Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a strategy used to create a digital representation of a building's physical structure before it is actually constructed.

 

Building Information Modelling (BIM) 

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a strategy used to create a digital representation of a building's physical structure before it is actually constructed. BIM is a 3D virtual model of a building or layout plan, to put it simply. BIM supports visual imaging in addition to helping with budget, manpower, and workflow coordination estimations. Technology advancements have increased developers' interest in smart technologies, such as the use of computer-aided design tools. Similar tasks were carried out before BIM with the aid of CAD, 3D Max, and related tools and software.

The use of Building Information Modelling has significantly lowered maintenance costs and made budget estimation much simpler. Construction companies and contractors are being forced to redefine their roles in the industry thanks to Building Information Modelling, which makes project planning sophisticated and simple. The additional costs associated with construction are typically administrative and operational expenses. BIM assists in lowering these costs, increasing profit margins in the process. BIM technology also improves accuracy, productivity, and workplace safety. The amount of time needed to complete construction work is significantly decreased with increased productivity. The increased accuracy of Building Information Modelling leads to less material waste and more accuracy at work.

Many governments have taken proactive measures to increase the adoption of BIM. The adoption of Building Information Modelling in nations like the United States, Japan, China, and the United Kingdom is the focus of government regulatory bodies that handle construction management. Regulations set forth by the U.K. government mandate that BIM implementation for public projects be required by 2016. The U.K. government created the BIM Task Group in order to help both the government and supply chain contractors change their working practises and make them more technologically sophisticated. Additionally, as stated in the five-year plan for the People's Republic of China, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) is supporting the adoption of new levels of developments for Building Information Modelling in the construction industry.

With the aid of specialised devices, such as a VR headset, virtual reality and augmented reality are two cutting-edge technologies that allow users to virtually experience their surroundings. With today's VR technology, users can see the real world and interact with the virtual environment and its elements. In order to support Building Information Modelling multiuse throughout the building lifecycle, VR and BIM are combined. The current focus is on researching how to link VR devices and adapt them for the presentation of data from a BIM model. The students can be given access to the most recent developments in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector.