Why should Steel Detailers Move from 2D CAD to 3D BIM Workflows to Remain Competitive?

Steel detailing is one of the most essential components in a long chain of creation — without it, schools, shopping malls and skyscrapers could never be completed. Being closely linked to the other providers in that chain is critical for the operations, but it can affect the business in fundamental ways: fortunes, workflows, and even the technologies we rely on are all interdependent.

As a result, a change that starts anywhere in that chain will eventually ripple all the way through it. That means the increasingly widespread use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D workflows by designers, builders, and others in the industry will affect the detailing company as well — if it hasn’t already. BIM creates efficiency and users will get several benefits, the greatest potential of BIM is realized through its potential to cut down rework which eventually improves productivity.

BIM also minimize conflicts and changes during construction, clash detection is an integral part of BIM Modeling. Once the disciplines finish the work/ Model, the chances for clash to occur are high as it occurs when elements of different model occupy the same space. Clash Detection helps in the effective identification, inspection and reporting of interferences in 3D project model. It helps check completed or ongoing work and reduces the risk of human errors.

The need of Steel Detailing companies to switch from 2D CAD to 3D BIM is all the more necessary due to the vast importance of BIM. 

The main points are as follows:- 

• To bring down production cost: 

The Change from 2D to 3D BIM in construction projects is aimed to reduce cost and time. Steel detailing company does not keep the projects cost-effective compared to BIM where the workflow allow companies to estimate cost, reduce rework and eliminate production scrap.

• Time for tool sharpening: 

The necessities of implementing a 3D detailing solution is already explained as above. The move from 2D to 3D, however benefits workflows in ample ways for eg., Improved interoperability, increased efficiency, and a reduction in fabrication errors mean the software often pays for itself quickly.

• Evolving Workflows 

Prior to the implementation of 3D software and once the transition from 2D to 3D is complete, companies often find their detailing and fabrication workflows to be very different. 

With Advance BIM Software the checking time has been greatly reduced and there’s confidence in the output. Advance steel is the fundamental change in the construction process where one can look at the building model from all ends and right through design and drafting.

The Chain of Change

What’s reshaping the industry isn’t just 3D model–based technology, but also the ways that technology is being used to connect project teams and to keep data moving smoothly from one phase to the next. Many contractors now prefer — or require — that the members of their project teams use BIM, so detailing companies that haven’t yet determined their BIM strategy risk losing out on contracts.

Silicon Engineering Consultants Limited, understand the essentials of healthy and perfect environment for living. We as steel detailing companies use 3D BIM for better production output; we understand client’s need and prioritize the work accordingly. We work on various sectors, from Structure to Architecture and Mechanical to Electrical. We have completed various projects in Building Information Modeling.

If you are looking for an organized and accomplished CAD Services, please connect with us through info@siliconec.co.nz

Top 5 FAQ’s on BIM

Here’s a list of frequently asked questions on BIM by those who aren’t very familiar with the concept. The answers followed by the questions will try to spread light on BIM. 

 

1.  What is BIM?
 

BIM stands for “Building Information Modeling”. Sometimes it is also known as “Building Information Model”. In simple words, BIM is the creation of a virtual model of any physical entity. It is used by designers to design a building, by construction team to model the construction and by building owner for facilities management. BIM helps in smooth functioning of the project lifecycle.

2. Who owns the BIM?

BIM Modeling must be shared with everyone involved in the project. To maximize the benefits of BIM, it must be owned by a building owner. Let’s consider an analogy in which BIM can be compared with a photography session. The client will be satisfied by receiving only the prints of the photographs but it would add value if they receive original photos. The original photos can be utilized by the client for future use.

Same is the case with BIM Modeling. Suppose, an engineer creates a BIM but does not share it with other team members. The designer will design the building but he will not be able to coordinate it. The construction team will not get the benefits of a digital model. The building owner will thus be left with boxes of paper to manage the facility of the building. To avoid this, the engineer must have shared BIM with the designer. By doing so, BIM can be shared with everyone down the line making most out of it.

3. Who can benefit more from BIM?

 

The answer to this question is simple. As BIM is used by everyone involved in the project, it is equally beneficial to all. The designers will not require retyping the data from 2D CAD model to Microsoft Excel. The construction team will not get informed about dozens of on-site clashes and hence pricing of the product can be done more efficiently. The building owner will be able to manage and alter the facilities of the building better than ever. Thus, we can say that BIM helps everyone and it is beneficial to all. 

4.  Is there a single BIM?

 

There might be a single BIM for every individual working on the project in near future. However, this is just an infancy. There might be a number of BIMs with interoperable data. If such is the case, each designer will have their own CAD and specification models. The data will come flowing in at every single milestone of the project like cost estimation, clash detection, and performance analysis. Finally, it will be handed over to the owner.

5. Is BIM affordable for small firms?
 

It is an easier investment for small firms to implement BIM as they are more fluid with their business decisions. They can modify their processes more easily. However, for larger firms with hundreds of professionals, it might be difficult to adopt new processes with ease. Still, there are hopes that BIM Implementation Services will not be talked about much as it is today. It will simply become an integral part of the construction industry and how the construction works.

BIM Services offered by us:

SiliconEngineering Consultants Limited is a New Zealand based firm specializing in CAD services. We are providing the latest in trend BIM Implementation Services and BIM Modelling. Our BIM Services New Zealand based have efficient BIM specialists that put in the best of their knowledge and consultancy in a construction project.

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