BIM as a project management tool on construction companies

Abstract

BIM has used as a means of management merely from the computer era time .it is the simplest way of negotiating among the teams in the construction company.It provide a universal language even the unprofessional clients can understand it. BIM will act as a tool for managing the construction and design projects in industries since 70th.Building Information Model represent the building virtually where the physical characteristics of the project and all information are contained or attached to the component of the model. The model may include any or all of the 2D, 3D, 4D (time element-scheduling), 5D (cost information), or nD (energy, sustainability, facilities management, etc., information) representations of a project.

the implementation of BIM has proven successful in newer projects to address the fragmentation issues, which heavily impacts the efficiency of construction projects. Using BIM as a project management tool has shown to be a promising instrument to address such fragmentation issues and achieve better integration within construction projects

This article will introduce how Building Information Modelling and its underlying practices are used as a project management tool. The different application areas and limitations of BIM will also be discussed. The illustration and example will focus on construction projects since the benefits achieved through the use of information modelling are especially applicable to the challenges of diversified construction projects.it will describe in detail how BIM has a magnificent role in managing different work packages in construction company in different sub topics, mainly utilization of BIM ,how it working with planning and exccution ,use and benefits and limitation of the tool in managing the constructions projects.

Introduction

Developed by Hagos Zeru Gide

Construction companies are increasingly applying the intelligence of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and digital technology to help address construction’s biggest challenges. Technology is poised to deliver a more profitable, resilient, and agile construction industry, and a better built environment. Construction project management software does more than automate tasks. It connects BIM information and people, helping to increase productivity and lay the digital groundwork to unlock new business opportunities. The emergence of real-time collaboration environments should help shift the industry to symmetrical collaboration, as connectivity through the cloud will enable all project participants to effectively work in one ‘virtual’ project office. BIM tools are used to develop and share information throughout construction projects. The concept of BIM has existed since the 1970s, but has only recently been considered as a fundamental project management tool, due to the many benefits associated with the use of BIM. These benefits have changed the way construction projects are managed, and can be considered a milestone in project management. Despite the benefits, the use of BIM as a project management tool is still in the early stages of development, and there are still many challenges and barriers associated with its use.

This article will introduce how Building Information Modelling and its underlying practices are used as a project management tool. The different application areas and limitations of BIM will also be discussed. The illustration and example will focus on construction projects since the benefits achieved through the use of information modelling are especially applicable to the challenges of diversified construction projects.

The implementation of BIM has proven successful in newer projects to address the fragmentation issues, which heavily impacts the efficiency of construction projects. Using BIM as a project management tool has shown to be a promising instrument to address such fragmentation issues and achieve better integration within construction projects.

Overview

Benefits of BIM

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is changing how buildings, infrastructure, and utilities are planned, designed, built, and managed. BIM is an intelligent model-based process that provides insight to help you plan, design, construct, and manage buildings. BIM design tools allow extraction of different views from a building model. These different views are generated using different Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tools, which holds information of a given project. There are many benefits that can be achieved by using BIM as a key tool on large construction projects. Some of these benefits are listed below:

• Resolve Conflict which might rise among all the disciplines
• 3D models and visualisation contribute to easier communication between all subjects
• 3D allows better coordination across all disciplines
• The use of discipline models make design changes less time-consuming and easier to quality assure across disciplines.
• Drawing production can be reduced as the models take over a part of the communication.
• 3D allows more complex solutions, visually communicated and with continued optimal use of standard components.
• Take it with you ,means that all discipline have access to the model and project details from anywhere, on any device.

In the days before BIM, getting a truly global view of a project proved difficult—with thousands of unconnected documents in play, sometimes it took years for design teams to see the forest for the trees. By pulling all of a project’s documents into a single view, BIM enables teams to collaborate and communicate more effectively.Due to these benefits of BIM, it is considered as a fundamental project management tool to effectively reduce project fragmentation.

Annotated bibliography

1. Eastman, C.; Tiecholz, P.; Sacks, R.; Liston, K., 2008, "BIM Handbook: a Guide to Building Information Modeling for owners, managers, designers, engineers, and contractors"

Summary: The BIM Handbook is a book based on extensive research based on years of work. It brings together the history of BIM, its current state, as well as its potential future. The BIM handbook can serve as a reference book on BIM for anyone who is involved in the design, construction, and operation of buildings.

2. buildingSMART Finland 2012, “Common BIM Requirements 2012: Management of BIM projects"

Summary: Common BIM requirements 2012: Management of BIM projects is the project management aspect of buildSmart's effort to create a unified implementation and development of the utilization of BIM.

3. Wiig, O. J., 2014, "BIM’s influence in construction project management"

Summary: A report that describes and analyses the affect the implementation of BIM has on managing construction projects. The analysis was based on methods and tools derived by Graham M. Winch.

Annotated bibliography

1. Eastman, C.; Tiecholz, P.; Sacks, R.; Liston, K., 2008, "BIM Handbook: a Guide to Building Information Modeling for owners, managers, designers, engineers, and contractors"

Summary: The BIM Handbook is a book based on extensive research based on years of work. It brings together the history of BIM, its current state, as well as its potential future. The BIM handbook can serve as a reference book on BIM for anyone who is involved in the design, construction, and operation of buildings.

2. buildingSMART Finland 2012, “Common BIM Requirements 2012: Management of BIM projects"

Summary: Common BIM requirements 2012: Management of BIM projects is the project management aspect of buildSmart's effort to create a unified implementation and development of the utilization of BIM.

3. Wiig, O. J., 2014, "BIM’s influence in construction project management"

Summary: A report that describes and analyses the affect the implementation of BIM has on managing construction projects. The analysis was based on methods and tools derived by Graham M. Winch.

4. Bips, Digital constructions 2006. “3D Working Method 2006”

Summary:The 3D working method is part of a series of publications, designed to specify a common coherent working method for all parties of construction projects so that 3D models can be created, exchanged and re-used throughout the entire project life-cycle.