Here are two representative examples—the Shanghai Center Building and Building 193 of Phase IX in the Luoyang Evergrande Oasis Project—that demonstrate how BIM technology innovatively enhances cost control through data-driven methods.
Shanghai Center Building
Location: Lujiazui Financial Center Area, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
The building consists of 9 sections, featuring 118 floors above ground, a 5-floor podium, and 5 basement levels.
Height: 632 meters (2,073.5 feet)
Function: Offices, specialized conference facilities, hotels and supporting amenities, commercial spaces, entertainment, and sightseeing areas.
Approach:
- Design Phase: Collaborative and visual design
- Construction Phase: Visual construction management, construction progress simulation, multi-disciplinary coordination, detailed component refinement, and 3D laser scanning
- Operation & Maintenance Phase: Data modeling based on BIM technology
Benefits:
In large and medium-sized projects, information-related waste can account for 3% to 5% of total costs. For the Shanghai Center Building, which has a total cost of approximately 12 billion yuan, BIM applications are conservatively estimated to have saved at least 100 million yuan by reducing rework and waste.
Building 193, Phase IX of Evergrande Oasis Project
Location: Northeast corner of Zhongzhou East Road and Licheng Road intersection, Yuhe District, Luoyang City, Henan Province
The building includes 2 underground levels and 49 floors above ground, reaching a height of 146.686 meters.
Purpose: Setting a new standard for residential quality in the Luoyang area.
Measures Implemented:
- Secondary brick arrangement and quantity enhancement via BIM 5D technology
- Integration across three platforms: PC, mobile, and web
- Cloud-based management system
Benefits:
Accurate brick placement has improved technician efficiency, reduced time consumption, and lowered block material loss from approximately 5% to 2%, minimizing secondary handling and cutting costs. Concrete usage is closely monitored, with waste rates decreasing from around 1.5% to 1%, yielding notable economic gains. Furthermore, the integration of three platforms with cloud services offers a new and effective approach to construction project management.
These two cases are part of a growing list of projects leveraging BIM technology, including the Beijing Olympic Village Project, China Zun, Shanghai Disneyland, Beijing Phoenix Media Center, Shanghai North Bund Magnolia Plaza, Zhuhai Opera House, and Guangzhou Chow Tai Fook Financial Center (East Tower). With the ongoing promotion of BIM technology, its adoption is expected to increase substantially, actively driving progress in China’s construction industry.
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