BIM Management is More than a 3D Representation

Unveiling BIM’s hidden layers and its power on Modern Construction

 

The general perception of BIM as a management tool limits it, in many cases, to its visualisation capabilities. The reality is that BIM is way more than that. It is an integrated approach that results in a coordinated design, embedding information into the model and facilitating the workflow of the project.

 

The immediate benefits of BIM, as an integrated mechanism, are noticed through the enhanced collaborative space between the different stakeholders of the project.

 

It supports the decision-making process and provides a framework to implement and monitor critical measures, such as efficiency and sustainability.

A robust BIM management process will finetune and impact the 3 pillars of a successful project:

• Time: by simplifying the workflow, and allowing almost “live” collaboration & coordination
• Cost: the accuracy of the modelling assists in any sensitivity analysis to understand and control the cost of delivering the project.
• Quality: beyond the obvious clash detection capabilities, a BIM management tool allows tracking the progress of construction, ensuring quality is monitored and maintained

At BDAI, we advocate for an integration of BIM Management in the design process. We assist our clients in formulating a system that is specifically catering for their needs.

 

BDAI BIM:  Stages & Service

 

At BDAI, we breakdown the BIM process into 3 stages:

• Stage 1: Project Establishment
• Stage 2: Design Coordination & Clash Detection
• Stage 3: Quality Control & Delivery

 

The service will encompass the following:

• BIM Implementation: Setting up the BIM standards and Protocols, defining Workflows, and ensuring that all project stakeholders adhere to these standards.
• BIM Management Plan: BDAI will prepare the BIM Management Plan (BMP) which defines the execution, monitoring and control of BIM by providing a framework so that the design team members, and any other stakeholder, understand the project requirements and organisation. The BMP will be updated at every design phase to serve as a central reference for all parties.
• BIM software and technology: The BIM manager will assist the project team to be trained on the preferred coordination platform.
• Collaboration and Coordination: As BIM managers, BDAI will facilitate the collaboration and coordination among the design team, ensuring that all parties are using the current BIM data and models.
• Clash Detection: BDAI will use clash detection tools to identify any conflict and issue a report for the relevant consultants to update their models, in order to eliminate any clashes.
• Model Management: BDAI will oversee the creation, maintenance, and quality control of the BIM models. Any identified deviation will be communicated to the relevant consultant to update their modelling.
• Standards and Guidelines: BDAI will develop and enforce BIM standards as highlighted in the BIM Management Plan.
• Support: BDAI will provide support to the design team to ensure that they can effectively use BIM tools and follow established Standards and Guidelines.
• Quality Control: BDAI will review and assess the quality and integrity of the BIM data and models throughout the design stage and during construction.

 

At BDAI, we have a dedicated team to provide BIM Management services.

 

We assist our clients in creating a tailor-made framework that caters for their specific requirements.

 

BDAI BIM is a standalone service and can be offered separately to other services like Design, Documentation & Design Management.