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How the birth of “Building Information Modeling” has positively effected the
Construction Industry
By: Joshua Russell
What is Building Information Technology?
• As defined by Autodesk – • “BIM is an innovative method to seamlessly
bridge communication within the architecture engineering and construction industries…”
Growth
of BIM
BIM Models
Structural: Building & wall footings
SOG Plumbing Site Utility
Site Utility: Electrical duct bank
Clash Detection
25 CLASHES
10 CLASHES 3 CLASHES
95 CLASHES
13 CLASHES
3 CLASHES
SOGPlumbing
Structural:Building footingsSite wall footings
Site Utility:Electrical
Site Utility:SD, FW, DW, SS
COLLABORATIONGC | SUBCONTRACTORS | DESIGN CONSULTANTS | OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE
RESOLUTION
• 85% of issues discussed, resolved, and organized into 3 confirming RFIs:
Civil Electrical Structural
• Conflict resolution of storm drain line resulted in value engineering idea.
• Overall design intent maintained.
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
• 46 RFIs avoided during construction
• 23 Change Orders avoided during construction
R.O.I ratio = 5:1
Other value added: schedule delay avoidance | quality | safety | communication