Will the application of BIM model increase the cost of building construction?

Factors that increase costs in the short term
Software and hardware investment: The use of BIMtechnology requires the purchase of professional BIM software, such as Revit, archiCAD, etc., which has a high licensing cost. At the same time, running BIM software has high requirements on computer hardware, requiring high-performance computers, including powerful cpus, Gpus, large-capacity memory and high-speed hard disks, which increases the cost of hardware procurement.
Personnel training costs: In order to enable construction personnel to master BIM technology, relevant training needs to be organized, including software operation, model building, collaborative work and other aspects of training. Training may require hiring professional instructors or having employees attend courses from external training organizations, which incur additional costs.
Initial modeling costs: Creating a BIM model requires a significant investment of time and manpower. Professional modelers are required to accurately build three-dimensional models according to Design drawings and project requirements, and the modeling of complex building structures and shapes is more difficult and costly.
Long-term and overall cost reduction factors
Reduce design errors and changes: In BIM models, designers can conduct collision checks to identify conflicts and problems in the design in advance, such as collisions between pipes and structural beams, electrical Bridges and ventilation ducts. Addressing these issues before construction avoids design changes and rework during construction, thereby saving costs. According to statistics, the use of BIM technology can reduce about 60% of design errors and changes, and reduce 20%-40% of engineering costs.

Optimize the construction process: BIM model is used to simulate the construction progress and optimize the construction scheme, which can identify potential problems in the construction in advance and rationally arrange the construction sequence, resource allocation and site layout. For example, by simulating the hoisting process of large equipment, the best hoisting scheme and time are determined, equipment damage or safety accidents caused by improper operation are avoided, and costs are saved.
Improve the efficiency of resource utilization: BIM model can accurately calculate the amount of engineering and material consumption, help construction enterprises to accurately purchase materials and equipment, and avoid waste and backlog of materials. At the same time, the reasonable allocation of human resources and mechanical equipment through BIM technology improves the utilization efficiency of resources and reduces the cost.
Facilitate later maintenance management: In the building operation stage, BIM models can be used as an important tool for facility management, providing detailed information about the building, including equipment location, maintenance records, pipeline direction, etc. This helps to quickly locate and resolve equipment failures, optimize maintenance schedules, extend the useful life of buildings and reduce long-term operating costs.
To sum up, although the application of BIM model will bring some cost increases in the initial stage, it brings higher efficiency, quality and benefits for building construction. From the perspective of the whole life cycle of the project, it can significantly reduce the total cost, which is an inevitable trend of the development of the construction industry.
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