BIM
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It is nearly 10 years since BIM (Building Information Modeling) appeared. Its use as 3D CAD for the design of intricate 3D forms has made great progress. Meanwhile, environmental and building services engineers are on the way to achieving the “organic integration of building information,” which they have been looking forward to as technology for a new age. Work on BIM as a tool for high-quality, high efficiency lifecycle information sharing is making progress day by day.
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BIM: Recent Issues
Nikken Sekkei is tackling that issue by researching and developing a common parts database that can be used to substitute in the necessary attributes at each stage, such as design, estimation, construction, and operation. This development needs to be carried on while keeping an eye on industry trends, such as the use of the BIM Library Consortium.
Another issue is the development of engineering calculation tools. It is obvious that the use of 3D data can greatly reduce the routine work elements of designing, but different vendors are at different stages in this effort. We are keeping track of related developments while also advancing development for internal drawing production using Dynamo.
BIM: Realizing Expectations
One more expectation of BIM is the transformation of work processes. At Nikken Sekkei, we currently have standard workflows based on DSM (Design Structure Matrix), but many workbacks still occur, and there is plenty of scope for improvement. BIM offers unique potential to raise efficiency while ensuring quality, in ways such as using visualization to promote collaboration, and thereby bringing decision-making forward (front loading).
Expansion of BIM
Visualizing Drawings into Forms
Libraries of Don’ts
As-built - “As-seen” - Drawings
Sharing Building Information by BIMCAST