Even though the construction sector has a significant impact on pollution and employment, it remains one of the least technologically advanced industries. Fortunately, this is changing rapidly as technology continues to advance, revolutionizing the design and construction processes.
In the field of architecture, a crucial first step was taken three decades ago when the design process transitioned from manual hand drawings to 2D CAD drawings. Now, we are faced with the second major step, which involves 3D modeling and data management. In simple terms, instead of creating 2D geometric representations of architectural elements on paper, we now directly model 3D objects corresponding to the actual building elements. What’s more, and this marks a significant improvement, designers encode information/data—such as a wall’s fire resistance, its structural function, and more—while creating these models. This results in a substantial amount of data that needs to be organized for accessibility by the relevant professionals within a specific software.
This marks the beginning of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process. However, BIM encompasses much more than this initial step. Depending on the project’s size and the number of professionals involved, the BIM process can operate at various ‘levels.’ These levels range from a simple 3D model to virtual walkthroughs, quantity estimations, clash detection, linking plans to the model for project scheduling, and much more.
At CAP BIM, the BIM process is not an end in itself, but a means to achieve our clients’ goals: we put the CAP on your architectural ambitions through the BIM process.
