List and describe three advantages of using BIM during the construction phase.

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

?Any of the following will be acceptable answers:Inclusion of Additional Information:By being able to embed material and system information within the BIM model, the viewer can easily access information that is not conventionally included in the same location as the visual image of the construction drawings. As the process moves to construction from design, more information can be included within the model for cost, schedule, and current progress.Laser Scanning Improves Remodels and Renovations:Laser scanning can be used to reflect exact existing conditions in renovation projects that can be used in the BIM model. This process increases the accuracy of the BIM model, and provides reliable information for estimators and constructors.Embedded Cost and Schedule Information:The BIM model can facilitate understanding of each installation by embedding information about the material, its cost, and scheduled delivery dates. This information can be easily accessed in the model and can provide immediate answers to questions and problems. If delivery information is updated, the schedule can continue to reflect the current conditions. The detailed information available in BIM models can provide enough information for systems to be pre-fabricated by subcontractors. Quality pre-fabricated systems can speed up the construction process and increase the quality of the installations.Clash DetectionBIM and the associated software can perform clash detection. Clash detection identifies locations where building elements could incompatibly intersect. These clashes can happen frequently when using traditional two-dimensional drawings, as the vertical position is not usually shown on the traditional drawings. When the different elements conflict in location in the field, resulting delays can affect several trades simultaneously. The conflict between elements often results in conflict between trades during construction. ?