Building Information Models- Efficiency At All Levels

Building Information Models- Efficiency At All Levels

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Building information data needs to be managed systematically. Data requirements need to be identified and built in to the building information model.

This information can include:

* Light management data
* Cost management
* Project management
* Assembly sequences
* Erection sequences
* Data file management
* Sub- documentation like the interoperation and correlations between plans and materials, quantities, product components, quality specifications, etc.
* Reporting systems which cover the requirements of administration, like financial, etc.

The requirements of a comprehensive, structured and preferably single stream method of building information management can be huge. On a major project, information is generated literally all the time.

Its no coincidence that the developers of project management software and systems are also the developers of the construction software. This software is at the heart of the project operations, and is therefore by definition a good source of information. Extending these programs to include project management capabilities was one of the first great advances in the commercial management use of CAD software for data management purposes.

Building information models in practice

The big efficiency advantages of building information models based on the same platform as the construction software can be seen in the top of the range Tekla software.
This software provides:

* Single stream information management which incorporates data inputs in real time
* Data access for managers
* Cross referencing and specific information management
* Comprehensive records management and updating
* Full spectrum cost and time management data
* Cross checks against contract requirements
* The ability to obtain correlate and extract data efficiently

As you can see, this is a truly comprehensive management approach, enabling full examination of any building issues with current information.

The requirements are all practical, and include a range of major management issues, like contract performance evaluation, construction scheduling, and other critical issues. These building information models also enforce a level of efficiency on all levels of operation, from the start. Thats invaluable in terms of ensuring best practice throughout a project.

The practical aspects of building information models are multiple. In the highly advanced platforms like 3D modelling software, a further process, known as 4D modeling includes the construction process schedules, pre fabrication and erection sequences of the project. These are natural project data sources, with a lot of built in parameters which make referencing information of the type provided by building information models possible in detail.

This is a vast improvement over the ad hoc, multi system models which are now becoming dinosaurs in the construction industry. Project managers, corporate managers, and financial managers around the world have been voting with their feet for the new building management models. Theyre now so prevalent in the top levels of the construction sector use building information modeling coupled with single stream platforms as standard practice.

About the Author:
Pacific Computing is the exclusive distributor in Aust and NZ of Tekla Structures 3D modelling construction software for structural detailing and drafting. For more information and to view our range of products, visit Construction Software



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