B2 - Group D - Frasca - BIM for Architects & Engineers

The BIM handbook begins by discussing the current process for designing and constructing projects. It then goes to tell how BIM can improve this process. Next, it goes into talking about the stages of BIM (Conceptual design, BIM for analysis, & Construction info) in great detail. It then goes on to talk about more specific aspects of BIM. After that, it talks about things to take into account if BIM is to be used. It concluded by discusses some of the challenges of using BIM.

               By replacing the current methods with BIM, the design and construction process becomes much quicker and smoother. BIM allows everyone involved in the design process to work closer together. This makes it easier to identify potential conflicts early on when they’re still easy to fix. Figure 5-1 on page 198 of the BIM handbook shows how BIM requires more work in the early stages to minimize work in the later stages of the process.

The majority of this chapter focused on the positives of integrating BIM into the architect and engineer workforce. While BIM can solve many potential problems, it should be noted that there are some significant challenges to implementing BIM. The main challenge is simply getting people (especially older/less tech savvy people) to be comfortable adopting BIM into their normal work and eventually maybe even entirely replacing traditional methods with BIM. The BIM handbook does suggest several methods to help teach BIM such as partnering with people who are very familiar with BIM, training, and seminars. However, it should be taken into account that some people may be reluctant to learn BIM which will make it more difficult to make BIM a standard.  

From experience, I know how difficult it can be for some people to learn new programs. Towards the end of my first coop, an older man with no computer experience started working at the company and I had to teach him how to use a computer and the necessary programs. While he was very willing to learn, it was still very challenging for both of us and I ended up helping him until my coop ended. Based on this experience, I can imagine that while BIM will be implemented more in the future, it will take a while until everyone will be at a comfortable level with it. 

References:

Eastman, Charles M. BIM Handbook : A Guide To Building Information Modeling For Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers And Contractors. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2011. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost). Web. 18 Jan. 2016.

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