BIM currently provides the greatest benefit to the construction process. The advantages center around avoiding changes by making sure all the pieces fit together. But there are benefits for estimating, sequencing, fabrication, etc.

Many contractors create additional BIM models, why? Can it be avoided? What differences are there between design models and construction models? Do you need all of them? Do I need to have a contractor early in the process to take advantage of BIM?

Lord, Aeck & Sargent enjoys great relationships with many of the leading contracting firms at the forefront of implementing BIM on projects. We engage in dialog with contractors to improve the flow of information, eliminate duplication of effort, and encourage reuse of information. Let us help you determine the common ground and differences in BIM from the design and construction perspectives.