Building Information Modeling has a dramatic history
when it comes to its expansion in the landscapes of AEC industry over the
years. BIM which is also known as Virtual Design and Construction has a dominant
presence in AEC industry because of the fact that is has the potential to
realize project outcomes and can control them significantly as per requirement.
In short design and construction professionals can attain superior control over
project outcomes by analyzing multidiscipline models.
Well, Building Information Modeling evolved as a concept
some four decades ago but it was not practiced by AEC professionals in the
industry at that time. For approximately ten years since it first appeared in
the journal, the term ‘BIM’ used to be seen only in research papers. BIM as a
technology and a process started to be implemented in construction projects
some thirty years ago. So once AEC professionals started using BIM in
construction they never looked back to their sluggish performance. BIM
strengthened every aspect of construction process by enabling design and
construction professionals to execute engineering services smoothly.
In the initial stages of BIM’s implementation in
construction industry it only used to assist design and construction
professionals in developing 3D models which incorporate all the physical and
functional attributes of the building.
Building Information Models are created for each building discipline
such as architecture, structure and MEP services which are often coordinated in the end. For the purpose of developing 3D models Revit
is used globally by design and construction professionals.
Slowly and gradually other effective BIM software such
as Navisworks and 3ds Max came into picture which allowed AEC professionals in
streamlining the process even more. Navisworks is effective project review
software which is used for clash detection and for generating simulation
videos. Nothing can beat BIM technology when it comes to detecting and
eliminating clashes between model elements. Apart from detecting clashes
construction professionals can see the entire construction process in a
sequential manner with the help of simulation videos.
Numerous new dimensions have been added to 3D models
over the years which are extremely significant in providing imperative
information to AEC professionals. The new dimensions include 4D, 5D and 6D
which help in finding out the time, cost and sustainability of the building in
making.
This clearly says
that BIM has made a tremendous growth since the time it was first used in AEC
industry.
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