{"id":3852,"date":"2013-10-07T15:04:25","date_gmt":"2013-10-07T15:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/markstephensarchitects.com\/?p=3852"},"modified":"2013-10-07T15:04:25","modified_gmt":"2013-10-07T15:04:25","slug":"bim-for-beginners-client-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/bim-for-beginners-client-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"#BIM for Beginners – Client benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"

Following on from ‘What is BIM’<\/a> and ‘A simple BIM example’<\/a> this post has a quick look at the main benefits of BIM specifically to clients:<\/p>\n

If you search ‘Benefits of BIM’<\/em> as of just now Google will return 2,350,000 results, so there’s a lot of stuff already written on the benefits that BIM can bring to a project. This post focuses on what I consider are the three main benefits to the client and my practice:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Better Collaboration:<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a BIM project each member of the team (which could include the client) is working effectively on the same file. This type of collaboration creates a team that is working together towards a single goal which in turn can lead to the exploration of different and better solutions.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Better Coordination<\/strong><\/p>\n

Again because the team is working from the same model, you are able to see at a much earlier stage any conflicts between structure, layout and M\/E for example.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Better understanding<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 3D model is now seen as a byproduct of BIM but for my clients it’s pretty important. The ability for them to see their design in 3D online or in a 3D model (more on this in a future post) means that they completely understand what they are getting is what they are looking for.<\/p>\n

The Architect’s Benefit:<\/strong><\/p>\n

But what’s the main benefit to my architectural practice? Basically it’s that I can punch above my weight; I can explore different designs faster and then work with other professionals to build them better. It also means that because I can work in this way I could effectively take on projects of any scale. As I’ve said in CONTACT ME<\/a> page ‘No job too small or too big’<\/em>…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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