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BIM: It's not just for Architects

July 02, 2008 - Samantha Vartiamaki

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Many contractors are wary of becoming involved in the BIM concept. However, it can benefit more than it can hurt.

BIM Reduces Change Orders

As a busy general contractor you must hate running behind because a change order has to be placed to the Architect. By being involved in projects where BIM is used these change orders will be reduced, allowing your company to move to the next job faster and make more money.

BIM is 3D, but what about paper drawings?

BIM Software still provides the option of printing a hardcopy of the designs. It also allows the creation of quantity takeoffs and detail estimates that can be printed.

BIM Requires Software and Training

The main software for BIM designing today is AutoDesk®Revit®. It is a new program, but if you have one employee train on it now, by the time BIM becomes industry standard your firm will be much more prepares to use the program and concept for your projects.

BIM is just emerging in North America and already it has become a large part of the industry in the west. It won't be long before BIM becomes industry standard. So jump on board now to prevent the hassles of being forced to adjust to it.

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07/27/2008 - posted by M Jafari

BIM has already become the standard for many government agencies, including National Institutes of Health (NIH).  BIM shall be used by Architect, Engineers and updated for as-built BIM file upon completion of construction.

04/02/2009 - posted by Irving D

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle. Meanwhile, many of us heard Robin Hood, or varient thereof. (Many cultures have their own version of Robin Hood.) Some would have you believe that groups like ACORN are Robin Hood like, in that they do things to assist the poor, or that’s what they want you to believe.  They don’t do a lot to alleviate poverty, except get the government to give people a payday loan, for free.  Their welfare state agenda is furthered by ties to the Democratic Party, and efforts to elect Democrats that will tow to their aims.  The most successful candidate they have backed thus far has been President Obama. Don’t forget, this is a group known for voter fraud. Usurping democracy is not something Robin Hood was supposed to be about. Typically it uses three-dimensional, real-time, dynamic building modeling software to increase productivity in building design and construction.

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