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BIM Construction Management Training

Bexel Management brings the next generation of digital construction management combining knowledge, experience, and creativity with massive computing power. It enables construction professionals a single source of information and digitalizes key workflows and advanced integrated and flexible systems, improving and streamlining workflow, efficiency, and productivity, and financial return.

 1. Validates The Constructability Of A Design

3D models, the core component of BIM, offer advantages for the construction phase especially if the building design or the site conditions are complex. Being able to see the end product visually makes it easier to decide what is the best way to construct the project. It can also help identify if there are any potential clashes between components, phases, trades, or even site features before the project begins construction.

2. Improves Construction Cost Estimates

With BIM, the 3D model of the project contains all the project information, including materials, products, and performance specifications. There’s no need for contractors to undertake a separate, lengthy take-off exercise in order to calculate the quantities – this is done by simply generating a quantity report. With the quantities and specification information derived directly from the model, creating a cost estimate for project tendering is much easier, quicker, and more accurate compared to using 2D drawings. Using BIM software with openBIM data exchange interfaces also makes exporting information into tendering or estimating programs easy and reliable.

3. Informs Construction Sequencing And Scheduling

Another key benefit of BIM for construction management is that advanced 3D modeling software allows the construction phase to be planned and simulated virtually. This can help determine the optimum construction sequence for complex projects and allows different options to be trialed before the work begins. It is also useful for calculating how long each construction activity will take, enabling a precise construction schedule to be created. BIM provides a perfect basis for a LEAN construction process.

4. Supports Prefabrication And Off-Site Construction

Prefabrication and modular construction are increasingly being used on projects to shorten the construction duration, reduce material wastage and costs, improve quality, and control labor costs. Having a higher degree of detail earlier in the design phase means that prefabricating sections of the project become more viable. The BIM model can be used to create shop drawings for prefabrication and is increasingly used as an information source in automated manufacturing processes that use digital machines.

5. Enhances The Completion And Handover Process

Rather than relying on updating as-built drawings, using BIM for construction management instead allows contractors to maintain an accurate, real-time record of the construction phase. By updating the information in the BIM model as the work progresses, the building information is centralized and easily accessible for facilities management staff. The model can also be used during the asset’s complete life cycle: for its ongoing operation and maintenance, as well as any future refurbishments or demolition work. For contracts with a building operation element, this can be a significant time-saver.