BIM coordination is an indispensable factor for enhancing construction works. Its importance cannot be overemphasized as it has a great impact on the project outcomes. However, it is essential to perform BIM coordination accurately and appropriately for it to create an immense difference in the project’s realization. If the coordination meetings are lengthy and the clash reports are unorganized, it could have adverse effects on the project. This means that using BIM to its fullest potential would be difficult. BIM coordination involves converging BIM models from various disciplines and sorting out conflicts that emanate between the models, and it is crucial that the process is carried out efficiently. For example, if there is a conflict involving ductwork and electrical wires, a BIM coordinator will use clash detection to identify the issue and work collaboratively with the coordination team to arrive at plausible solutions.
When performed correctly, BIM coordination enables better communication between project teams. This is because models are shared over the cloud, making them easy for project participants to access from any location, whether they’re based in the field or the office. Teams no longer have to meet in-person to review clashes—instead, BIM allows them to coordinate virtually, minimizing travel time and expenses.
BIM coordination is an essential part of preconstruction—ensuring designs can be constructed with minimal errors. With the use of automated clash detection, a BIM coordinator can identify and resolve clashes in the model before they cause problems in the field.
This is more cost-effective than other methods, as fixing errors in the model is cheaper than addressing them once installation begins. By using BIM coordination to identify clashes before construction begins, you can keep your project on track and under budget.
Construction projects often need extensive coordination. Compared with other approaches, BIM coordination is seamless—you can use automatic clash detection to detect issues and avoid manually sorting through clashes. BIM coordination also cuts down on project errors, preventing rework and keeping the project on schedule and budget.
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