Design, construction, and operation of a construction project form a continuous process of optimization. While many optimization measures throughout the project may not directly involve BIM technology, leveraging BIM allows us to maximize the potential for project optimization.
Optimization primarily depends on three factors: complexity, information, and time. Without accurate information throughout a system’s operation, achieving optimal results is impossible. BIM technology provides comprehensive project data, including geometric, model, physical, and design information, as well as additional auxiliary details. It also delivers key parameters related to the building’s actual conditions.
Given the complexity of modern projects, decision-makers and designers cannot rely solely on traditional methods to grasp all relevant information. Instead, they must employ scientific technology and advanced tools to manage this complexity effectively. Modern project designs often exceed the capacity of individual designers, making technologies like BIM essential for optimizing complex projects.
BIM-based optimization enables several important tasks:
- Detailed analysis of project design and investment, with real-time cost impact evaluations for design changes. This allows owners to optimize design schemes based on primary plans and understand which design options maximize actual benefits.
- Optimizing specialized engineering designs, such as curtain walls, insulation, lighting, wiring, and roofing. Although these elements may appear minor, their impact on investment and workload is significant, and their complexity often increases throughout the construction process.
By optimizing these designs and addressing issues during construction, projects can achieve considerable improvements in both schedule and cost efficiency.
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