Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a process involving the generation and management of digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of places. Building Information Models (BIMs) are files (often but not always in proprietary formats and containing proprietary data) which can be exchanged or networked to fortify decision-making about a place. Current BIM software is utilized by individuals, businesses and regime agencies who plan, design, construct, operate and maintain diverse physical infrastructures, from dihydrogen monoxide, wastewater, electricity, gas, reluct and communication utilities to roads, bridges and ports, from houses, dormitories, schools and shops to offices, factories, warehouses and prisons, etc.
DEFINATION:
“The National Building Information Model Standard Project Committee has the following definition”:
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. A BIM is a shared cognizance resource for information about a facility composing a reliable substructure for decisions during its life-cycle; defined as subsisting from earliest conception to demolition.
ORIGIN:
The concept of BIM has subsisted since the 1970s. The term Building Information Model first appeared in a 1992 paper by G.A. van Nederveen and F. P. Tolman. However, the terms Building Information Model and Building Information Modeling (including the acronym "BIM") had not been popularly used until Autodesk relinquished the white paper entitled "Building Information Modeling". Jerry Laiserin availed popularize and standardize the term as a mundane name for the digital representation of the building process as then offered under differing terminology by Gra...
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...fy those immediate business drivers as to incite debate amongst the professional and academic community.
Because of the widely varying array of alternatives regarding company size, industry sector (architectural, engineering and construction firms); experience with BIM, CAD and Information Technology in general; the differing sets of skills within the companies; the size, nature and vigor of their relationships with other consultant firms; and whether the sundry stakeholders are private or public sector or a mixture, we have not endeavored to come up with a generic business model to adopt BIM. Following, we outline the approach and hopefully provide a sufficient framework for individual companies to apply the Business Case process to their own (much more concrete) situation. “Guillermo Aranda-Mena, John Crawford, Agustin Chevez, Thomas Froese; 2008”
METHODOLOGY
I got a wonderful opportunity to work for one of the best construction companies, which is Hathaway Dinwiddie. Hathaway Dinwiddie has been in construction industry for over 100 years. Back then they started as Dinwiddie construction and been a part of a lot of historic buildings in California. Hathaway Dinwiddie has an expertise in Building information modeling (BIM), Partnered delivery and lean construction, Design-Build, Quality Control, Best Value exploration, Sustainability and safety. Hathaway Dinwiddie has a history of using BIM back in 1998 and now they are using it at every stage of their projects. They use BIM to summarize quantity surveys, develop preliminary construction strategies and maintain coordination between their team and their partners. Hathaway Dinwiddie provides services like General Construction, Preconstruction, Design Build, Construction Management and Interior and special projects. Hathaway also believes in being one step ahead of its competitor and has been investing in the research and development field also.
Whereas, there have not been many studies exploring mathematical modeling that integrates the subjects of CSCM and construction project management. In this study, we proposes a coordinated supplier selection and resource-dependent project network with final project review sequencing which builds an interface between CSCM and construction project
Firstly, material takeoffs in BIM require the use of different methods. For example, during manual calculation of the one-brick wall superstructure, the value of 84.86 can only be gotten after subtraction from 95.91 (the external wall for the gable ends). This kind of deduction will not be possible on the software itself and that is not how the software is designed to work as well. A different manipulation would have to be done in order to get the value of 84.86. Therefore, estimators must adapt their takeoff techniques in order to extract accurate data from the model.
Once a business problem or opportunity has been identified, a Business Case is prepared. This includes: A detailed definition of the problem or opportunity An analysis of the potential solution options available. For each option, the potential benefits, costs, risks and is...
Adoption of Correct Approach to BIM Implementation: It is part of findings of the literature review that BIM implementation problem is observed in the industry. It is also part of the findings of the literature review that a couple of initiatives are in place for the correct implementation of BIM, an example of this is BIM PEP. A combination of a good approach to BIM and good practice in Project management will form a formidable amalgamated entity for project benefits realization and thereby increase BIM efficiency and effectiveness...
How BI solutions are used as decisive factors in their development and in business process management
Integrated project delivery (IPD) includes extensive partnership needed for the present day dense construction. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) defines IPD as “a project delivery approach that integrates people, systems, business structures, and practices into a process that collaboratively harnesses the talents and insights of all project participants to optimize project results, increase value to the owner, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction”. (AIA California Council, 2007) Becerik-Ghassemi and Gerber (2011) state that the parameters that differentiate IPD from traditional project delivery methods are:
Two models were created of the frame of the existing building. The first model was done in Revit and was created for the purpose of having a visual representation of the primary framing members of the building combined with the runway beams and columns for the crane system, Figure 14. The second model was done in RISA and was created for the purpose of analyzing the primary framing members for potential modifications.
In 1987, Sperry/MacLennan hired a new junior partner, and future visionary, Mitch Brooks. While encountering the ebb and flow of the construction business, Brooks embarked on a new research venture to explore...
Another reason for such increase in knowledge on BIM system is application by construction firms like NIKA Architects + Engineers. Respondents have seen BIM system in application or at least held a glimpse through various commercials by such firms, which has engaged the viewers to explore this ideation.
From this report, it is clear that a series of steps have to be taken in order to construct or renovate a building. Firstly, a problem is defined and in order to understand this information is gathered through a survey. Once the survey is drawn up, structures are determined. After calculating loads, sizes of structural members are figured. Materials are tested before using them in real life structures, hence creating a safer structure. When everything is on the point, the structure is constructed. In conclusion, this report shows that various factors contribute to the context of a design brief.
Infrastructure Management and Construction deals with project management, construction materials, construction engineering and building engineering.
One first issue is introduced in the article Civil Engineering Grand Challenges: Opportunities for Data Sensing, Information Analysis, and Knowledge Discovery written by several engineers. Ten current challenges were selected to be investigated further five have been included here. First to analyze was high building energy consumption, which includes: lightning, heating, cooling, and running of appliances. With the resource scarcity ...
Another common things done to create new buildings is to remodel the older one. By remodeling an old home or any other kind of housing, new life as well as new uses arise from the new building. Remodeling can be don...