5 Ways to Know if You Should Upskill to BIM- 71
Since BIM is still an upcoming technology yet to be fully embraced in the AEC industry, architecture colleges are still not investing enough in exposing students to BIM. Having little idea (and many misconceptions) about what BIM actually is and the ways in which it could be helpful for architects and engineers, many people believe that BIM is not right for them.
This feeling largely emerges from a fear of the unknown - switching to BIM sounds like a scary, monstrous task and we are not ready to get out of our comfort zones yet. However, if you’re still curious about whether learning BIM is the right path for you, here are some insights that could help you make your decision!
Here are some ways to tell if BIM technology will be the right fit for your interests and design process.
You like your projects running in an organized manner and on schedule.
With a schedule in place, BIM allows you to set targets and monitor each stage of the construction process. Since the schedule is shared with all stakeholders of the project, it limits the need for constant site update calls, exchange of numerous emails and just time wasted in coordination!
You don’t like putting in hours of clerical work when you could be doing something constructive.
A lot of us step into architecture thinking we will get to be creative and design stuff. Guess what? Most architects just spend their days drafting CAD drawings, reviewing working drawings, and then making sections, elevations and 3D renders of the same.
By incorporating BIM, you can invest your time in detailing one master model, which can then be used to export most of the other drawings and renders you need. You don’t have to waste time repeatedly making different drawings of the same thing! Also, did we mention that updating the master model can also make the required changes in your BOQ and costing estimate?
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You prefer smooth coordination over unnecessary meetings.
Meetings with consultants and vendors are sometimes very necessary to ensure that the design intent and technical details are well coordinated. But then sometimes, there are meetings about things that do not need human intervention in the age of technology! You can let the software detect any clashes in the services and communicate the results to your consulting engineers.
BIM allows for cloud-based coordination, which means that the master model of the project is shared with all stakeholders of the construction process. You don’t need to spend time explaining and discussing minor updates that they can access for themselves!
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You are agile in adapting to change and not afraid to embrace new technologies.
The construction industry may be slow to adapt to change, but in today’s world, change is inevitable. If you are an ambitious, dynamic individual who likes to keep up with the latest and most advanced techniques in your industry, learning BIM is a great way to upskill!
Currently, the supply of architects well-versed with BIM in is less than the market demand, which is also the reason BIM architects bag higher salaries than typical architecture graduates! A lot of young architects have not been agile in embracing this change, yet big firms are constantly on the lookout to expand their BIM teams.
Harnessing the power of technology can not just help you get a better job, it will also help you get better at your job. At the end of the day, the role of an architect is to design a building in the most energy-efficient, fast and budget friendly manner. BIM will help you just that!
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You want to work on large-scale projects in top firms around the world.
Due to the shortcomings of the traditional construction methods, top firms such as Zaha Hadid Architects, BIG, Perkins Eastman etc. have started to adopt BIM in their design process. For large-scale projects, most firms have completely shifted to BIM for the advantages it lends to the smooth execution of a project.
If you want to work in any such firm in the near future, you will need to have the necessary skill set to be able to apply!
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BIM is not just a fancy word indicating the use of complicated softwares, it is a process that makes design and execution faster, more efficient and more organised. If you are someone who likes to constantly adapt to the changing needs of the market, and would like to work in top AEC firms around the world, you don’t need to ask more questions- BIM is for you!
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Oneistox is the upskilling ecosystem for the design community, making the learners get equipped with the required technical and critical thinking skills require to grow in their field through Online Certified Courses ranging from a span of 3 Months to 6 Months. In addition to that Oneistox also conduct online and offline workshops that are spanned across.