I chose whether BIM
makes the engineer's work easier or it makes the Engineer's work harder as my
topic this week, I read through some online sources, and I will use two of them
to support my point.
Before discussing whether
BIM makes the engineer's work easier or it makes the Engineer's work harder, we
must know what BIM is, BIM is an acronym for Building Information Modelling, or
Building Information Model. It is the process of designing a building
collaboratively by using one coherent system of computer models rather than
just using separate sets of drawings.
From last week’s
posts I think the advantages of the BIM is very obvious, such as The 3D clash detection relies
on 3D geometry model to detect a large amount of clashes, this technology would
reduce the human error to the minimum, which in the end, will save contractors
a lot of time and money. And 4D models could help project managers to compare
schedules and track construction process, compare the actual construction field
to the 4D models, project managers could easily check the project status to see
if it is on track or behind schedule. The list goes on…
As I discussed the
advantages of the BIM system, still, not every engineering firm is using the
BIM system, it is still going to take years for BIM systems to fully implement.
For example, some professional engineers have been using AutoCAD throughout
their whole career, now by the time goes by, they will have to learn all the functions
and shortcuts from fundamental. The poor compatibility of BIM is going to take
some senior engineers a long adjustment period to get familiar with these new
tools. But in the long term, BIM will still give them much more benefits compare
to the short term inconveniences.
BIM will offer all parties involved
gains in saving in cost and time, much greater accuracy in estimation, and the
avoidance of error, alterations and rework due to information loss. But the
implement of BIM system is far more different than just simply change the
software we are using, in order to achieve all the benefits it offers, everyone
in the architecture, engineering and construction industries will have to learn
how to use it fundamentally.
Comments On:
Esther
I
really like the graph you put in the post, the graph shows when should we use
BIM and when we should not. The poor compatibility of BIM is going to
take some senior engineers a long adjustment period to get familiar with these
new tools. But in the long term, BIM will still give them much more benefits compare
to the short term inconveniences.
Audrey
Ryan
I totally agree that BIM will make buildings more efficient. Like
I said from my last post, 4D models would be really helpful during the community forums since it
could show people clearly how a project would impact traffic, environment and
their daily life. Owners will also have drafts to show to the engineers and
contractors to make things more clearly.
References:
2013
WSP Group Limited “What is BIM?" n. page. Print.
Chuck Eastman, Paul Teicholz, Rafael
Sacks, Kathleen Liston; “Bim Hanbook, a Guide to Building Information Modeling
for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Contractors” Second Edition
2011
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