BIM – Building Information Modelling

Building information modelling or BIM refers to the digital depiction of functional and physical features of any facility. Through BIM, multi-disciplinary data gets integrated and managed to create digital representation in detail. 

Real collaboration of this representation is possible using cloud-based platforms. In short, BIM is a result of the latest innovations and technology in the field of construction that has made processes more accountable and accurate. 

Be it the construction works done using Nova plastic formworks or other popular formworks, BIM helps make the entire project more foolproof and flawless. Here are a few advantages of integrating BIM for which several construction houses find this technique worth applying. 

Benefits Of Using BIM in Construction

If the United Nation’s latest forecasting is accurate, the global population would be something around 9.7 billion by 2050. While the number is overwhelming, it also means a greater necessity for housing accommodations and infrastructure. 

There is no doubt that need of construction projects will rise. BIM can help make construction works more accurate, greener, faster, and economically more feasible. Let’s discuss the benefits of BIM in this light. 

Enhanced Accuracy & Coordination

 So far, construction houses had to rely on the designs laid on paper for the final construction process to start. After a few days, the real challenges of the design emerged. The only way to correct those problems remains to undo what has already been done and reconstruct the entire thing all over again. 

With BIM, 3D presentations of the designs will help the construction teams understand the final output and the inherent challenges before the projects begin. Therefore, addressing the loopholes and creating a design that can translate into structures would be more accurately feasible. 

Reduced Risks & Costs

BIM can help the construction team deal with issues like project timeline, exact cost, and hidden challenges, more efficiently.  BIM-supported cost analysis of projects will be more accurate and ensure reducing  the risks associated with projects. 

Additionally, the 4D depiction of the design will simulate the entire project more flawlessly to set the schedules right. It would be easier for the projects to find ways to complete the task faster, reducing the overhead costs. 

Better Productivity & Efficiency

With BIM, the construction of buildings, bridges, culverts, etc., will no longer depend on speculations. BIM will offer perfect simulation even before the foundation of work is done. Therefore, everyone associated with the project will get a clear idea of what the design is capable of delivering. Hence, productivity and efficiency will rise. 

Better Communication & Collaboration

BIM is an integrated system that every team member of a project can access. Therefore, the traditional form of departmental isolation will not hold for this system. As a result, all team members can communicate and collaborate more seamlessly. This process makes it easier for the teams to perform at their best capacities. 

NovaFormWorks is one of the most reputed concrete formwork companies in India. Their forte is the modular plastic formworks that are lightweight, easy to install, and entirely recyclable. No matter the technology followed, formworks in construction will always be indispensable. However, the integration of BIM will help construction houses use these formworks more intensively and effectively.