In this fourth episode looking at Building Information Modelling (BIM), Iain looks at the 4th dimension of the model, Scheduling. This area of data covers everything involving the construction programme or sequence of construction. It allows a very detailed view of an event timeline to identify any conflicts or work blocks.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- It allows for seamless coordination between Architects, Contractors and on-site teams.
- If a construction or supply issue occurs, for instance, that can be programmed into the model to provide an immediate overview of what scheduling conflicts that delay will cause.
- The BIM approach allows for all areas of construction to be seen as a whole and allows for full collaboration between teams.
- Accuracy of data is paramount to allow for clear viewing of clash detections.
BEST MOMENTS
‘You can run simulations. You can get a real detailed view of the installation process. You can link it through to the 3D model and run 3D simulations of the building being built.’
‘On big projects I’ve seen these time charts going to thousands of line items.’
‘4D scheduling as part of BIM is a very common activity now. I know a lot of people and a lot of practices that do this and I know a lot of people doing this very successfully. This is the most common integration of the whole BIM process and all the different dimensions.’
VALUABLE RESOURCES
ABOUT THE HOST
Ian Rogers is an entrepreneur running businesses in the Real Estate, Construction and Facilities Management arena. Ian has over 40 years’ industry experience, as he was effectively born into construction with his father having his own building company and Ian spending time working on sites from the age of 11!. As a result Ian has seen the industry from a trades person perspective, as a chartered quantity surveyor working on large commercial projects, as a project manager and then working on structured project finance through PFI/PPP deals. This has given Ian a unique whole life approach to any project by considering the end game at the beginning.
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