Towards BIM-based automation of the vertical load calculation

The work processes of structural engineers have been changing over the last decades. Digitalisation and automation play an important role in this change. One of the major developments in this context has been the introduction of Building Information Modelling (BIM). In a BIM model the geometry of the actual building is represented. To this...

BIM as a communication and collaboration tool for the design and operation phase of hospital buildings: A case study research into validating and verifying the design and BIM model by the project team and client & end-users

According to literature, the benefits of BIM can be well found in complex projects such as healthcare. When well implemented, the use of BIM as a tool for communication and collaboration can lead to a higher design quality and quality of the realized building, as well as increased efficiency and costs savings. <br/>BIM can be used for integrated...

Beheren 2.0: Beheren van bouwwerken met BIM

One could say the Dutch building industry is an inefficient industry. Every year almost ten percent of the turnover of Dutch construction firms is wasted by unnecessary mistakes and poor collaboration (USP, 2012). Integrating and managing information more actively and forcing all stakeholders to collaborate during the life cycle of a building...

BIM bij kleine projecten - De voordelen van BIM voor een zelfstandige bouwkundig adviseur

De interesse in en het gebruik van Bouw Informatie Model (BIM) neemt steeds verder toe in de bouwbranche in Nederland. Wetenschappelijk onderzoek, vakliteratuur en publieke opinie geven diverse inzichten in het gebruik van BIM. Gebruik van BIM wordt door velen gezien als de oplossing om faalkosten te voorkomen. Het toepassen van BIM kan diverse...

BIM bij kleine architectenbureaus

De interesse in Building Information Modeling (BIM) neemt steeds verder toe in de bouwbranche in Nederland. Wetenschappelijk onderzoek belicht verschillende aspecten van deze opkomende methode en op internet, in vakliteratuur en in de publieke opinie worden verschillende meningen geuit over de toepassing van BIM. Voor- en nadelen worden...