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September 11, 2009 |
| Builders select BIM to cut costs in rough weather |
| Rajarshi Majumder | PinnacleCAD |
Construction firms hit by the economic downturn are making their way back with the help of superior and cost effective technologies. The principal among these technologies is Building Information Modeling (BIM). This technology helps to cut the operations costs and reduce waste, thus increasing profitability. The Architecture Engineering Construction (AEC) industry is realizing this like never before. So, more and more firms are coming forward to take their business to the BIM platform. |
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BIM is applied to almost every sphere of construction. But, in a time like this, the technology is especially being applied to infrastructure, school, housing and hospital construction. The BIM technology facilitates complete life cycle management of a construction project. It is an effective tool to check time delays and budget overruns. It is no wonder then that the AEC industry is embracing this technology to counter the rough weather. The current industry trends suggest that BIM operators are working more with building suppliers to use the actual dimensions of fixtures or building products. These may include furnaces, toilets, etc, in a drawing. Such practices provide advance knowledge about the products of the particular suppliers. This helps in making prompt decisions. With the economic meltdown severely affecting the building boom in various parts of the world, especially the US, BIM has emerged as the industry's next great hope. Even in the troubled times, BIM has kept alive some key construction projects, which have been so much important for the ailing economy. Such projects include high-profile stadiums in the US, major infrastructure projects in the UAE, as well as other big and medium sized projects in various other countries. Trends suggest that the AEC industry is likely to undergo a huge transformation over the next five years. Though the recession is still raging in the industry, sooner or later it's got to subside. In such a situation, the BIM is likely to play the role of the ideal growth engine. This is because, BIM has done something that was unthinkable before. It has provided a way of connecting those areas of expertise that are traditionally associated with the design and construction processes respectively. It has increased transparency in the entire project life cycle, so that everyone involved in the process is clear about everyone else's role. In short, BIM has enhanced both creativity and predictability. It is only natural then that a large number of AEC firms are investing heavily in the improvement of the capabilities of their employees. They have created an environment of continuous improvement for their teams. Through focused training, regular assessment, as well as schemes for buddying and mentoring they are creating a clear path for their employees. Pinnacle Infotech is one such company that invests in regular training and skill development of their employees. A market leader in BIM solutions, this company trains its project team members on the latest technologies to keep them updated. The timely investment by the companies in training and development is directly benefiting the employees. It is making a lot easier for the employees to advance from the level of acquiring basic skills to graduating into professionals with advanced knowledge about the technology. So, though uncertainty is still in the air, the AEC industry continues to be upbeat over the benefits of the BIM technology. A large number of construction companies are still firm in their belief that used wisely, the technology will help them save a lot of money and thus provide them an edge over their competitors, which is so much important especially in a troubled time like this. References: http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?id=39293&t=1 Description: This article reviews how BIM technology is helping the AEC industry to come out of the financial crunch created by global economic recession. Useful Links: http://www.pinnaclecad.com/bimServices.html Company Information: Pinnacle Infotech Solutions is the market leader in the Building Information Modeling industry. The company's core competency lies in solving complex problems in the AEC domain. Pinnacle has been thrice selected among the top 50 IT innovators by Nasscom, the premier trade body and the chamber of commerce of the IT-BPO industries in India. Company Address: Pinnacle Infotech Inc., Website: http://www.pinnaclecad.com/ E-mail: info@pinnaclecad.com Contact Number: Toll Free : 888 876 8783, Cell : 832 283 6628, Phone : 713 780 2135, Fax : 713 780 8784 |
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