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14th Jun 10
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Building Information Modeling entails the construction of a building on the computer before building it in the physical world. This virtual model is built in three dimensions and can be moved and rotated as if it were a real object.
Building information modeling services – reduced as BIM services are extremely important for creating accurate and faultless building structures. BIM – services are better to use, because they give precise information about geometrical data of building, internal relationships – dependencies of building components, building’s geographical information etc.
Building information modeling is the creation and use of coordinated information for design, production of high quality construction documents, predicting performance, cost estimation and construction planning. BIM is a model based technology linked with a database of project information to enable flawless communication between all stakeholders associated with the construction process.
BIM is a building design methodology characterized by the creation and use of coordinated, internally consistent computable information about a building project in design and construction. BIM makes a reliable digital representation of the building available for design decision making, high-quality construction document production, construction planning, performance predictions and cost estimates.
Advantages of BIM Services:
• High quality and accurate documentation of construction process
• Production of high quality accurate construction documents
• Co-Ordinate different services to avoid conflicts
• Remove clutter on the site by accurate quality take-offs
• Improving Quality of construction by enabling pre-fabrication
• Minimize building lifecycle to increase interaction between architects, engineers and contractors
• Construction management
• Improved construction management
The structure’s virtual model can be used for collaboration with architects, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, civil engineers and other stake holders. This same 3D digital model can be integrated with design, analysis and construction documentation and is utilized as the basis for digital design-to-fabrication planning and construction. Using Building Information Modeling structural engineers can track material quantities and investigate various design options that eventually result in a more sustainable design.
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Step 5: Analysis
Based on the responses to the questions gathered, the scores are tabulated using a spreadsheet tool and presented. A maturity-based assessment may use the 5-level ITSM maturity model to rate the individual process. Spider diagrams or bar charts can be used to compare current state with desired state and highlight key gaps and deficiency areas. Benchmarks with the maturity levels of other companies in same industries are useful and that is one advantage of engaging external consultants to perform the assessment instead of conducting a self assessment. Gaps, issues, constraints should be identified as compared to the vision, mission, goals and objectives. The analysis should include highlighting potential risks to the quality and reliability of current service delivery.
Step 6: Action Planning
Having understood the current state versus the desired state and armed with the information obtained in the earlier steps, viable solution approaches would need to be identified, including products and services that are needed. An IT service improvement initiative may require multiple sub-projects to address what needs to be done at each step of way. Each project should be defined with a possible project scope or charter, estimated time line and costs, products and services.
Step 7: Presentation
The presentation should not be a lengthy session to discuss the details of the assessment or findings. Instead, it should be a high level, executive presentation focusing on key pain-points uncovered, business implications and what are the recommended solutions and next steps. The desired outcome is to seek sponsorship and approval from the management team to proceed with service improvement action plans.
Step 8: Produce the Assessment Report
A formal assessment report should be produced. The aim of this report is to document the objectives of the assessment, key findings, issues uncovered and solutions proposed. This document is important as it serves as the baseline upon which comparisons of the “before” and “after” snapshots of the situation can be made subsequently.
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