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Building Information Modeling (BIM)

A process of creating and managing 3-dimensional representations of physical structures or elements.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an advanced process that uses digital models to improve the planning, design, construction, and management of buildings. It enhances collaboration, reduces errors, and increases efficiency across the construction lifecycle. Design and construction teams use BIM to create digital models and simulate the construction process. The goal of BIM is to improve safety, correct issues, solve problems, and analyze impacts prior to the physical construction process.

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Building Information Modeling has revolutionized the way we design and manage construction projects.

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Using BIM in Higher Education Construction

As the construction industry changes, higher education institutions have started to implement building information modeling (BIM) at a rapid pace. If architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) companies want to work with colleges and universities, they need to increase their familiarity with BIM.  A Quick Recap: BIM’s Key Project Benefits Building information modeling offers a range […]

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Streamlining Construction Projects with Effective BIM Coordination

The old saying goes: if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Construction professionals know this better than nearly anyone. To take a project from a vision in an owner’s mind to a design is one thing; to actually erect a useful, comfortable building is entirely another. It’s no surprise, then, that coordination is a […]

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The Role of BIM in Sustainable Construction

Building information modeling (BIM) is transforming the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. With this kind of sophisticated modeling, the industry has shifted from designing in 2D to 3D. This helps teams visualize and optimize the project. The model can, for example, automate material takeoffs and enable clash detection.  It’s a useful tool to make projects […]

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Building and Using Large Data Sets with BIM

In recent years, two technological concepts have exploded, almost in parallel: One, called building information modeling (BIM), makes it possible for stakeholders to “build” construction projects in a 3D virtual environment before breaking ground on the jobsite. The other, big data, has become a talking point across industries. It’s used to refer to data sets […]

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