How BIM Can Help Construction Projects Become Safer
Did you know that one out of five or about 20% of the fatalities in private work professions for the year 2019 was in the construction sector? Construction is one of the deadliest industries for its workers in the USA. With more innovative and ambitious projects kicking off at different cities and towns as the […]
Can BIM Aid Construction Companies Bag More Projects
Digital transformation has swept into the construction industry, with powerful solutions like BIM experiencing widespread adoption. Reports state the BIM market may grow at a CAGR of 15% in the next 4 years. In a sector where challenges across profitability, project management, worker safety, and risk management are rife, BIM opens up new ways of […]
Safety Mandates Changed For Construction Sites; Can BIM Help
We all know that sites are vulnerable to fall risks, environmental hazards, and electricity mishaps among others. In fact, a survey by National Health Institutes (USA), shows that 15% of the total expenditure by companies, goes to cover the cost of construction injuries. The survey also suggests that the construction industry has almost 70% higher nonfatal […]
The Implicit Case for BIM and building resilient infrastructure in the USA
On March 31, 2021, US President Joe Biden announced his ‘once-in-a-generation investment plan to revive the nation post the pandemic and create the most resilient economy in the world. He put forward a USD 2 trillion infrastructure plan designed to create employment, upgrade the infrastructure and tackle climate change. President Biden’s vision is to create […]
What Does It Take to Ensure Quality and Accuracy in BIM?
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a highly collaborative process for creating and managing information on a construction project across the project lifecycle. The resulting 3D building information model allows owners and stakeholders to make decisions, optimize their actions, and bring greater value for the asset. Since BIM brings together all the information in a single platform, […]
#BIMForYou – How and why Project Managers should use BIM
There’s no longer any question that Building Information Modeling (BIM) has revolutionized the way the AEC industry operates. BIM has delivered a significant impact on long-term projects in terms of economic as well as technical viability. Owing to the cost benefits and various other advantages from the power of BIM, many countries have mandated the […]
My expectations from Autodesk’s Construction Cloud
Autodesk, Inc. unveiled the Autodesk Construction Cloud this year at the Connect & Construct summit. There has been much conversation in recent times about the need for the construction sector to embrace new technologies like the Cloud to improve effectiveness. Collaboration seems to be a focus for everyone. The Construction Cloud promises much in those […]
The role of BIM in improving construction safety
We would like to start by painting a picture. India’s construction industry contributes the most to India’s economy, just behind agriculture. It’s also the second-largest in terms of employment and provides thousands of jobs around the country. According to estimates provided by the government, the construction industry has grown by 80% over the past 4 […]
BIM for General Contractors: A Complete Guide to Uses and Benefits
Subhead: Why general contractors get more from BIM under collaborative delivery methods, and the six specific ways GCs and construction managers actually put it to work. For US general contractors, construction managers, and design-build teams evaluating or expanding their BIM workflow. Key Takeaway: General contractors get the least value from BIM when the project delivery […]
BIM VDC Adoption: 8 Steps That Actually Work in 2026
For US architecture, engineering, and construction firm leaders planning or restarting a BIM/VDC adoption effort. Key Takeaway: BIM and VDC are not the same thing, and treating them as interchangeable is one of the most common reasons adoption plans stall. BIM is the modeling technology; VDC is the broader, multidisciplinary management process, defined at Stanford’s […]