Making a move from 2D workflows to 3D BIM is such a necessity for steel detailers to ensure tight collaboration between stakeholders involved in the construction project. Here are some of the important reasons that drive the need for steel detailing companies to switch their design workflows from 2D CAD to 3D BIM.

BIM has been a transformational tool in the AEC landscape. The results it has produced across design, construction, and operations are profoundly evident. Stakeholders can optimize materials, labour as well as other resources with the many features that BIM offers, ensuring projects are completed within scheduled time and budget. Here are 3 successful BIM stories that illustrate its capabilities and outcomes through cost and time savings, accurate quantity take-offs, clash management, etc.

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Automate repetitive modeling tasks using Dynamo to speed up design and achieve greater efficiency. Learn how Dynamo Automation enables design professionals to navigate around challenges, build efficient parametric 3D models and achieve complex client requirements with 50% time-savings on project delivery.

Generative architectural design is a key element in preconstruction for present-day AEC projects. Preserving its true significance through BIM offers key stakeholders the ability to collaborate and integrate information in a single 3D model. Identifying and resolving trade ambiguities in the model reduces the need to produce expensive change orders or RFI’s, produce accurate project documentation and mitigate project delays. The following use-case focuses on 3D BIM modeling being utilized for a public park project in California, USA to achieve client requirements whilst upholding the true essence of modern architecture.

Meet project deadlines and enhance the productivity of processes with high accuracy of the structural model. Hitech CADD Services offers point cloud to BIM conversion services to build accurate 3D BIM models from scanned point cloud data.

BIM is a digital representation of projects from concept design to construction across operations. Used mainly for designing, pricing, programming, coordinating, integrating, and sequencing work activities, it also helps in MEP clash detection between items of work. BIM though used on a project, hard copy drawings still will be used by the design team. Difficulties are bound to happen if there are inconsistencies between the 3D, 4D, or 5D BIM models, and the hard copy drawings. The drawings may show different dimensions, as compared to the layouts and configurations of the BIM models. So why not check out some of the contractual considerations, while using BIM on future projects.

Gain complete digitized documents for heritage structure renovation by converting scanned data into highly efficient 3D BIM models. Hitech CADD Services’ BIM experts deploy virtual construction models for accurate geometry and precise designs for your Point Cloud to BIM modeling needs.

A truly efficient and strategic approach to 4D BIM proves to be a game-changer in construction scheduling. By adding “time” as the fourth dimension to 3D BIM models, 4D BIM enhances simulation that reduces inconsistencies for stakeholders. By intelligently interlinking different project components, the tool facilitates a logical and efficient sequencing of processes, thereby speeding the delivery and optimizing costs. Here we discuss the most crucial tips to consider when implementing 4D BIM for construction scheduling.

Have you faced the inability to develop an accurate and consistent cost estimation template using 2D cost estimation methods? Many cost managers are adopting 5D BIM to drive faster BOQs and leveraging reduced project timelines, greater flexibility, and higher control over cost estimates and budget in the volatile construction industry.