Today, the editor of BIM Building Training Network will discuss the application effects and value of BIM during the construction phase. In the editor’s opinion, the benefits of using BIM in this stage can be summarized as follows:
1) Integrated construction management based on BIM significantly enhances communication and collaboration among all project participants. By expanding the 4D construction information model and enabling real-time information queries, the efficiency of managing construction data is greatly improved.
2) Utilizing BIM models for building structures and equipment pipelines allows for comprehensive clash detection and detailed design of components and piping systems. This proactive approach helps identify design issues early, reducing risks associated with errors, omissions, and collisions. As a result, design quality and efficiency are improved through timely design adjustments.
3) BIM enables intuitive and dynamic simulation of construction processes, especially for critical stages. This allows for comparison of various construction and workflow options, supporting better decision-making and optimization of project plans. Additionally, BIM-based safety and conflict analysis help identify and address safety hazards on-site promptly, enhancing overall project safety.
4) Accurate planning and control of construction progress on monthly, weekly, and daily timelines are facilitated through BIM. Dynamic allocation of resources and site management helps minimize or avoid delays while ensuring resource availability. The ability to query and analyze progress relative to quantities, resources, and costs provides comprehensive oversight of project implementation and cost control.
5) The BIM models and engineering information created during construction serve as valuable assets for the project’s operation and maintenance phase. They support data exchange and sharing across design, construction, and operations management. For example, the Shanghai International Financial Center project has implemented a BIM application plan covering the entire project lifecycle. During the design phase, complete and detailed BIM models were developed covering buildings, structures, equipment, and pipelines, supporting green building performance analysis, clash detection, and design refinement. In construction, BIM enables 4D dynamic management and comprehensive project oversight. During operation, BIM supports intelligent management, including asset visualization, integrated equipment monitoring, energy consumption tracking, and building health monitoring. Currently, the project is progressing through upper structure design and foundation construction, with the construction management system already in use and the intelligent operation management system under development.
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