Building Information Modeling - PDF
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Building Information Modeling - PDF
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CIVIL CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING PROCUREMENT 1CIVIL CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING PROCUREMENTBy NameCourseInstructorInstitutionLocationDate
CIVIL CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING PROCUREMENT 2Introduction to BIM Building information modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of both the functional and physical characteristics of any given facility. BIM is commonly used in the construction industry all around the globe given that it broadly involves and covers the spatial relationships, geographical information, light analysis as well as the properties and quantities of the components of the building. Building Information Modeling allows for support of the design through all its phases and therefore there is better analysis of the model as well as the manual processes are able to be controlled. Once these computer-generated models are completed, they contain detailed geometry and data that is required for the support during fabrication, construction as well as when carrying out procurement activities in order to realize the building project (Azhar, 2011). There are a number of current BIM software that is used by individuals, government agencies as well as businesses to carry out the planning, designing, construction, operation and maintenance of the physical infrastructure that is diverse. These physical infrastructures include water, gas, bridges, tunnels, roads, refuse electricity, communication utilities, ports, etc. BIM generally involves representation of a design, being a combination of objects that are considered both vague and undefined, product specific or generic, void-space oriented or solid shapes that are able to carry their geometric attributes and relations. The design tools for Building Information Modeling always allow for the retrieval of several views from a building model that is used for the production of drawing and also for other uses. The views are always consistent automatically. This is because they are based on only one definition of each instance of the object (Azhar et al, 2011).
CIVIL CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING PROCUREMENT 3Several institutions that have employed the use of BIM have always reported increased returns from their investments in generally shorter periods of the project life cycles. This is because theyare able to save on a lot of paperwork that was initially involved as well as saving on the costs involved in carrying out of the project.BIM execution plan and stages This is a vital and equally necessary part of the development of any new building project. It is vital when carrying works in any type of international project that is collaborative in a bid to ensure that all the individuals that are working on the given project are collaborating and are on the same page carrying out their duties as required. When a BIM execution plan of any project is carried out properly, it will play an important role in ensuring that the project is carried perfectly and will, therefore, be able to give answers to any question that could arise at any point of the project. The initial BIM execution plan is most commonly created pre-contract that will prevail to the suppliers the approach that is intended for the project. It also clearly shows how it is planned to be carried out (Azhar et al, 2008). At the point when the contract is awarded, another execution plan is again created that is meant to focus on all the capabilities that come from the supply chain. Once the plan is implemented, it will assist all parties involved in the project to stay in right on course. At times when there may be drawbacks or even some information that needs to be readjusted or changed, the overall execution plan will still remain clear and is still able to be carried out. This, therefore, enables all personnel that is involved in the project to keeptrack of any activity that they are carrying out hence the project will have improved chances of being successful.
CIVIL CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING PROCUREMENT 4The steps that are involved in the implementation of the building information model execution plan are as follows;Stage zero: StrategyThis stage is used in order to ensure that the business case and strategic brief of the client are well put into consideration before developing the initial brief of the project. The initial roles are assigned for all the members of the team. Some of the several tasks that are carried out at this stage include the following;Discussing the employer information requirementDiscussing the type of software that should be used for the designDefining the project objectivesStrategic exchange of brief informationStage one: Brief At this point, all the members of the team are to contribute to the project in relation to the duties that they were assigned. Here, all the above tasks have been carried out and a brief information on the project is shared and details of how BIM can be implemented is clearly defined. The following activities are carried out;Preparation of the execution planCarrying out reviews on the feasibility studies and the project programmeCreating a responsibility matrix that involves the exchange of information with the lead designer.Collecting the details that contribute to the project execution plan
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