As competition increases and BIM becomes more pervasive in design and construction, firms must stay at the forefront of technology and adoption of differentiating workflows. The use of BIM models to support the entire project lifecycle is progressing; however, the largest opportunity to differentiate and expand services in the market today is expanded use of BIM.
The adoption and success of BIM in pre-construction and design is well documented. According to The Business Value of BIM for Construction in Major Global Markets by McGraw Hill, seventy-four percent of contractors and seventy percent of architects have adopted the use of BIM. Firms are investing an extensive amount of time and energy creating, coordinating , and clashing models, but are often missing out on the benefits that come with leveraging the models for data that can be extracted and analyzed for greater project efficiency, predictability and accuracy. Scheduling, tracking pay out and production rates, and ultimately delivering a robust model to the owner are benefits that can be had when firms leverage data in models and extend their BIM services beyond modeling and coordination.
The wide acceptance of BIM in VDC activities correlates to solid ROI that has continuously been experienced among firms. However, this has not been realized among field teams, where BIM is often inaccessible or integrated with other software used in the field. Teams often find it difficult to fit BIM processes into their work in the field. However, technology such as Assemble makes it easier for teams to access the model information – allowing those in the field, without Revit, the ability to engage with model information. With the availability of mobile devices on the job, teams are now able to use BIM in the field for project tracking and controls. As more and more firms realize the capabilities, the benefits and ROI will be quickly recognized.
Technology, leadership, and innovation continue to drive BIM further into the project lifecycle. More often, owners are demanding pre-BIM processes and deliverables. Without these capabilities, companies lose out on opportunities; therefore, companies must expand their BIM capabilities and services to remain competitive. Solutions such as Assemble provide your team with the BIM proficiency to leverage BIM and improve project outcomes.
Expanding and differentiating your BIM services isn’t an option. It is an advancement that must be realized to maintain competitiveness. Firms must embrace the emerging use of model data, and extend it’s use throughout the project lifecycle. By leveraging BIM, companies can go after more work, and win more jobs. Success comes to those that are willing to accept innovation, change, and embrace the technologies that are available. You can’t win a job without that expertise.
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