What is the big deal with BIM (Building Information Modeling)? The answer is simple, for the first time there is an easy to use organizing tool for the drawings and data on buildings. BIM is both the 3D model of the building (the “blueprints”) and the container and index to the building data. BIM can be the “one stop” shopping center for your building information.
BIM Studios helps owners understand the steps they need to take to properly implement BIM technologies and then, infusing BIM into their current building data management system.
BIM is the foundation of a new era in creating, collecting and managing information on the built environment. Traditionally this information is fragmented, inaccurate and difficult to access and use. The current methods of dealing with information results in massive wastes in the design, construction, management and operations of buildings. The correct applications of BIM will result in the reduction of building related costs around twenty percent throughout the lifecycle of the building.
Like all new technologies there is confusion, misinformation, silo implementations, data hoarding, and misdirected actions being taken by architects, engineers, general & sub contractors, consultants, manufacturers and suppliers. You, the Owner, are most likely already receiving the BIM data through Revit and other BIM sources, but the data is fragmented, duplicated, error prone and unusable by others involved in the construction process and across your entire organization. It is not difficult to properly implement BIM, but it will not happen without the owner understanding what must be done and directing the integrated implementation of a plan.