplines. So with the assistance of BIM construction professionals can effectively manage all the stage of construction such as preconstruction, construction and post construction. Reduced rework and improved design only translates into high productivity.