The Many Advantages Of BIM Software

Building Information Modelling, or BIM, for short, has the potential to revolutionise the whole process and work flow of structural engineering. It helps in creating a better structural engineering design of the building, and has become a vital part of the process of designing and creating the structure. Engineers have been taking the help of BIM software for many years now to design, plan and create structures of different kinds. The application is also a great boon to architects, as all the information is available in digital format.

Following are some benefits of using BIM software for architectural projects:

·         The entire project can be visualised right at the beginning. Hence, there is not a shadow of a doubt regarding how the structure would look once it is complete, which is generally the point of discord between the client and the architect, contractor or engineer.

·         Better designing can be done by the executioners, since they get an exact idea of how the final product needs to look. This also means that minor modifications can be done during construction to ensure that the desired effect is materialised.

·         Project delivery can be expedited by quite the exponential pace, since the project is absolutely clear right from the beginning, and roles & responsibilities can be divided according to the task that lies ahead.

·         The structural model can be used to collaborate with other individuals involved in the process, like electrical, mechanical, plumbing, civil engineers and other stake holders.

·         Structural engineers who are working on the project can track the quantities required for the overall construction to take place, using the BIM software, which would in turn help in getting a fair idea of the budget, and also ensure that enough supplies are available at all stages.

Hence, long story short, the software is a great asset to all kinds of professionals associated with the construction business