Chapter 5 of the BIM handbook
discusses the transition of the design process between past methods and new
advancements in building information modeling.
This transition yields several benefits for both engineers
and architects beginning with consistency. BIM design allows architects and
engineers to work in a consistent format across all drawings and reports for
the project. From this form of organization, communication between both parties
is never broken or skewed which allows all parties involved to be on the same
page. In addition, the benefit of BIM allows architects to provide enhanced
visuals from 2D drawings and renderings to detailed 3D models in practice. The models then can be subject to simulations
and analyzed for more accurate cost savings. By using software, a cost savings analysis
can be performed in a building model based on assemblies, recipes, or items and
correlate them to a cost database like RSMeans.
In Brian’s
post, he discussed the former issues between architects and engineers and how
architects refused to take responsibility for construction projects because
their drawings were not exact designs and lacked explicit details that the
contractor had to address on site. Brian also mentioned the fallout method due
to these issues such as Design-Bid-Build and Design Build. He further went on
to write how the addition BIM has restructured the bidding process with
Integrated Project Delivery system. This system allows the streamline of
documentation by vesting the designer in the completion of the project to
benefit from the building like the contractor.
Comment on Brian Benson’s Post
I enjoyed reading
your post. Like Ryan said, it proved to be a very accurate summary of the
entire chapter. The first design challenge for BIM that you stated in the
second paragraph where you described the definition of the design process and
roles of the team members was an aspect that I overlooked in the chapter. I didn't
think it was a major concern until I read your post.
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