More and more companies are recognizing the value of BIM. Interest in BIM has grown steadily, evolving from small-scale experiments to its gradual integration into management practices—especially within construction companies where BIM’s application in management is highly valued. Today, we will explore the implementation framework of BIM in construction management.
1. BIM Team Building
BIM plays a crucial role in engineering construction management, but the system is complex and extensive. Therefore, it’s necessary to form an effective core BIM implementation team. The team leader collaborates with the project manager to define BIM implementation stages and objectives specific to the construction project. They also prepare investment plans and set clear benefit goals, assigning responsibilities and tasks to each department involved.
The BIM team typically includes departments focused on modeling, model analysis, costing, and collaboration. Each team member works together, fulfilling their roles to successfully carry out the BIM implementation plan.
2. Modeling Plan and Objectives
A key element in BIM implementation is establishing the BIM model to support construction management. The first step is determining which stages of the construction process BIM will be applied to. Generally, BIM can be used during the construction preparation phase, the actual construction phase, or the post-construction phase, with different modeling plans and objectives for each stage.
For example, during the construction preparation phase, BIM is primarily used for feasibility analysis to minimize rework. In the construction phase, it helps generate 2D drawings and coordinate various specialized disciplines to reduce conflicts. Once the implementation phase is selected, it’s important to define the specific models to be created, assign responsible personnel, and select appropriate modeling software.
For instance, the Second Ring Road project team utilizes software such as Revit Structure and Navisworks. The planned models include structural models, reinforcement models, pipeline models, and auxiliary facility models.
3. Model Analysis and Application
After creating the BIM model, the next critical step is model analysis. During modeling, attribute parameters must be set based on the type of analysis planned, as these parameters form the foundation for subsequent analyses.
Common BIM analysis types include:
- Visual Analysis: Uses visualization tools to present 3D solid models, allowing analysts to better understand the project’s characteristics from an accurate perspective. This forms the basis for other analysis types.
- Engineering Measurement Analysis: Automatically calculates engineering quantities using software.
- Construction Progress Analysis: Combines project models with time data to assess progress deviations and implement adjustments accordingly.
- Collision Analysis: Identifies and resolves coordination issues among different specialized engineering models to reduce unnecessary rework.
There are many other types of BIM-based analyses that warrant further exploration and research.
That concludes our overview of the BIM construction management implementation framework. This brief introduction does not cover specific enterprise situations or project types, so it may not be comprehensive. I encourage everyone to share their insights and experiences so we can learn and improve together.
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