BIM is an intelligent 3D model-based process for creating and managing the information for a project: before, during and after construction.
BIM provides value by enabling architecture, engineering and construction professionals to collaborate and to work together effectively over the lifecycle of a project.
BIM help's the architects, engineers, contractors and owners to realize their projects more efficiently and with increased profitability than ever before.
Construction Shop drawings are the actual detail of all manufactured or fabricated items, indicate proper relation to adjoining work, amplify design details of equipment in proper relation to physical spaces in the structure, and incorporate minor changes of design or construction to suit actual conditions.
The information added in the shop drawings was for the engineer & architect to compare to the specifications and drawings. The shop drawings we developed contained more detailed information that it was documented in the construction documents.
We made notes that concerned changes and differences from the original drawings. With the help of shop drawings, the client could see how everything would go together and how it all would work.
Clash detection via Building Information Modeling (BIM) helps in speeding up projects by identifying clashes between several models during the design stage itself, helping architects and contractors eliminate chances of multi-level design changes which can result into budget overshoot and delay in project completion time.
Clash detection is an effective method to identify and resolving any issues with the project model.
The main purpose is to provide to volume of work for cost control and to see that the adequate options of materials are explored during the execution of the project. Estimating and costing serves the number of purposes in the construction process including preparation and finalize of bids and cost control.
Estimate is prepared as per the requirements of the project in various stages, and it is very helpful to decide and control the budget. Therefore, estimation and costing plays vital role for starting any construction work.
Construction is a high-risk activity. The Project owner, construction companies, consultants, bankers and financial institutions, vendors & suppliers and even the service providers, each have their own fears of facing risks in the construction industry.
In order to stop from surprising events, risk assessment should be adopted. This helps to manage risk proactively. Managing risks proactively will help to complete the project with less obstruction and with more confidence.
Risk is the main cause of uncertainty in any industry and so also in construction industry. Thus, construction industry is increasingly focusing more on identifying risks and managing them before they affect the construction activity. The knowledge of the risks will provide various options on how to deal with potential problems.
It is important to capture all potential risks in a project and undertake all necessary actions or make provisions for eliminating or preventing them from occurring. Alternatively, the effects of risks may be reduced and allocated to the party best prepared for managing them. This requires a systematic approach to risk management.
Managing risks on projects is a process that includes risk assessment and a mitigation strategy for those risks. Risk assessment includes both the identification of potential risk and the evaluation of the potential impact of the risk. A risk mitigation plan is designed to eliminate or minimize the impact of the risk events—occurrences that have a negative impact on the project. Identifying risk is both a creative and a disciplined process.
BIM integrates with construction management software, making it easier for construction managers to evaluate the cost & time of their jobs. The technique is effective while paired with actual project management techniques so that managers can eliminate project delays and failures. BIM also reduces liability and the risk to the construction firm