B3 - Group C - Faisal Alghati

What are the possible future advantages of Revit/BIM

Roughly a decade ago, information on building projects was scribbled on paper, difficult to comprehend and above all a nightmare to design. Today, we pride being on the brink of time in which an entire building can be designed, presented in 3D, managed and implemented all in one place, on a single file using a specialized technique Building Information Modeling (BIM) [1].Termed the best thing in managing notorious construction projects which often run an over budget and out of schedule, BIM software’s such as REVIT have proved to reduce rework, cut down project duration, enhance communication, lessen construction costs among others. As such, BIM holds so much regarding the future of construction, consequently posting the question what is the future of BIM in itself.

Expectedly, more and more people will learn how to run BIM software like REVIT in a bid to not only remain relevant at work but also produce more and more complex designs. According to Reddy [1], governments are looking up to set BIM as an industry standard meaning new professionals eyeing a place in the diverse construction industry will be mandated by the markets to learn how to use this software.

Revit has been given a lot of credit regarding the collaborative framework it provides to make a project a success. To maintain a harmonious environment between different groups working to implement projects, for instance, engineers, 3D designers, architectures and owners, t legal and contractual framework will ascend to manage risks and help maintain functional institutions [1].

As time flies by, BIM software developers gain more insight. Thus, in the future, it is expected that delivered software solutions will be easy to deploy, stress-free to comprehend reports and help achieve more in terms of building designs. By incorporating modules that suggest to architectures what could possibly be included or removed from a model work will be easier and faster. Projection of costs and timeline schedules will equally be more precise. Hence, the future of BIM revolves around enhancing effectiveness and efficiency [2].

References:

[1]: Reddy, K. (2011). BIM for building owners and developers. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley and Sons.

[2]: Underwood, J., & Isikdag, U. (2010). Handbook of research on building information modeling and construction informatics. Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.