TOP 8 COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT BIM

BIM is being popular within the construction industry over the past several years, as industry has recognized the need for faster, better, and more efficient ways to build the infrastructure. 

With the time, BIM now has become the standard of the work, instead of “just a choice”.  BIM is one of the amazing innovations of this tech-savvy era. Yet, there are some misconceptions roaming around BIM, holding back the stakeholders to adopt efficient techniques for their upcoming and existing projects.

Here are some of the common myths about BIM.

BIM is “just” 3D modelling.

By the word “modelling” in the BIM, generally people think that it is just a synonym for 3D modelling. Technically, BIM involves visual manifestation of a project that involves three dimensions, but it is not the only part of the project. BIM generates digital database of a project that could be used in a future for seamless management and maintenance of the project along with better life cycle.  

BIM does not have a good return on investment (ROI)

Though, BIM adoption require some investments that may look costly but after successful adaption and basic training to the staff to learn new techniques and tools of the BIM, it will surely impact your productivity rate in a positive way, leading to better revenue.

BIM is not for a “small” organization

One of the leading misconceptions about BIM is that it is only for BIG and GOVERNMENT PROJECTS. Regardless of the size of your organization, BIM adds value to it. Smaller companies still have the same opportunities for growth in terms of efficiency and collaboration that BIM affords to larger businesses.

BIM provides assistance to only some stake-holders

BIM works on the whole project and thus requires the participation of all the stakeholders. It is commonly known that BIM is just for the construction and design process. But that is not true. BIM also supports in after-construction tasks like asset management, facilities maintenance and over -all project management.

BIM is too complex

Many people still think that BIM is tough to understand and access. However, there are many numbers of training courses is available online to help increase awareness and ensure that BIM is embedded within each firm – and to help break down the complexities surrounding the topic to make it as simple as possible for an organization. Also, this tutorial provides regular updates.  These courses are fully aligned with government and industry requirements, as well as the relevant BIM standards.

BIM is expensive and time-consuming

The upfront costs of BIM may appear big, when compared to traditional working processes, but the longer-term efficiencies and benefits will counter the initial drain on the bank balance. Additionally, there are many easily accessible tools, guidance and help at low or no-cost options. At the beginning of a project, or even before it, you can decide which aspects of BIM will be implemented and which BIM tools will be used to fully craft spending and time budgets before moving on with the project itself.

BIM demands too much geometric details

It is important to remember that BIM implies a product rather manufactures it, therefore it is not necessary for details to be 100% fine-tuned. Once an appropriate level of detail has been gleaned, there is no need to model every single element or component in a plan.

BIM “solve” clash in the project

Level 2 BIM requires contributors to upload files to the Common Data Environment at pre-determined points in a construction project. This data is used to drive the production of a federated dataset and model which makes it much easier to see clashes as the work of a range of teams comes together at strategic points. BIM modelling software and BIM integration tools allow designers to check for clashes in their own models and when models are combined. This should, in theory, make it much easier to “spot” and “rectify” clashes.

EshiaBIM offers deep insight about the project design, improves the efficiency rate along with common platform to share all essential data with each stakeholder, ensuring the success of the project.