BIM model
A 3D digital model of a building used in the design and construction phases of a project and is also adopted for building operations.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a facility. It enhances collaboration, reduces errors, and improves project outcomes through detailed visualization and data integration.
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Has Construction Tech Failed its Most Important Customer?
In episode 15 of The Power of Construction, we tackle a provocative question: Has construction technology actually failed building owners? Despite billions in investment, owners report that BIM automation and construction workflow optimization haven’t solved their core problems. KP Reddy—CEO of Shadow Ventures—argues these technologies prioritize internal processes over owner outcomes, creating a massive credibility […]
How BIM Software Supports Construction Teams in the Field
Gaps between project design and field execution can cost a lot of money. Architects can create beautiful designs, but if the foreperson and trade crews don’t have access to the latest information, they’ll struggle to execute. This can cause communication breakdowns, inefficient work strategies and even costly rebuilds. Building information modeling (BIM) software helps bridge […]
Guide to the Common Data Environment (CDE) & BIM
BIM isn’t just a 3D model. As its full name — building information modeling — suggests, BIM encompasses processes, too. It’s a wide-ranging digital effort designed to drive wins on the project in a myriad of ways. It’s also a tool. And like any tool, BIM is only useful to the people who have access to […]
BIM for Construction Cost Control & Budget Management
As the construction industry advances in its digital transformation journey, building information modeling (BIM) is becoming increasingly common. Teams and individuals who push back against using the 3D model and its associated processes usually have one common complaint: cost. Certainly, there’s some investment in BIM software, plus the training required to help team members use […]
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