It is an investment to switch your company to BIM technologies, but there are many benefits that will make the effort worth it. Are you on the fence about BIM? Deciding whether or not it is finally time to adapt your workflow and orient your company to using BIM software is a big decision. There is no doubt that there will be some financial cost and training involved in switching, so understanding the longer-term benefits could help you take the plunge, knowing that your investment will have lasting advantages. What is BIM? Just in case you’ve had your head buried in the sand for the last couple decades—or in the 2D plans—let’s review what BIM is. Building information modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of a physical structure, used from the design stage all the way through to demolition, and at every stage in between. For those in the construction…
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