Much has been said about the use of BIM (Building Information Modeling) for the stages of project development and coordination in construction works. However, there is a movement in the construction industry that seeks to bring this technology to the job site as well.

The need to bring the 3D model in an integrated manner to field activities arises from the capability of this technology to make processes more precise and productive.

It is worth noting that the entire project, whether developed in BIM or not, serves as a basis for the subsequent stages, including during and after the execution of the works.

With the use of the BIM model, therefore, it is possible to have an even more complete experience, as it facilitates the understanding of drawings when executing a project and provides more details of all stages and modifications of a construction project.

With that in mind, have you ever stopped to think about how this methodology can assist in the documentation of projects? And how can this be integrated into the construction stages?

We have already seen how Construct IN, a documentation and remote management platform for construction, can integrate this model into its system, allowing for comparison between the BIM project and the execution of the work in 360°.

Now, let's talk a little about the importance of creating and documenting projects in BIM and what the benefits of this integration with different phases of the construction are.

BIM for documentation

The use of BIM can go much beyond the project stages. The very meaning of the acronym 'Building Information Model', which consists of a set of information generated from a building, explains the importance of this technology. In other words, it is all data of a construction project that enables the creation of digital simulations and 3D models.

The technology also allows for the integration of data and for these to be shared during the lifecycle of a project. Therefore, its application is not limited only to the project and can serve as documentation for the entire process.

The As Built stage, for example, is nothing more than the record of modifications made during the execution of a construction or renovation, serving as a history of actions taken and techniques applied in a specific construction project.

With the use of the BIM model, this common practice in construction can be optimized, as the methodology brings more precision, agility, more realistic records, and also enables integration between disciplines, facilitating communication and the visualization of documented information.

Documentation of all construction stages is created, where it is possible to retrieve everything from the initial project to the latest version of the project in 3D. Thus, the collected data can be retrieved at any moment, allowing for inspections or future changes without causing harm to the project.

Integration with the BIM model

The Construct IN platform is an example of how BIM modeling can be integrated at the job site and improve the management of information and remote monitoring of construction, as it allows for a comparison of what was planned with what is currently executed in a more realistic manner.

Moreover, we have seen in this blog that, from this integration with the BIM model and other systems during the construction phase, it is possible to have more traceability of information, especially through As Built projects optimized with the use of BIM.

It is clear that BIM is growing with its potentials, making different processes more agile and digital. Whether through comparisons with photos from Construct IN or other systems and activities being impacted by this technology, it can be said that this methodology is transforming the way we build and document.

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