This is the first post in an article series we share some concepts related to the use of BIM methodologies and processes in the development of engineering studies and projects.
What is BIM
In current times BIM is a buzzword in the construction industry, a real buzz-word that arouses the attention and interest of various industry stakeholders, developers, designers, project managers, builders, official and licensing entities, and building owners. .
But what is BIM anyway?
BIM is an acronym for Building Information Modeling, or Information Model for Construction, and means an integrated process for managing the information of a project or construction, which allows generating a structured flow of information sharing between the different actors.
This methodology/BIM process is supported by three-dimensional computational models, which associated with an enriched database allow to represent with a high degree of accuracy, all the physical and functional characteristics of a construction, in a virtual construction environment.
This type of technology (BIM) is thus a powerful tool in controlling and supporting decision-making throughout the various stages of the life cycle of a project, being currently a major factor in contributing to the success of a construction project, namely :
- at the level of the initial design of the project, with the possibility of developing multiple project scenarios from parametric variations of the overall design, simulating in advance the influence of variables such as spatial organization, structural morphology, cost, among others.
- at the level of interaction and collaboration between the various actors in the process, with the possibility of implementing collaborative project platforms either within a given project specialty or in an interdisciplinary way, constituting a facilitating agent in the coordination and compatibility processes between projects.
- in terms of the way in which the construction itself can be processed, namely with regard to the preparation and manufacture of subcomponents of the general construction, and the possibility of virtually simulating the work and/or construction process;
- at the level of exploration and management of the work built using virtual models where all relevant occurrences are recorded, thus constituting a dynamic repository of construction information that allows the analysis of the operational performance of a building throughout its life cycle;
We can thus conclude that BIM is not just any design software. BIM is really a set of digital processes that, when used correctly, can help us design better buildings!
Design with BIM
STUCCO has a global implementation of the BIM methodology in its workflow, using 3D modeling tools and “Building Information Modeling – BIM” processes as an integral part of its current project development and production process.
Our projects are always fully developed in 3D using BIM modeling software, such as REVIT, TEKLA, Civil3D, among others.
These BIM models, developed from the earliest stages of the project and evolved throughout the entire process, are primarily intended to produce the technical documentation of the project, as well as create visualizations (BIM3D) that help communicate projects to clients and other teams. , define construction planning (BIM4D) or more rigorously assess the construction cost estimate (BIM5D).
Likewise, during the development of projects, we promote the widespread use of collaborative platforms to visualize the models as a way of maximizing the involvement of different stakeholders in the use of the BIM models developed. The systematic implementation of projects in collaborative platforms contributes decisively to a more effective project coordination and compatibility, with collisions and interference between projects to be identified and resolved organically, throughout the project’s development.
This design approach, based on a virtual model of the construction, effectively contributes to an integrated approach to the construction process, leading to the possibility of developing more complex projects, with more quality, and that allow a more economical construction, in shorter periods, and with less associated risks for promoters.
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