BIM Usage in Different Stages of Construction Project Development

BIM adoption, like any other type of change management, will necessitate extensive planning and preparation. Let’s look at the four main phases in BIM implementation. Change gets implemented in stages with good planning and execution.

Top 4 BIM Implementation Phases:

• Evaluation/Assessment
• Transition Preparation / Project Pre-Planning
• Plan Execution / Design and Construction
• Experience and expertise in Operations and Maintenance

Evaluation/Assessment:

As part of an internal assessment method, publish the implementation plan and aim for Building Information Modeling in your organization. The following steps are some of the best practices that will assist you in the early stages of BIM deployment.

• Feedback – Conduct feedback sessions with the internal team about adopting technology, processes, and workflows.
• Due Diligence – Evaluate the legal contracts and deliverables expected from each party.
• Management Take – Ensure that higher management fully supports the decision to adopt BIM in the organization.

Transition Planning / Project Planning:

Pre-planning is essential for a smooth transition to BIM. The success of technology installation depends on a standardized technology process and well-trained personnel.

• Standardization: Make arrangements for standardized software implementation standards. Ensure that a process flow for exchanging information, archiving, and updating data in real-time is established so that no critical information is lost.
• Training: The internal team must be trained on the new program and therefore schedule several training and development workshops to improve their BIM knowledge.

Plan/Design Execution and Construction:

The plan’s execution must be decided collectively, with input from all project stakeholders. Throughout the BIM construction life cycle, this phase specifies the project team’s social interactions through BIM Execution Plan including:

• Portfolio management
• Test case-based planning and implementation
• Spatial planning
• Team reorganization
• Information handover
• Defining new roles and responsibilities
• Measuring performance

Facility Maintenance and Operations:

The high-level digital model created during the design phase can also be used as a foundation for the operations and maintenance phase. The recommended practice is to take the building data from this model and alter it to include facility operations and maintenance.

The following are some of the elements that influence whether or not the high-level design model can be used for operations and maintenance:

• What features are incorporated into the model during its development?
• Is the digital model updated regularly to ensure that it had the most up-to-date and accurate information?
• Are all stakeholders with access to the digital model able to retrieve data quickly and easily?

Every organization’s needs and structure are distinct; hence the actions carried out during these periods may differ. Different phases of BIM implementation are described, as well as conventional methods for ensuring a smooth transition to BIM technology. However, the success of BIM implementation is primarily dependent on the current organization’s willingness and capabilities. As a result, it’s best to sketch out a step-by-step approach and follow it meticulously for a successful deployment.

To know more about BIM or to implement BIM in your project lifecycle, contact BIMPACT Designs Pvt. Ltd. at info@bimpactdesigns.com or by calling at +91 8003533335 or +1 7208008859.