Learning Outcomes

BIM Learning Outcome

BIM is an important tool that allows collaboration between the architects, engineers and surveyors with their clients and other stakeholders. The database compiles information into a single file that is shared and in sync with everyone. The greatest benefit of implementing BIM in a project is its efficiency in time and money which ultimately improves the outcome of the project, leaving more development and better design decisions that can make a building more sustainable.

BIM 2A Current and Future Practice Research

BIM Design Workflow

Business Information Management allows projects to run smoothly in a much more organized and efficient manner. This is due to the fact that communication between different disciplines are in sync during project management which allows them to coordinate and make collaborative decisions. This means that stakeholders stay on the loop and acquire relevant information in all design stages and construction.

BIM workflow is flexible as it allows changes to be made in the early design process which ultimately reduces the cost of the project whilst improving sustainable and conscious designs. Working on the same model also reduces the project’s delivery time which makes it more economical and avoids repetitive tasks/work which increases productivity and makes the project more cost effective.

BIM International Context

Connecting globally through BIM requires architects to use the same programs and international standards which allows them to communicate in the same architectural language making it easier and much more efficient to work together.

Collaboration in an international scale allows architects to expand their connections and relationships that can offer new role opportunities. Architectural firms that have multinational offices can collaborate and communicate together with ease using BIM without having to constantly travel to pass on information with their colleagues in another country. Architects can also work with other firms on international projects which provides them with new experiences and challenges for a chance to expand their knowledge on architectural design through different cultures and practices.

Role of an Architect

BIM offers clients with a better design service from the architects. It promotes the client’s contribution and approval of design stages which will guarantee satisfaction from the client. Design decisions are shared with them and changes can easily be made in the early changes without adding extra cost to the project which allows more room for improvement and development for the project. Satisfying the brief and the client’s goal means it is successful project outcome for an architect.

Collaboration through different disciples expands an architect’s knowledge on different fields which can make a more informed and conscious design proposal.

2 Conclusion

Prior to this unit, I thought that collaboration had to be in person where meetings would take place in the same office. Learning more about BIM made me realize that it is easy to collaborate online with multidisciplinary offices simultaneously. Because of this, International collaboration is possible which opens many opportunities for architects to be involved in.

Collaboration is more organized and efficient as everyone working on the project stays on the loop. BIM unites people into a single team rather sub teams which means that input from everyone can change the design outcome in all stages. Although BIM is subjected to a certain software like Revit, an architect should not base their design on what is available, rather, they should utilize these tools to achieve their intended design.

BIM 2B Execution Planning Reflection

Planning in advance of a project to create a clearer and organized execution plan will benefit the project in terms of productivity, efficiency in time and clarity. Workflow and execution planning shown in presentations from guest speakers have demonstrated how important it is to set goals and plans within a timeline to create a successful project.

Technologies and programs such as BEAM has allowed architects to expand the possibilities of new forms and tectonic shapes through Rhino as it is hard to produce in Revit. Architects should not limit their creativity and designs to the tools available in the software, rather, find tools that will achieve the results they desire. At first i thought BIM would limit the possibilities of our facade designs but tools like BEAM makes it possible to be creative and achieve great outcomes.

Another valuable presentation informed us that when developing a new idea for programs of tools, we should ‘start with ideas that save time and money’ and through that back your ideas with data. Additional benefits of BIM shown in presentations is how well coordinated a team can be. Having a single model means that it has a single source of truth that will inform everyone with the same material information and scheduling of a project. Any potential issues can be highlighted early on in the project and can be resolved to minimize errors which reduces the cost of a project.

BIM can be used to communicate with the client to show the value of their desired project through an accurate model. Multiple options can be shown to the client to review and improve on to deliver a successful outcome.