Historically, construction project of any nature or scale was typically visualized in 3D, designed in 2D and built in 3D. In this process, a lot of data and information gets lost in translation.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) allows for visualization and design in 3D. The project owner, designer, builder and others involved in the project can clearly see the outcome even before the construction work is commenced on site. Thus, a 3D model of a project is an effective communication tool among the project stakeholders and is relevant from the beginning to the end of the project lifecycle.

BIM allows room for changes during the early phases of any project, planning the construction schedule and sequencing activities before work starts on-site. Even the clashes are identified early in the design stage, which significantly reduces on-site clashes. This directly impacts every aspect of the project including duration, cost, materials, risks, safety, energy consumption and others.

The full potential of BIM can be explored in its dimensions: 3D to 8D. Here’s what you can harness from BIM beyond the 3D visualization and design!