While designing, building, and operating a building, an enormous amount of data is created. This data can be uncoordinated, and thus can waste time and labor. BIM helps in streamlining this data in a highly collaborative real time process across the BIM project life cycle.
Let us learn more about the BIM life cycle for building.
What is BIM?
BIM or Building Information Modeling is a process that allows interoperability between different stakeholders including architects, engineers, real estate developers, contractors, manufacturers, and other construction professionals in a building design, construction, and operation process. BIM process in construction enables the creation of data rich and clash coordinated 3D BIM models of the building to be constructed.
Since the 1970s, people have been working to refine the idea of Building Information Modeling (BIM), although the name didn't gain widespread acceptance until the early 2000s. Standardization efforts and BIM implementation have advanced at varying rates in various countries; the standards produced in the United Kingdom from 2007 onwards have served as the basis for the international standard ISO 19650, which was released in January 2019.
Phases of BIM Life Cycle
BIM life cycle refers to the BIM processes in building design, construction, and operation in which Building Information Modeling provides its services. The life cycle of BIM services follows the following three BIM project phases.
Design
Designing is the important stage of a building which is going to define other stages of the building’s BIM life cycle. Designing a building starts with conceptual design with respect to the local building codes, zoning, and environmental conditions.
Conceptual design: Conceptual design preparation helps in understanding the basic concept of building design with its volume, size, and approximate dimensions.
Detailed Design: A detailed design is prepared with exact dimensions and material details, which can be used for construction.
Analysis: Energy analysis and other important analysis of the building is prepared during this stage.
Documentation: The design drawings and 3D BIM model are documented with exact information, which can be used for the construction process.
Build
After the design of the building and the creation of construction documents the process of building construction starts. The construction process in the BIM life cycle starts with the production of fabrication shop drawings. BIM 4D or scheduling, as well as BIM 5D or cost estimation also happens during the construction process.
Fabrication: Fabrication shop drawings are prepared for the construction of buildings. Shop drawings help is the faster and easier fabrication of architecture components.
Construction 4D/5D: Construction Scheduling (4D) and Cost Estimation and Quantity Take Off (5D) of building construction are prepared for a smooth and streamlined construction process saving time, money, and labor.
Construction Logistics: Managing construction logistics involves coordinating the flow of goods and materials from a single point of origin, such as raw material storage, to a final destination, such as the construction site, and everything in between.
Operate
After the designing and construction phases of the BIM life cycle for building, BIM helps largely in the operations and maintenance of the building. BIM helps clients and facility managers with required documents and information for facility management and future renovations.
Operation and Maintenance: BIM helps in making the operation and maintenance (O&M) of a building more efficient. The utilization of BIM throughout the O&M phase in the BIM project life cycle has the potential to significantly cut down on the costs associated with conventional O&M management.
Renovation: BIM with the help of 3D laser scanning can help in the renovation and remodeling process of a building. Information provided by BIM makes it easier to renovate a building compared to traditional methods.
Demolition: BIM also helps in the demolition process of a building, in case it is required, by the creation of demolition simulation. BIM also helps in deconstruction waste management. The as-built BIM that was created will be utilized to identify and measure recyclable materials, in addition to developing a strategy for the recycling process.
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Advantages of BIM Services in BIM Lifecycle
Efficient designing and proper planning: BIM services in the BIM life cycle help in the efficient designing and precise planning of a building project with the help of interoperability of the BIM process. Architects, MEP engineers, and structural engineers can work and collaborate simultaneously
Streamlined prefabrication and onsite construction: BIM helps in creating precise and detailed shop drawings for the fabrication of building components. This helps in making onsite construction faster and economically viable with less labor.
Efficient Facility management: Implementation of BIM in a building project helps in the efficient facility management of the project. Using BIM, facility managers can make informed decisions across the entire lifecycle of the building, including areas such as space utilization, floor layout, equipment and asset maintenance, energy usage, and cost-effectiveness.
Enhanced Communication and Collaboration: BIM facilitates interoperability and reduces miscommunication between different stakeholders of the building project. BIM enables collaboration during the design, construction, and operation process with the help of data rich 3D BIM model.
Conclusion
BIM services are now inevitable in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, in the entire life cycle of a building from the conceptual stage to operation and even demolition. BIM services, though expensive to implement at the design stage, are going to save a lot during the construction phase, and operation and maintenance phase, with the help of 4D BIM (Construction Scheduling), and 5D BIM (Cost Estimation and Quantity Take Off).
Tejjy Inc. is one of the best BIM service providers in USA, with 16+ years of experience in providing BIM lifecycle management. To schedule a free consultation or discuss your Building Information Modeling projects, get in touch with Tejjy Inc. BIM Modeling Company in USA at 202–465–4830 or info@tejjy.com.
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