Appreciation of ICT and 3D BIM

What is BIM?

• Building Instruction Model

• Building In Mud

• Building Information Model

• Building Information Music

Give 2 types of Key information that can be accessed on BIM?

• RAMS

• JustEat

• 3D drawings

• Directions around the site

How is BIM made?

• CAT software

• CAP software

• CAK softyware

• CAD software

How do we access BIM on site

• Tablet

• Phone

• Email

• APP

What are 2 advantages of BIM?

• BIM models show the user what the part looks like once it is assembled

• It is great for playing games on

• It won't break

• The user is always viewing the most up to date version of a file

What are 2 disadvantages of BIM?

• The lead wont reach the plug socket

• If internet connection is lost it may not be possible to access models/drawings

• If power is lost it wouldn’t be possible to continue building the part

• You cant take it home

What are the hazards of using BIM

• A tablet being used to access BIM could be distracting, which is could cause a hazard on a building site

• Glare from the screen

• You can damage your hearing

• Any electrical device can cause an electric shock if not used in accordance with manufacturers guidelines regarding water

What input can YOU have into BIM models?

• You can change settings

• You can program it yourself

• Reporting back to your foreman/supervisor if an incorrect dimension or information is found

• You can redesign the build youself

How can a BIM model be used to avoid or overcome clashes?

• While viewing they can check for clashes, where bars cross over or would cause interference

• It can't

• You wouldn't use it because you'd change get over the clash yourself

• Just ignore the problem

How do we report errors & discrepancies or omissions of key information?

• It's not my problem

• Carry on working, it can sorted out at the end of the day

• Nothing, just Keep it to myself

• Report to my supervisor