BIM is a Game Changer; from concept to construction and beyond.
Bringing together Owners, Architects and Engineers along with Contractors at an earlier phase of the construction process, BIM sets new standards across the industry.
3D BIM= Coordinated Solid Objects
4D BIM= 3D + Time/Scheduling
5D BIM= 4D + Quantification
6D BIM= 5D + Data Integration
What is BIM and BIM Modeling?
Building Information Modeling is a term that can mean many things. The essential components of 3D BIM Coordination are:
- 3D CAD solid object modeling
- Regular multi-craft coordination meetings
- 3D Collision Detection
- Detailed information on all objects to fabricated or installed
- A Common standard for file exchange
Starting with the basics of 3D Coordinated BIM and going to the next level is 4D BIM Coordination.
4D BIM adds the factor time and or scheduling factors to better visualize the progress and sequence of the project. By adding quantification of components to 4D we reach 5D BIM Coordination.
By knowing the number of pieces and unit costs that make up the BIM model, a contractor has the ability to closely monitor money spent.
If we take the 5D virtual construction model and assign or attach data to the various pieces and assemblies, we then have a 6D BIM Coordination project. 3D MEP Drafting and BIM Cordination has been involved in all types of BIM projects and has the experience to help you benefit from this powerful tool. MEP contractors will see many unexpected benefits from BIM like faster installations, less waste, greater cost control. Facility owners can benefit from BIM in several ways as well. 6D BIM models can be linked to Facility Maintenance and Building Automation Systems through the central database. 6D becomes useful from concept to operation and through decommisioning of the facility.
