Group A - What changes do you see coming in the way BIM works?

BIM is an evolving software.  New things are beings added each year by companies.  Many changes are going to be added to BIM software as years go on.  Some of these are:

• More calculation heavy
• Fabrication will have more BIM features involved
• Interoperability: Disciplines work with each other more, more software will communicate with each other
• BIM software will be involved in projects from beginning to end.  Goal is to have same model for all disciplines
• Cloud computing will change the game for processing completely for Revit models.  Unlimited space to save models

Aside from the general future aspects of BIM, some more futuristic possibilities are possible throughout different industries.  Some of these could be:

• Robotic systems are hooked up with BIM models to give ergonomic space for movement in an area
• BIM models can use sensors to analyze the environment inside and out of a building so that money can be saved in regards to energy consumption and mechanical systems in a structure
• BIM models can use databases to give real time feedback on different variables in a structure

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Eric Kuszewski