BIM BENEFITS
The benefits of BIM are through connecting teams, workflows and data across the entire project lifecycle—from design and engineering to construction and operations—to realise better ways of working and better outcomes.
What is BIM used for (video: 2.51 min.)
BIM is used for creating and managing data during the design, construction and operations process. BIM integrates multi-disciplinary data to create detailed digital representations that are managed in an open cloud platform for real-time collaboration. Using BIM gives you greater visibility, better decision-making, more sustainable options and cost-savings on AEC projects.
The process of BIM supports the creation of intelligent data that can be used throughout the lifecycle of a building or infrastructure project.
Inform project planning by combining reality capture and real-world data to generate context models of the existing built and natural environment.
During this phase, conceptual design, analysis, detailing and documentation are performed. The preconstruction process begins using BIM data to inform scheduling and logistics.
During this phase, fabrication begins using BIM specifications. Project construction logistics are shared with trades and contractors to ensure optimum timing and efficiency.
BIM data carries over to operations and maintenance of finished assets. BIM data can also be used down the road for cost-effective renovation or efficient deconstruction.
According to the UN, by 2050 the world's population will be 9.7 billion. The global AEC industry must look to smarter, more efficient ways to design and build not just as a means to keep up with global demand but to help create spaces that are smarter and more resilient too.
BIM not only allows design and construction teams to work more efficiently, but it allows them to capture the data they create during the process to benefit operations and maintenance activities. This is why BIM mandates are increasing across the globe.
BIM is revolutionising the way projects are delivered across industries, adding intelligence and efficiency to project execution-and connecting teams, data and workflows at every stage of the project in the cloud for better project outcomes.
BIM Interoperability is the ability of AEC project teams to work and communicate fluidly across disciplines and industries, regardless of preferred software tools and vendors. At Autodesk, we’re committed to supporting an open and interoperable AEC software ecosystem defined by seamless data connection.
Use powerful BIM and CAD workflows to create in new ways and build with confidence.
Building design professionals can drive efficiency and accuracy across the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to construction.
Infrastructure design professionals can improve project delivery, reduce risk, errors and omissions and respond faster to design changes.
Architects, engineers and construction professionals rely on computer-aided design (CAD) software to create precise 2D and 3D drawings.
Explore how the AEC Collection’s powerful set of BIM and CAD software provides every designer, engineer and contractor with the tools they need.
Moving to BIM can seem like a daunting task. In this video we take a look at two strategies that will help your firm create an effective BIM vision and manage change during your transition to BIM.
BIM implementation overview (video: 3.24 min.)
