Those who are using BIM will almost universally tell you that the number of new benefits they continue to discover seems endless. Here are a few:

• Assisting with scoping during bidding and purchasing.
• Reviewing portions of the scope for analyses such as value ENGINEERING.
• Coordinating construction sequencing (even if just for two trades).
• Demonstrating project approaches during marketing presentations.
• The ability to IDENTIFY collisions (e.g., identifying ductwork running into structural members).
• The ability to visualize what is to be built in a SIMULATED environment.
• FEWER errors and corrections in the field.
• Higher reliability of expected field conditions, allowing for opportunity to do more prefabrication of materials offsite, which is usually a higher quality at a lower COST.
• The ability to do more “what if” scenarios, such as looking at various sequencing options, site logistics, hoisting alternatives, cost, etc.
• The ability for non-technical people (clients, users, etc.) to visualize the end product.
• Fewer callbacks and thus, lower warranty costs.

Those who are using BIM will almost universally tell you that the number of new benefits they continue to discover seems endless. Here are a few: