BIM Implementation in Balfour Beatty: Revolutionizing Construction Industry

BIM Implementation

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................1
BIM Technology and its implementation in modern construction industry................................1
Business description....................................................................................................................1
Technologies being used in Balfour Beatty.................................................................................2
Implementation of BIM in Balfour Beatty..................................................................................2
Technology being replaced by BIM in Balfour Beatty...............................................................2
Change management....................................................................................................................2
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................2
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................3

INTRODUCTION
BIM is an abbreviation for Building Information Modelling technology and is a
specialized 3D based model processes. The technology is believed to revolutionize Engineering,
architecture and construction industries. It enhances the overall design, construction and
management of infrastructural building. The technology helps in establishment of building plan
more efficiently. The organization this report revolves around Balfour Beatty, which is a well-
known British multinational infrastructural development organization. The organization is well
known for their work as turning concepts into landmarks. Some of the famous organization’s
work are Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, Olympic Aquatics Centre in London,
Atlantic Quay in Glasgow and one of Edinburgh's most prestigious buildings, The Royal
Museum. This report revolves around implementation of BIM and the technology that it will
replace in the organization.
MAIN BODY
BIM Technology and its implementation in modern construction industry
BIM is an abbreviation for Building Information Modelling Technology. With time the
complexity in construction industry have led to many accidents and project failures. Client
demand and the budget they offer are not compatible with each other and hence the quality of the
project goes down resulting in these incidents (Hasan and Rasheed, 2019). Lack of coordination
between associated stakeholders belonging to different backgrounds and other relevant parties is
another one of the major issues behind this situation. In order to mitigate these risks construction
industry is relying on technological advancements and their implications in the sector. The
development of understanding regarding the technological advancements is considered one of
the biggest tool to subdue the threats associated with construction industry. BIM is being
effectively and efficiently utilized in construction industry with the help of an integrated
computer systems. Over the last decade the construction modelling has experienced a shift from
2D to 3D modelling after introduction of CAD. It is an abbreviation for Computer aided design.
CAD was responsible for revolutionizing the construction industry as the shift from two-
dimensional blueprints to three dimensional working models where additional graphics cab be
added, established a strong outline for course of action. The total costs associated with the
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