3D to 8D BIM — A Brilliant Support for Virtual Building Performance

Sukhchain Singh
5 min readDec 24, 2019

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3D to 8D BIM Supporting AEC Industry in USA

Do you want to improve the chance of winning construction projects through 3D BIM Visualization? Need 4D BIM support for decision making from Conceptual Stage through Design & Construction to Operational Start? Thinking of making Real-Time Conceptual Modeling & Cost Planning with 5D BIM? Don’t get perturbed as Building Information Modeling Services in Washington, DC, can provide all the answers.

3D BIM Model Communicating Design Intent with Parametric Data

3D BIM Modeling Communicating Design Intent with Parametric Data

Building Information Modeling revolves around a unified data model from which multiple project stakeholders, including Architects, Engineers, Builders, Manufacturers, and Owners, can extract and create views and information as per their requirements. The visualization capability of 3D BIM Model allows AEC participants to see the building in three dimensions, and automatically update the views throughout the project life cycle, starting from conception to demolition. 3D BIM facilitates AEC participants to manage multidisciplinary collaboration effectively in modeling and evaluating multifaceted spatial and structural issues. Construction professionals can also collect accurate data along the project life cycle, and store in the BIM Model. They add new values to the analytical models, resolving issues proactively.

Advantages

ü Improved Project Visualization, Communicating Design Intent

ü Enhanced Multidisciplinary Collaboration

ü Reduced Rework

ü Visualizing Present Model Conditions (Laser Scanning, Ground Penetration Radar Conversions)

ü Creation of Safety & Logistics Model with Animation, Renderings, & Walk-throughs

ü Prefabrication

ü Laser Accurate Field Layout

4D BIM Influencing Schedule in case of Construction Project Changes

4D BIM Influencing Schedule in Construction Project

Construction professionals use 4D-BIM for construction site planning activities. The fourth dimension, Building Information Modeling, facilitates project participants to extract and visualize the progress of construction activities throughout the project. Implementing 4D BIM reduces clashes and complexity of the construction project, providing a technique for managing and visualizing site status info, changing impacts, and supporting communication in numerous situations like to notify the site staff or warning about risks.

Advantages

ü 4D BIM Simulation Model facilitates Project Participants in Planning and Optimization

ü Construction Project Phasing Simulation

ü Lean Scheduling for Planner & Equipment Deliverables

ü Detailed Simulation & Installation

ü Visual Validation for Payment Approval

5D BIM Estimating Cost of Construction Project

5d BIM Estimating Construction Project Cost
5D BIM Estimating Cost of Construction Project

5D-BIM helps to track the budget and make a cost analysis. The fifth dimension of BIM associated with 3D and 4D allows project participants to visualize the progress of construction activities as per cost and time. Using 5D-BIM technology, AEC professionals can facilitate greater accuracy and predictability of estimate as per the change of project scope, materials, equipment, and workforce. 5D Building Information Modeling also provides the methodology to extract and assess costs, evaluate scenarios, and changes impacts.

Advantages

ü A cost-effective and sustainable solution for construction

ü Real-time Conceptual Modeling and Cost Planning

ü Quantity Extraction Supporting Comprehensive Cost Estimate

ü Trade Verification of Fabrication Model, Steel, Rebar, MEP

ü Prefabrication for Equipment Room & MEP Systems

ü Value Engineering

6D BIM Optimizing Energy Consumption & Sustainability

6D BIM Optimizing Energy Consumption & Sustainability

6D-BIM helps to perform analysis of energy consumption. The use of 6D-BIM technology results in complete and accurate energy estimates in the design process. The technique also facilitates measurement and verification during building occupation, enhancing construction processes in high-performance facilities.

Advantages

ü An overall reduction in energy consumption

ü Conceptual & Detailed Energy Analysis

ü Sustainable Element Tracking

ü LEED Tracking

7D BIM Managing Asset Life Cycle & Facilities

7D BIM Managing Asset Life Cycle & Facilities

7D-BIM enables managers to operate and maintain facilities throughout the life cycle. The technique allows the project participants to extract and track asset information like component status, specification, operation manual, warranty data, and more. Utilizing 7D-BIM, AEC professionals can get quick part replacements, improved compliance, and a modernized asset life cycle management. The 7D BIM technique also provides ways for managing the data of the subcontractor, supplier as well asa facility component through the whole facility life cyclee.

Advantages

ü Optimized Asset Management from Design to Demolition

ü Lifecycle BIM Strategies & As-Built

ü BIM Embedded Operations & Maintenance Manuals

ü COBie Data Extraction

ü BIM Maintenance Plan & Technical Support

ü File Hosting on Digital Exchange System

8D BIM Modeling Preventing Accident through Design

8D BIM Preventing Accident through Design
8D BIM Modeling Preventing Accident through Design

An effective means of preventing hazards in the construction industry is 8D BIM. Construction professionals can detect risks in the early design stage of projects. Hence, one of the most competent means of dealing with a hazard is to eliminate it at the source by preventing design errors. Building Information Modeling helps to simulate and optimize designs about feasibility studies, stakeholders’ concern, value, constructability and sustainability analysis, operational efficiency and site layout, as well as facilities management. 8D optimizes the design to provide the best outcome at the design stage.

Advantages

ü Outlining Hazard for BIM Model Elements

ü Safe Design Suggestion

ü On-site Risk Control for Uncontrollable Hazards through Design Revision

Visualize your building performance with Building Information Modeling (BIM), utilizing 3D to 8D BIM and add value to your project, saving construction time and cost. Tejjy Inc supports all AEC Industry professionals in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area with competent Construction Management, Engineering, BIM Services, Permit Expediting, and Architectural Services. Contact BIM Experts of Tejjy Inc — 202–465–4830 or info@tejjy.com. For more information, read more about Tejjy’s BIM Services in DC, VA, MD, and Baltimore.

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Sukhchain Singh

COO of Tejjy Inc, A BIM & Construction Consulting group in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area! Head of visions for Construction Management. Contact: Tejjy.com