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Increase collaboration and communication
A BIM collaboration tool allows you to break down
barriers between the field, office, and owners by giving all
stakeholders access to a single source of truth about the
project. Each party gains real-time access to the most-
up-to-date, complete, and accurate data, eliminating
the redundancies and mistakes that come with manual
data sharing. Instead of playing messenger between
stakeholders, you become a facilitator who enables them
to access the information they need when they need it.
By collaborating in a single 3D model, each stakeholder can
interact with the asset virtually and have the confidence that
they're making decisions based on current information. The
shared model eliminates the risk that comes with duplication
and manual data sharing. With data flowing seamlessly
between all parties, you can reduce or reallocate resources
that you would have typically needed to execute on those
time-consuming tasks.
Gain visibility across the entire project
Having a continuously updated and single source of truth about the project gives you simplified oversight of who's
done what and when they did it in real-time. When owners ask for project data and reports, the information you need is
accessible in a centralized platform.
Better data visibility in the field also helps you control costs. For instance, the 3D design model can indicate the exact
location of a concrete footer, and the excavator can use the GPS location data directly from the model to determine
where to start digging. The model can also provide details about the type of rebar and amount of concrete needed and
the locations of utilities in the area. Your workers spend less time trying to interpret the design, and you have greater
confidence they've done the work correctly the first time. These incremental time savings add up, reducing costs and
preventing surprises out in the field.
